Mango Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding (Printer-Friendly)

Vibrant layered chia pudding with coconut milk, sweet mango, and dragon fruit

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chia Pudding Base

01 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
02 - 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Mango Layer

05 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
06 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)

→ Dragon Fruit Layer

08 - 1 large pink dragon fruit, peeled and diced
09 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)

→ Garnishes

11 - Fresh mint leaves
12 - Chopped nuts (pistachios recommended)
13 - Toasted coconut flakes

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the mixture thickens to a pudding consistency.
02 - Combine diced mango, lime juice, and maple syrup in a blender. Process until completely smooth and pourable. Transfer to a separate container and set aside.
03 - Clean the blender thoroughly. Add diced dragon fruit, lime juice, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth and uniform in texture. Set aside for assembly.
04 - Once chia pudding has set, begin layering in serving glasses: spoon chia pudding as the base layer, followed by mango puree, another layer of chia pudding, and finish with dragon fruit puree on top.
05 - Top each parfait with fresh mint leaves, chopped pistachios, or toasted coconut flakes as desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like a tropical vacation without leaving your kitchen
  • You can assemble it the night before and wake up to something stunning
  • The layers make even a regular Tuesday morning feel worth celebrating
02 -
  • Stir your chia mixture again after the first five minutes of chilling or the seeds will settle into a solid clump at the bottom
  • Dragon fruit color intensity varies wildly between fruits, and some just yield a softer pastel pink instead of that dramatic magenta
  • The layers will start to blend together after a few hours in the fridge, which tastes just as good even if it is not as photographable
03 -
  • Double the batch and keep the chia pudding plain in the fridge for quick breakfasts all week
  • Buy slightly underripe mangoes and let them ripen on the counter for a few days for the sweetest result

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