I’m super stoked for chia seed pudding right now. I can honestly say I’ve never been one to crave such a thing, and I kind of put off trying it for the longest time because it seemed too … healthy. Which sounds crazy, being a dietitian and all, but I just never expected chia seeds to be so delicious in pudding form.
Here’s my best description of chia seed pudding: Tapioca pudding.
Do you remember tapioca pudding? This seriously reminds me of it because it has that same texture. Kind of gelatinous, but in a good way, and super creamy and packed with vanilla (I love vanilla) and just … comforting. It may look and sound a little weird, but trust me on this one: You’re going to love it.
Also, I made chia seed pudding even better because now it’s a fruit parfait. It’s all that creamy vanilla chia pudding with a thick layer of sweet and delicious mango puree, which is just mango, milk or water and a hint of extra sugar. Topped with a few berries and some fresh mint, you’ll feel like you’re on a tropical island somewhere having a super indulgent treat, but one that’s super good-for-you … shhhhhh.
Or, maybe it’ll take you back to your childhood — like me — when you used to eat tapioca pudding right out of the little perfect-portion plastic cups.
Mango Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
Serves 1
Ingredients
Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 2½ cups milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice
- Pinch of coarse salt
Mango Puree
- 2 cups frozen mango chunks
- ½ cup milk of choice or water
- 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice
Garnish
- Fresh berries
- Sprigs of fresh mint
Instructions
- In a medium glass bowl, whisk together chia seeds, milk, vanilla extract, sweetener and salt. Let sit 10 minutes, then whisk again. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
- Place mango, milk or water and sweetener in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Scoop chia seed pudding into dessert glasses and top with mango puree. Garnish with berries and mint.
Note: Chia seed pudding and mango puree will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator.