Mango Coconut Chia Pudding - My Fussy Eater | Easy Family Recipes (2024)

October 13, 2014 by Ciara Attwell, Updated January 16, 2024

A delicious and healthy pudding made with chia seeds, coconut milk and fresh mango.

Why Are Chia Seeds Good For You?

I have to admit I am a bit late to the chia seed party. I had heard snippets about this new superfood but it wasn’t until I started the Whole30a couple of months back that I really began to read into their benefits.

For something so small the chia seed sure does pack a powerful nutritional punch so there are plenty of health benefits!

They are loaded with fibre, plant protein, Omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.

They are also very high in antioxidants and recent studies show that they may even lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

How Can I use Chia Seeds?

Ok,so we get that this humble South American seed rightly deserves its superfood title, but how can we eat them?

You can start simply by just sprinkling a teaspoon on salads, on yogurt or through porridge.

They can also be added to juices and smoothies like I have in this Healthy Chocolate Chia Shake.

Chia Seed Breakfast Ideas

You can even use them to make your own chia seed jam like this Raspberry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam or this . Mix dollops of either of these jam into porridge or spread on toast for a delicious breakfast!

We love easy make-ahead breakfasts here at My Fussy Eater, and these these Raspberry Chia Overnight Oats are just the thing!

Pop the ingredients into an individual mason jar and you’ve got breakfast made and ready for the next day saving you time on busy mornings!

Chia Seed Snack Recipes

Chia seeds are also a great option if you are looking to make a healthy snack for kids.

My No Bake Chia Energy Bites always go down a treat with the kids and they keep well in an airtight container the fridge for a few days.

So make up a large batch of them and you can pop them in lunch boxes for a healthy snack, or in your gym bag for a post workout pick me up!

Another great way to use chia seeds are in cookies! These 4 Ingredient Chocolate Chia Seed Cookies made with only simple ingredients like peanut butter and pure maple syrup are a sure way to satisfy that sweet tooth!

Chia Seed Puddings

If you are feeling a little more adventurous and want to make the seeds the main event then try this chia seed pudding recipe.

Chia seeds can absorb over 10 times their weight in water making them an ideal thickener to make a sweet pudding.

My easy chia pudding recipe combines creamy coconut milk, honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness and fresh mango for a healthy dessert that brings a real tropical feel to dessert time!

Topped with coconut flakes, it really is the taste of summer!

Absolutely perfect for summer! Check out the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.

Ingredient Swaps

I used coconut milk for this recipe but any type of milk, like cows milk or even a non-dairy milk such as almond milk or cashew milk would work well too.

You can also change up the fresh fruit for some fresh berries to create an entirely different flavour pudding.

Or even add cocoa powder to make a chocolate chia seed pudding.

Could chia puddings get any more versatile?! I will definitely be making more of these from now on!

If you enjoyed this recipe and were interested in other summer pudding recipes, then you might like this Eton Mess Recipe

Fresh strawberries are one of the best things about summer. Add them to double cream and meringue in this super easy recipe and you’ve got yourself a dessert of dreams!

If youliked my Mango Coconut Chia Pudding recipe, please do leave me a comment and a star rating below. You can also share your pictures with me onInstagram.I always love to see your creations!

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