Vegan Mango Sago-Inspired Chia (Printer-friendly)

Tropical chia pudding cups featuring mango purée and creamy coconut milk, vegan and naturally gluten-free.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
02 - 2 cups canned coconut milk, full-fat
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Mango Layer

06 - 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
08 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup, optional

→ Toppings

09 - 1/2 cup coconut cream
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes
11 - 1 small mango, diced
12 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly to prevent clumping.
02 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thickened to pudding consistency. Stir once after 30 minutes to break up any clumps.
03 - Blend diced mangoes with lime juice and maple syrup if desired until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
04 - Once chia pudding is set, spoon a layer into the bottom of each serving cup. Add a generous layer of mango purée. Repeat layers as desired, finishing with mango purée on top.
05 - Top each cup with a dollop of coconut cream, diced fresh mango, toasted coconut flakes, and mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fully plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free, making it suitable for many dietary needs.
  • Requires zero cooking time—ideal for hot summer days or quick meal prep.
  • The combination of healthy fats from coconut and fiber from chia seeds is both satisfying and nutritious.
  • Beautifully layered presentation that looks impressive with minimal effort.
02 -
  • Chill your coconut milk can overnight to make it easier to scoop the thick cream for the topping.
  • Adjust the lime juice in the mango purée to balance the sweetness of your fruit.
  • Check store-bought coconut milk labels for potential allergen cross-contamination if you have severe sensitivities.
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