Description
A vibrant, tropical chia pudding made with sweet dragon fruit puree and layered with juicy mango chunks—this healthy, no-cook treat is as beautiful as it is nourishing.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup coconut milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup red dragon fruit puree (pitaya)
- 1 cup fresh mango, diced
- 1 small piece dragon fruit, for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup. Stir well to avoid clumps.
- Add dragon fruit puree and stir until fully combined and a bright pink-purple color is achieved.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until it thickens into pudding consistency.
- In a glass, layer the chia pudding with diced mango in alternating layers for a striking contrast.
- Top with more mango, a dragon fruit star-cut garnish, and mint leaves.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing tropical delight.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet mangoes for best flavor contrast with dragon fruit.
- Adjust sweetness with more or less maple syrup or honey as desired.
- Prepare the pudding base the night before for a quick breakfast or snack.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
