Description
This Vegan Mango Matcha Chia Pudding is a refreshing, nutritious, and vibrant plant-based dessert or breakfast option. Combining creamy coconut milk, antioxidant-rich matcha, fiber-packed chia seeds, and sweet fresh mango, this pudding is both satisfying and energizing. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, making it perfect for a healthy snack or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding Base
- 4 Tbsp Chia Seeds
- 1 Large Mango – peeled and chopped into bite size pieces
- 1/4 Tsp Matcha Powder
- 1.5 Cups Coconut Milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/4 Tsp Honey (optional sweetener; can be substituted or skipped)
Toppings
- Coconut Flakes
- Mint Leaves
- Chia Seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Chia Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of chia seeds with 1/4 teaspoon matcha powder and 1.5 cups of coconut milk. Stir well to blend the ingredients thoroughly. Allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and expand, letting the mixture sit for at least 1 hour or longer for optimal thickening.
- Assemble Layered Pudding: Once the chia seeds have expanded and formed a pudding-like consistency, divide the mixture evenly into 3 serving bowls, filling each halfway. Add 2-3 tablespoons of chopped mango on top of the chia layer in each bowl.
- Add Second Chia Layer: Spoon an additional layer of the matcha-chia pudding over the mango chunks until the bowls are filled to the top.
- Finish with Toppings: Garnish each serving with a few chopped mango pieces, a fresh mint leaf, and sprinkle coconut flakes and additional chia seeds on top.
- Serve or Store: Serve the pudding immediately for a fresh texture, or cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours to chill and enhance the flavors.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding or omitting honey or substituting with your preferred sweetener like maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Any plant-based milk (almond, oat, soy) can be used instead of coconut milk based on preference or dietary needs.
- Letting the chia pudding sit overnight will result in a thicker, creamier texture.
- The recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegan.
- For added texture, feel free to include nuts or seeds as extra toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
