Mango Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding (Printable)

Creamy coconut chia pudding layered with sweet mango and stunning dragon fruit for a tropical breakfast or dessert.

# What You 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 such as pistachios (optional)
13 - Toasted coconut flakes (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Stir thoroughly to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thickened to pudding consistency.
02 - Combine diced mango, lime juice, and maple syrup if using in a blender. Process until completely smooth and uniform. Set aside for layering.
03 - Rinse blender thoroughly. Combine dragon fruit, lime juice, and maple syrup if using. Blend until completely smooth and uniform in texture.
04 - Layer in serving glasses: spoon chia pudding as the base, add mango puree layer, top with another chia pudding layer, and finish with dragon fruit puree. Create distinct, colorful layers for visual appeal.
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 Tips:

01 -
  • Its make ahead magic that actually tastes better after sitting overnight
  • The colors are so stunning they almost feel too pretty to eat
  • You can trick everyone into thinking you spent hours on something that took minutes
02 -
  • The chia pudding needs at least 2 hours but overnight is even better for texture
  • Assembly works best when the pudding is cold and the fruit purees are room temperature
03 -
  • Use a wide mouth jar for easier stirring and less mess
  • Double the batch and keep plain chia pudding in the fridge for quick breakfasts all week

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