Chia seeds absorb 12 times their weight in liquid, turning from tiny specks into tapioca-like pearls in just 20 minutes.
Chia Seeds Mango Pudding
Indulge in a creamy and refreshing chia seed mango pudding that's both guilt-free and delightful! This vibrant dessert combines ripe, juicy mangoes with nutrient-packed chia seeds, creating a luscious treat that’s perfect for any time of day. Whip it up in just a few minutes and let it chill for an irresistible, tropical escape!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 Mango
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/2 cup milk of your choice (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup (15 ml)
- 1/4 cup oats (60 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Put mango, oats, 1 tablespoon maple syrup and milk into the blender and blend it together.
- 2
In a bowl, pour the mixture and add 2 Tablespoons of chia seeds and soak it for 3-4 hours or overnight.
- 3
Serve it with some mango chunks on top and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Soak chia seeds for minimum 20 minutes before final mixing to achieve proper gel formation, as chia seeds can absorb 10-12 times their weight in liquid.timing20 minutes minimum
- ✓Use a 1:8 ratio of chia seeds to liquid (2 tbsp seeds to 1 cup liquid) to achieve pudding consistency without being too thick or watery.ingredient1:8 ratio
- ✓Whisk the chia mixture vigorously every 10 minutes during the first hour to prevent clumping, as chia seeds form mucilage gel immediately upon contact with moisture.techniqueEvery 10 minutes
- ✓Blend mango at high speed for 90-120 seconds until completely smooth to prevent fiber separation that occurs when fruit enzymes break down during the long soaking period.technique90-120 seconds
- ✓Chill the pudding below 40°F during soaking because chia gel structure becomes more stable at lower temperatures, creating better mouthfeel.timingBelow 40°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
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Chia seeds absorb 12 times their weight in liquid, turning from tiny specks into tapioca-like pearls in just 20 minutes.
Chia Seeds Mango Pudding
Indulge in a creamy and refreshing chia seed mango pudding that's both guilt-free and delightful! This vibrant dessert combines ripe, juicy mangoes with nutrient-packed chia seeds, creating a luscious treat that’s perfect for any time of day. Whip it up in just a few minutes and let it chill for an irresistible, tropical escape!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 Mango
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/2 cup milk of your choice (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup (15 ml)
- 1/4 cup oats (60 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Put mango, oats, 1 tablespoon maple syrup and milk into the blender and blend it together.
- 2
In a bowl, pour the mixture and add 2 Tablespoons of chia seeds and soak it for 3-4 hours or overnight.
- 3
Serve it with some mango chunks on top and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Soak chia seeds for minimum 20 minutes before final mixing to achieve proper gel formation, as chia seeds can absorb 10-12 times their weight in liquid.timing20 minutes minimum
- ✓Use a 1:8 ratio of chia seeds to liquid (2 tbsp seeds to 1 cup liquid) to achieve pudding consistency without being too thick or watery.ingredient1:8 ratio
- ✓Whisk the chia mixture vigorously every 10 minutes during the first hour to prevent clumping, as chia seeds form mucilage gel immediately upon contact with moisture.techniqueEvery 10 minutes
- ✓Blend mango at high speed for 90-120 seconds until completely smooth to prevent fiber separation that occurs when fruit enzymes break down during the long soaking period.technique90-120 seconds
- ✓Chill the pudding below 40°F during soaking because chia gel structure becomes more stable at lower temperatures, creating better mouthfeel.timingBelow 40°F