Description
This Mango Chia Seed Pudding is a delicious, nutritious dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe mango with the creamy texture of chia seeds, making it a perfect treat for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g/5½oz ripe mango flesh
- preferably the Alphonso variety
- plus extra slices to serve
- 100g/3½oz natural yoghurt
- 200ml/7fl oz milk or water
- 2–3 tbsp agave nectar
- to taste
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom (optional)
- 4 tbsp chia seeds
- a few mint leaves
- to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the ripe mango flesh, natural yoghurt, milk or water, agave nectar, and ground cardamom (if using). Blend until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix the chia seeds with the blended mango mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until the chia seeds have absorbed the liquid and the mixture has thickened.
- Once thickened, stir the pudding again and serve it in individual bowls or glasses, garnished with extra mango slices and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Fresh ripe mango gives the best flavor, but thawed frozen mango can also be used.
- Adjust the agave according to the sweetness of the mango.
- Milk can be replaced with water or a plant-based milk such as almond or coconut milk.
- For extra crunch, top with toasted coconut or sliced almonds.
- Add Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and protein.
- Store covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- The pudding is naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook / Chilled
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
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