This mango chia pudding is light, refreshing and a breeze to make. It’s the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert for those hot summer days when lazy is the only way to be.
(Love chia pudding? Try this rhubarb chia pudding. Sweet and tart and a delicious way to enjoy rhubarb!)
When it’s summer and the weather is nice, we try (very hard) to get up and go out and do activities to make up for all the couch potato-ing we do in the winter.
Let’s face it though; there are days when it’s just too dang hot to be outside doing something that requires movement.
There are days when it’s perfectly acceptable to just lie down in the shade and sleep or read a book or sit in your balcony or patio and do nothing.
This mango chia pudding is just the thing for those days. With only 4 ingredients, nothing can be easier to make! Just stir, let sit, layer and enjoy. So delicious! It’s good for you too.
How to make mango chia pudding
Nothing can be easier to make than this mango pudding recipe.
1. COMBINE CHIA AND MILK. In a medium bowl, stir chia seeds, almond milk (or your choice of milk) and sweetener. We like honey or maple syrup. Let that sit for 10 minutes.
2. BREAK IT APART. Go back to your mixture and break apart any chia clumps that may have formed with a fork. Stir again.
4. CHILL. Transfer to an airtight container and chill overnight. You’ll notice the chia seeds getting considerably larger as they absorb the milk.
3. SERVE. When you’re ready to serve, layer with mango puree in a serving glass. Garnish with your favourite toppings like coconut and nuts. We like to top it off with mango chunks too.
Just 4 ingredients
Not only is this chia mango so easy to make, you also only need 4 ingredients:
- Chia seeds
- Unsweetened almond milk (but like I mentioned, you can substitute with any milk of your choice)
- Your choice of sweetener (we like using honey and maple syrup)
- Mango puree
(but like I mentioned, you can substitute with any milk of your choice)
and 
)I love to use this all-fruit mango puree that we can find locally made from Philippine carabao mangoes.
If you can’t find it where you are, you can use any brand or even make your own — just take your fresh mangoes to the blender or food processor, strain and sweeten, if needed, to your liking.
What are chia seeds?
If you’re not familiar with chia seeds, they are black seeds from the plant Salvia Hispanica, which is related to mint. They were high up on the Aztec and Mayan diet; in fact “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for “strength.”
Chia is one of the most popular superfood, or food that have exceptional nutrient density, like green tea, blueberries, quinoa and turmeric. You can read all about their health benefits here.
In addition to mango pudding, chia seeds are often added to cereals, granola and even baked goods. A quick, easy and delicious way to add nutrients to your meal.
Mango dessert recipes
Making this overnight mango chia pudding is really as simple as stir, wait, combine and enjoy. Now what can be easier?
Then you can spend the rest of your time chilling and doing nothing. It is summer after all.
Looking for other mango recipes? Try these:
- Mango graham cake is a popular dessert in the Philippines. Also called mango float, it’s cold, sweet and so easy to make. Just layer graham crackers, sweetened cream, mangoes and enjoy.
- Keep it simple with this 2-ingredient fresh mango mousse recipe. It’s refreshing, delicious and takes no time at all. Made with fresh mangoes and milk, it is bursting with tropical mango flavour.
- Ever tried dried mangoes? Sweet and tart, fruity and chocolatey, these dried mango chocolate bites are ridiculously addicting!
- If you want a special summer treat, make no bake mango cheesecake. Luxuriously smooth, creamy and refreshing.
Mango lassi is a delicious way to stay cool in this heat too!
Happy chilling!
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Mango Chia Pudding – Just 4 Ingredients!
Ingredients
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or your choice of milk
- honey or maple syrup to taste
- 2 cups mango puree about 4-6 ripe mangoes
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir ½ cup chia seeds, 2 cups almond milk and honey. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Go back to your mixture and break apart any clumps that may have formed with a fork. Stir again. Transfer to an airtight container and chill overnight.
- When you’re ready to serve, layer with mango puree in a serving glass. Garnish with your favourite toppings like coconut and nuts.
Video
Notes
- The number of servings depends on how you layer your servings glasses. This recipe can usually serve 4-6 people.
- Whether you sweeten your mango puree is up to you. We usually leave it as is because the chia mixture is already sweetened with honey.
Nutrition
Nutritional information are estimates only.
Teena
Wow. This looks like a really awesome dessert! I love mangoes and buy them whenever available. I think tropical fruits are the tastiest! Thanks for sharing this yummy and healthy recipe.
Jolina
I’ll agree with you on that! I think mangoes are the best 🙂
Jenn
Hm, I like all four ingredients. Our daughter is vegan, and always looking for new things to try. I’m book marking this post. We’ll have to give this a try.
Jolina
Awesome! I used honey which I think may not be vegan (??) but you guys can sub agave.
Pam
I actually had something like this the other day. It was so tasty and so good for you, too.
Teresa
This looks so delicious and refreshing. The weather here in the Midwest has been up and down and this week, we are finally getting some super warm days. This would be great for dessert outdoors in the evening.
Jolina
This would be perfect for warm days. It’s light and refreshing and so summery 🙂 Hope you guys like it!
Kim
That looks amazing!! Such great color. I used to make chia pudding with coconut and it was soooo good.
Jolina
Yummm coconut is a great choice. I’d try that soon!
candy
Love the combination of mango and chia. I am the only one who will use chia in our household right now. Everyone else kinda got burnt out on all the chia recipes.
Jolina
Haha well I hope you enjoy this one and if they see you loving it they’d all get back on the chia train!
Stanka Bojova
Your chia pudding photos are TRULY AMAZING, and the recipe follows it’s presentation.
Bravo Jolina!
Jolina
Aww you’re always so sweet Stanka! Thanks 🙂
Sarah Honey
Love mango anything. This mango chia pudding looks healthy and delicious. Must try this recipe.
Jolina
I hear ya! I love mango anything too. I grew up eating it all the time. Thanks Sara! Hope you like it!
Doria
This looks so good! I’ve been meaning to give chia pudding a try, but I’ve been iffy on how everyone else in my house would like it. They all love mango so this may do the trick!
Jolina
Hi Doria! It’s certainly a very unique texture though still very pudding-like. I know some people like to blend the chia to make it even mushier but I like biting into the little seeds. That’s certainly an option for you guys 🙂
Tomi C
Thanks for featuring a chia recipe I may actually try. I love mangoes and almond milk but never thought of adding chia for a healthier boost and creating something as tasty as mango chia pudding. Plus it sounds like a refreshing cool treat on a hot, Summer day.
lisa
This pudding looks so good. I love mango and chia is just so good for you that I try to find recipes that use it.
Jeanette
I have never thought about doing chia seeds this way! This looks SO good that I think I am going to make it today!
Jolina
Nice! I’d love to hear how it goes.
Christy Maurer
This sounds really refreshing and healthy! I wish mangos were cheaper around here because I’d be making these all of the time!
Brandy
Wow this pudding seems easy enough to make. I Love mango so this will also be delicious too me, I am sure. Perhaps I will make it over the weekend to test it out. Thanks for the recipe idea!
Alli
If it has mango I’m all in. This is the most beautiful pudding I’ve ever seen. It will be perfect at my next dinner party.
Jolina
LOL I’m the same. You had me at mango 🙂 And you’re right, this is good enough to serve for company! They won’t even suspect it’s super easy (let’s keep it a secret).