Mango Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding (Printable)
Layered tropical chia pudding with creamy coconut, sweet mango puree, and vibrant dragon fruit for a stunning vegan breakfast or dessert.
# 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
# Step-by-step:
01 - Whisk together chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until mixture thickens to pudding consistency.
02 - Combine diced mango, lime juice, and optional maple syrup in a blender. Process until completely smooth and transfer to a separate container.
03 - Rinse blender thoroughly. Add diced dragon fruit, lime juice, and optional maple syrup. Blend until smooth and set aside.
04 - Spoon chilled chia pudding into the bottom of each serving glass. Add a layer of mango puree, followed by another chia pudding layer, and finish with dragon fruit puree on top.
05 - Top each parfait with fresh mint leaves, chopped nuts, or toasted coconut flakes as desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The make-ahead nature means breakfast is ready when you roll out of bed
- Those stunning layers make you feel like you're eating something from a fancy tropical resort
- It's naturally sweetened but still feels indulgent enough for dessert
02 -
- The chia pudding really does need at least 2 hours to set properly otherwise it's just grainy milk
- Dragon fruit puree can separate slightly as it sits so give it a quick stir before layering
- These taste even better on day two when all the flavors have had time to mingle
03 -
- Whisk the chia mixture twice during the first hour of chilling to prevent clumps from forming
- Taste your fruit before adding sweetener since perfectly ripe mangoes might not need any extra maple syrup