A prep recipe with a plan

Mango Coconut Chia Pudding Recipe

A measured mango coconut chia pudding prep recipe for 4 servings, with packing, storage, and reheating notes.

Makes

4 servings

Prep time

10 min

Best for

Portable

Flavor

Creamy, tropical, and lightly sweet

chia seeds
coconut milk
mango
lime
Illustrative image of mango coconut chia pudding in glass jars

The useful part

How to prep it

  1. 1

    Whisk the chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, and lime zest in a bowl. Rest for 10 minutes, then whisk again to break up clumps.

  2. 2

    Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight until the mixture is spoon-thick.

  3. 3

    Blend one cup mango with the lime juice into a quick sauce. Dice the remaining mango.

  4. 4

    Layer chia pudding, mango sauce, diced mango, and coconut into four jars.

Work with what you have

Easy substitutions

Use the closest swap that fits what you have and how you plan to pack it.

mango

peaches, pineapple, or frozen berries thawed and drained

coconut milk

oat milk plus 2 tablespoons extra chia seeds

Make the next meal easier

Leftover plan

Leftover plan

Use extra pudding as a smoothie topping or spoon it over fruit with the coconut kept on top.

Storage

Keep the prepared components chilled in sealed containers. Refrigerate within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

Reheat

Serve cold. Stir before eating if the chia has settled unevenly.

Food safety guidance

For cooling, storing, and reheating details, use the USDA references below.