Key Lime Chia Pudding (Printable)

Silky coconut-chia infused with bright key lime for a light, tangy, vegan breakfast or dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Chia Pudding Base

01 - 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk
02 - 6 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or agave syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Key Lime Flavor

05 - Zest of 2 key limes
06 - 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice, about 4–5 key limes

→ Garnishes

07 - 1/2 cup coconut yogurt
08 - 1 tablespoon crushed graham crackers, gluten-free if needed
09 - Key lime slices or additional zest for finishing

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, key lime zest, and key lime juice until thoroughly combined and no dry pockets remain.
02 - Allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes, then whisk vigorously a second time to break up any chia seed clumps and ensure even gel formation.
03 - Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the pudding reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
04 - Remove from the refrigerator and stir the pudding well. Spoon into individual serving glasses or bowls.
05 - Top each portion with coconut yogurt, a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers, and extra lime zest or thin lime slices as desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The tang of fresh lime cuts through the richness of coconut milk in a way that wakes up your whole palate first thing in the morning.
  • It requires zero cooking, which means you can make it half asleep in your pajamas and wake up to breakfast already done.
02 -
  • Skip the second whisk and you will end up with chia seeds clumped together at the bottom like wet sand, so always stir twice.
  • Regular Persian limes taste fine in a pinch, but key limes have a floral quality that makes the whole pudding taste distinctly different and far more fragrant.
03 -
  • Roll each lime firmly on the counter before cutting to release more juice from the flesh inside.
  • Use a microplane for zesting rather than a box grater, because fine zest distributes flavor more evenly throughout the pudding.

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