Mango Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding (Printable)

Tropical layered chia pudding with creamy coconut, sweet mango, and vibrant dragon fruit perfect for any time of day.

# 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

→ Dragon Fruit Layer

08 - 1 large pink dragon fruit, peeled and diced
09 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup

→ Garnishes

11 - Fresh mint leaves
12 - Chopped pistachios or nuts of choice
13 - Toasted coconut flakes

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until well combined and no clumps remain. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
02 - Combine diced mango, lime juice, and maple syrup in a blender. Process until completely smooth and pourable. Transfer to a separate container and set aside.
03 - Rinse the blender thoroughly. Add diced dragon fruit, lime juice, and maple syrup. Blend until silky smooth. Set aside in another container.
04 - Remove chilled chia pudding from refrigerator. Spoon a layer of pudding into the bottom of each serving glass. Add a layer of vibrant mango puree, followed by another layer of chia pudding. Finish with the stunning pink dragon fruit puree on top.
05 - Garnish each parfait with fresh mint leaves, a sprinkle of chopped nuts, and toasted coconut flakes for added texture and visual appeal.
06 - Serve immediately while fresh, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Best enjoyed within 24 hours for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The layered look makes you look like you put in way more effort than you actually did
  • You can prep everything the night before and wake up to something gorgeous
  • The combination of creamy coconut and bright tropical fruit hits every craving
02 -
  • Make the chia pudding at least two hours ahead. The texture is wrong if you try to assemble immediately.
  • Serve these pretty quickly after adding the fruit layers. The mango can bleed into the white pudding if it sits too long.
  • Room temperature chia pudding tastes better than cold straight from the fridge. Let it sit out for ten minutes.
03 -
  • Buy an extra dragon fruit. Sometimes they look great on the outside but are blah inside. You want that vibrant pink color.
  • Mason jars work perfectly for this if you want to take them to work. Just don't shake them or you'll lose those pretty layers.

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