Description
This Vegan Mango Matcha Chia Pudding is a refreshing and nutritious dessert or breakfast option. Combining the antioxidant-rich matcha powder with creamy coconut milk, sweet ripe mangoes, and nutrient-dense chia seeds, this recipe offers a perfect blend of flavors and textures. It’s easy to prepare, naturally vegan, and can be sweetened to taste, making it a healthy treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp Chia Seeds
- 1 Large Mango – peeled and chopped into bite size pieces
- 1/4 Tsp Matcha Powder
- 1.5 Cups Coconut Milk (any milk of choice can be used)
- 1/4 Tsp Honey (optional, can use any sweetener or skip)
Toppings
- Coconut Flakes
- Mint Leaves
- Additional Chia Seeds
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the chia seeds, matcha powder, and coconut milk. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly mixed, then let the mixture sit for 1 hour or more so the chia seeds can absorb the liquid and expand.
- Prepare Serving Bowls: Once the chia seeds have fully expanded, transfer the mixture into 3 serving bowls, filling them halfway.
- Add Mango Layer: Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of chopped mango on top of the chia pudding layer in each bowl.
- Fill Remaining Layer: Add more of the matcha-chia pudding mixture on top to fill the bowls to the top.
- Top and Garnish: Add a few more chopped mango pieces and a mint leaf to each bowl. Finally, sprinkle with coconut flakes and additional chia seeds for texture and visual appeal.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately or cover the bowls and refrigerate for 2-3 hours to chill and firm up further.
Notes
- To keep the pudding strictly vegan, omit the honey or substitute with a vegan sweetener like maple syrup or agave nectar.
- The pudding can be prepared overnight for a quick grab-and-go breakfast.
- Use any plant-based milk like almond, soy, or oat milk if preferred over coconut milk.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste or omit completely for a more natural flavor.
- Chill time helps improve texture but serving immediately results in a looser consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
