This mango chia pudding with coconut and blueberries is fresh, creamy, fruity…….and fun to make and eat! It contains no dairy or added sugar and is paleo and vegan friendly. This chia pudding has a surprise special ingredient that adds some extra colour and health benefits…
Sometimes its fun to make something pretty that is fresh and full of delicious flavour! The best thing about chia pudding is that it really can be enjoyed any time of day.
My little boy was over the moon when he came home and saw me taking photos of this……..he happily enjoyed half a chia pudding as an afternoon snack which was a refreshing reprieve on a hot day.
Yes chia pudding or chia parfait can make decadent smoothies aka breakfast style……. but if you don’t fancy dealing with multiple layers first thing in the morning they make a delicious fresh dessert that is not only healthy but looks impressive!
Additional Recipe Notes for making Mango Chia Pudding
- I decided to have some fun with this chia pudding and add in some natural blue goodness from the Zen blend from Misty Day Plant Potions. This contains a blend of blue spirulina with its excellent antioxidant attributes, pineapple and ginger to support natural digestive calm, Tulsi and Ashwagandha which both have adaptogenic properties for when you are feeling stressed or under the weather. (This is not an affiliate link or ad – I just really love the Misty Day products! If you haven’t heard of them before go check them out! )
- Instead of using the powder from Misty Day Plant Potions you can use standard blue spirulina powder on its own or use no powder at all – simply blend 1/4 cup blueberries through the coconut milk before mixing the milk through the chia seeds for the top layer. If using blueberries your chia pudding will have a slightly more purple hue but will still taste and look good!
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Hope x
Serves 2
Hope Pearce
A delicious mango chia pudding topped by coconut and blueberries
30 minPrep Time
30 minTotal Time
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana, frozen
- 1 mango, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 Tbspn almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/8th tspn turmeric* optional
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 Tbspn chia seeds
- 1/2 tspn natural vanilla essence
- 2 drops of liquid stevia* optional
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 Tbspn chia seeds
- 1/2 tspn natural vanilla essence
- 2 drops of liquid stevia* optional
- 1 tspn of blue spirulina powder or Zen powder or 1/4 cup blueberries* see Additional Recipe Notes in blog post.
- 1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
- Garnish (Optional): I used fresh mint and edible flowers.
Instructions
- In two separate bowls prepare the chia seeds for each layer. It is best to leave the chia seeds to set overnight for optimum digestibility.
- In the first bowl add the chia seeds, coconut milk, vanilla essence and stevia drops to a bowl and gently stir once or twice so the chia seeds are evenly distributed in the milk. Set aside for 15 - 20 min / or overnight until the chia seeds have absorbed the coconut milk and the mixture has a gel like consistency.
- In the second bowl add the chia seeds, coconut milk, vanilla essence and stevia drops to a bowl and gently stir once or twice so the chia seeds are evenly distributed in the milk. Set aside for 15 - 20 min / or overnight until the chia seeds have absorbed the coconut milk and the mixture has a gel like consistency.
- Add the ingredients for the smoothie layer into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Layer the ingredients into a rounded glass or a jar starting with the yellow smoothie layer at the bottom. Then add the coconut chia layer, top with the blue coconut chia layer.
- Do the same process for the second pudding.
- Top with coconut flakes and blueberries, garnish as desired.
- If using a jar, cover with lid and these can be stored for up to 2 days in the fridge.
Other paleo no bake desserts you may like to try:
Strawberry, Acai & Coconut Chia Parfait
Disclosure – I have not been paid, sponsored or endorsed for any products I have recommended in this blog post.
30 Comments
Jenny
January 16, 2019 at 10:23 am Loving your recipes. Very helpful for me and my daughter being CoeliacsHope Pearce
January 16, 2019 at 10:28 am Thank you! I'm so pleased you find them helpful :)Cheryl Malik
January 22, 2019 at 9:06 am This looks so delicious! I'll be trying this very soon!Hope Pearce
January 22, 2019 at 10:31 am Thanks Cheryl :)Tessa Simpson
January 22, 2019 at 3:01 pm beautiful little cup of goodness...just the love the combo!!Hope Pearce
January 22, 2019 at 5:10 pm Thanks so much Tessa :)Raia Todd
January 23, 2019 at 6:55 am Oh my goodness, this is almost too beautiful to eat! Almost... haha! I think I have everything to make it, and I can't wait!Hope Pearce
January 24, 2019 at 11:21 am Haha thank you, my whole family dived in after taking the photos for these, it didn't look as pretty then! Hehe :)Kelly
January 23, 2019 at 1:40 pm I'm in on all of these flavors. Great way to start the day!Hope Pearce
January 24, 2019 at 11:22 am Thanks Kelly, the blueberries and mango go well together :)Joni Gomes
January 24, 2019 at 5:12 am This chia seed pudding is SO PRETTY and cute!! I'm especially intrigued by the blue layer as I've never tried blue spirulina!Hope Pearce
January 24, 2019 at 11:23 am Thanks Joni! You should try it, it is a great way to play around with different colours and has some great health benefits too :)STACEY CRAWFORD
January 24, 2019 at 6:16 am This is gorgeous and so creamy and yummy! Love the mango :)Hope Pearce
January 24, 2019 at 11:23 am Thanks so much Stacey!Jean
January 24, 2019 at 11:14 am The layers are so gorgeous! This looks amazing.Hope Pearce
January 24, 2019 at 11:23 am Thank you Jean! :)ChihYu
January 25, 2019 at 4:31 pm I love all the gorgeous color in there. What a cheerful and delicious healthy treats!Hope Pearce
January 27, 2019 at 4:38 pm Thanks ChihYu! :)Kathryn
January 25, 2019 at 5:55 pm These layers are so fun and beautiful! My kids are going to love this snack!Hope Pearce
January 27, 2019 at 4:38 pm Thanks Kathryn, it was a hit here, my little boy loved it :)Renee D Kohley
January 26, 2019 at 12:40 am so pretty! My girls would love to wake up to this breakfast! we do colder chia pudding type breakfasts in the summer and they will love this! thanks!Hope Pearce
January 27, 2019 at 4:39 pm Thanks Renee! I hope they like it when the weather is warmer for you :)Megan Stevens
January 26, 2019 at 2:35 am Such pretty photos! :) I love all those yummy layers, and the sound of the spirulina powder with ginger!Hope Pearce
January 27, 2019 at 4:40 pm Thanks Megan! The powder blend gives it a lovely hint of flavour :)Zuzana
January 27, 2019 at 7:42 pm OMG, this is the most beautiful Chia pudding I have ever seen.Laura Duffy
January 28, 2019 at 4:34 am What a brilliant recipe. I love the addition of blue spirulina!Mimi
January 28, 2019 at 5:51 pm Now that is a masterpiece! Fantastic pudding that looks incredible!Hope Pearce
February 2, 2019 at 10:43 am Thanks so much Mimi! :)Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica
January 29, 2019 at 4:22 am WoW. Great flavours! So pretty. Will definitely check out the Misty Day Plant Potions too. I make Chia puddings. We love them. Blueberry + Mango is a new combo for me! Thanks!!Hope Pearce
February 2, 2019 at 10:43 am Thanks so much Carol! Chia puddings are great arn't they, they are so versatile :)