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    Mango Chia Pudding

    Published: Apr 26, 2023 · Modified: May 2, 2025 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Mango Chia Pudding is thick, ultra creamy and tastes terrific! Made with only 5 ingredients using fresh mangoes, you'll love this healthy treat for breakfast, snack or dessert. It's like a tropical vacation in a jar!

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    Love chia seed pudding as much as we do? Try my high-protein chocolate chia pudding or the coconut chia pudding recipe next!

    mango chia pudding topped with mango in cups.

    I gave my coconut chia pudding a tropical twist! The best part of this mango chia pudding recipe is that it's perfect for meal prepping and stored in the fridge for a grab-and-go snack, for Mother's day brunch recipe or when you’re hungry like this mango overnight oats or Indian overnight oats.

    Here's an easy breakfast recipe you'll want to eat all summer long! An amazing tropical mango chia pudding made with fresh summer mangoes, coconut milk, chia seeds and ground cardamom.

    It is thick, creamy, easy, healthy and will leave you satisfied, like all mango recipes or cardamom recipes.

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    • Why you'll love this recipe?
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • How to make?
    • How to serve?
    • How to store?
    • Helpful tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Mango recipes to try
    • Mango Chia Pudding

    Why you'll love this recipe?

    1. Nutritious and delicious - Packed with super food ingredients, it is not only good for you, but also is sweet and refreshing made with the king of fruits.
    2. Enjoy any time of the day - The nature of chia seed puddings is that they need to be prepped ahead and stored in the refrigerator, making them an ideal candidate for meal prepping. Grab and go before you head out to work, relaxing by the pool or as a satisfying dessert.
    3. Quick and easy - Made using only 5 ingredients, it is a quick no-cook recipe like the mango mousse. Just blend, stir and store!  

    Ingredients

    Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.

    1. Chia seeds - Chia seeds expand into a gel-like substance when wet, serving as a natural thickener for puddings. With no distinct taste, they offer endless possibilities. Both white and black seeds will work for this mango chia pudding recipe.
    2. Mango - Use sweet, ripe and juicy mangoes for this mango chia pudding recipe. Did you know that the outside color is not any indicator of ripeness? When shopping for mango, give the fruit a gentle squeeze and it should give slightly. Give a sniff test: It should be sweet and aromatic near the stem end.
    3. Coconut milk - I prefer to use full fat canned milk for this mango chia pudding recipe, for a super creamy texture. Feel free to use low fat variety or better yet make your own coconut milk using fresh coconut (check instructions here)
    4. Sweetener - White granulated sugar offers a neutral taste and let the flavor of other ingredients shine!
    5. Flavoring - I highly recommend using freshly ground cardamon. Refer notes to make easily at home.

    Tip: Make sure that your chia seeds aren't expired! An easy way to tell is that they begin to clump up or stick to the side of the jar, they are stored in. They will not only make your pudding taste bitter, but also not swell up to it's full potential.

    Substitutions & Variations

    • Don't like coconut milk? You can use regular dairy milk or vegan milk like almond or oat milk instead.
    • Don't like mangoes? Use peaches! Peel the skin of fresh peaches, blend and use instead of mango puree.
    • Switch up flavorings and use vanilla extract or ground nutmeg.
    • Give it more texture by stirring in chopped toasted almonds or pistachios.
    • Don't like chia seeds? Try this creamy mango rice pudding without chia seeds.

    How to make?

    You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.

    black chia seeds in a glass jar.
    Step 1 - Add chia seeds into a glass mason jar.
    a hand adding yellow mango puree into white milk placed in a glass jar.
    Step 2 - Add sugar, coconut milk and mango puree.

    To make mango puree, peel and chop the flesh (discarding the seed) of a ripe mango, into chunks and then blend into a fine puree using a mini food processor or small blender. Measure ½ cup for the recipe. Have an abundant supply of mangoes? Try making this mango and raspberry clafoutis or baked mango.

    white milk with yellow mango puree and ground cardamom powder in a glass jar.
    Step 3 - Add freshly ground cardamom and a pinch of salt.
    two hands mixing yellow mango chia pudding in a glass jar.
    Step 4 - Stir all ingredients until thoroughly combined and refrigerate.

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    Tip: Taste and adjust sweetness as needed! Mango sweetness varies, so adjust sugar accordingly.

    Pro tip: How long does it take to thicken? The seeds absorb liquid quickly, forming a gel-like texture within hours. Refrigerate for 5 hours or overnight, perfect for meal prep.

    How to serve?

    When you are ready to eat the mango chia pudding, top with your favorite toppings and enjoy cold! My favorite ways to top with more diced mangoes, coconut flakes and chopped pistachios or toasted almonds and then a sprig of mint leaf for a stunning look.

    Coconut or almond granola also adds a punch of flavor and texture. Pumpkin seeds or toasted white sesame seeds will bump up the nutritive value, or a fresh cherry in the peak of summer will add a lovely contrast.

    How to store?

    Keep leftovers stored in the fridge where they will stay good for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Leave overnight in the fridge to thaw.

    chia pudding with mango in glass jars.

    Helpful tips

    • Use sweet mango - Select a sweet, ripe and delicious tasting fresh fruit.
    • Cardamom - Use freshly ground cardamom instead of store bought cardamom powder.
    • Milk - Try using regular milk or almond milk instead.
    • Quantity of sugar - It depends on the sweetness of the fruit used. Use as much or as little you like.
    • Let set overnight for the best ultra creamy pudding like texture.
    • Use fresh chia seeds - This will ensure your seeds plump up in the milk.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I use frozen mangoes?

    Sure can! Although it won't quite compare to the flavor of sweet, ripe mango found in the peak of summer.

    Can I adjust the ratio of chia seeds to milk?

    The ideal ratio is to use 2 tablespoons chia seeds to ½ cup milk. I tweaked that ratio to make it work with the thick fruit puree and canned coconut milk, to create a luscious creamy consistency.

    Why didn’t my pudding thicken?

    It’s possible that you didn’t stir the mixture enough or the seeds might have passed the expiration date.

    mango pudding in jars.

    More Mango recipes to try

    • one mango popsicle in a black plate.
      Mango Kulfi
    • Mango Mug Cake
    • glasses filled with mango lemonade and garnished with mint.
      Mango Lemonade
    • mango crips topped with ice cream.
      Mango Crumble
    mango chia pudding in glass jars.

    Mango Chia Pudding

    Mango Chia Pudding is thick, ultra creamy and tastes terrific! Made with only 5 ingredients using fresh mangoes, you'll love this healthy treat for breakfast, snack or dessert. It's like a tropical vacation in a jar!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Additional Time: 5 hours hours
    Total Time: 5 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 Servings
    Calories: 324kcal
    Author: Maria Doss

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup fresh mango puree about 1 large ripe mango
    • ¾ cup coconut milk I used canned
    • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
    • 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar depends on the sweetness of mango
    • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
    • 1 pinch salt

    Toppings (optional)

    • Diced mango
    • Shredded or chopped coconut
    • Sliced almonds
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    Instructions

    • Make mango puree - Peel and cut one large very ripe mango into chunks (discarding the seed) and blend into puree using a small blender or mini food processor. Measure ½ cup for the recipe.
    • Make pudding - Add mango puree and all other ingredients into a mason jar or any glass container and mix thoroughly (begin with 2 tablespoons sugar, mix well, taste and add more if needed).
    • Top with desired toppings, Seal and refrigerate for at least 5 hours to thicken. Enjoy cold!

    Notes

    Use sweet mango – Select a sweet, ripe and delicious tasting fresh fruit.
    Cardamom – Use freshly ground cardamom instead of store bought cardamom powder.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 80mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g

    Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.

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    1. SL

      July 20, 2024 at 11:37 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe and so easy! My family loved it and I had to make another batch the next day!

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      • Maria Doss

        July 21, 2024 at 1:33 am

        That’s so great to hear, so glad you loved it - Maria ♡

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