Creamy chia coconut pudding with mango purée

Creamy chia coconut pudding with mango purée: a cool dessert with coconut milk, chia seeds, sweet mango, vanilla and a little honey – smooth, fruity and pleasantly satisfying.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 250 kcal per serving
• Protein: 4 g
• Fat: 18 g
• Carbs: 15 g

Ingredients

• ½ sweet mango
• 200 ml coconut milk, stirred until creamy (straight from the tin)
• Optional: 1 tbsp desiccated coconut to decorate
• 4 tbsp organic chia seeds
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 pinch of ground vanilla

Method

You’ll need: stick blender · chopping board · knife · mixing bowl · grater

1. Put the chia seeds in a bowl or straight into dessert glasses. Stir in the coconut milk, honey and ground vanilla, leave to swell briefly, then stir thoroughly again.
2. Cover the mixture and put it in the fridge until the chia coconut pudding has thickened noticeably. That way the texture turns even and lovely and creamy.
3. Meanwhile, peel the mango and cut the flesh away from the stone. Then blend it finely to a smooth mango purée.
4. Check the chilled pudding and stir it briefly once if needed. Then divide it between glasses or small bowls, if you didn't set it in them straight away.
5. Spread the mango purée over the chia coconut pudding. If you like, toast the desiccated coconut briefly until lightly fragrant.
6. To serve, sprinkle the pudding with the desiccated coconut and enjoy well chilled.

Good to know

A dessert like this feels quietly luxurious and yet completely uncomplicated. Cool, creamy and with that sunny layer of fruit on top, it's a treat to look at, too.

Swaps

Honey → 1–2 tsp date paste (more fibre, less free sugar) Sweet mango → berry purée (less sugar, more polyphenols) Coconut milk, stirred until creamy → unsweetened skyr or Greek yoghurt (more protein) Desiccated coconut → chopped walnuts or almonds (more omega-3 or monounsaturated fats, more micronutrients)

Allergens

The recipe is naturally free from gluten and egg but contains coconut, and for toddlers chia seeds are best served soaked. The ingredients are common during pregnancy, but honey shouldn't be given to babies under 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What nutrients are in chia seeds?

Chia seeds mainly provide fibre, plant omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, magnesium and some iron. The exact amounts vary by product and origin.

Does mango suit you if you're sensitive to fructose?

Mango contains natural sugars, including fructose, and in larger amounts it can cause discomfort in sensitive people.

What's nutritionally special about coconut milk?

Coconut milk mainly contains fat, including a lot of saturated fatty acids, plus some manganese. It's creamy and aromatic but provides much less protein than dairy or soya products.

Does honey make a big difference in this dessert?

Honey mainly adds sweetness and a little flavour. The amounts of vitamins or minerals are small in everyday cooking and not the main point nutritionally.

Do chia seeds suit every tummy?

Not always. Because they contain a lot of fibre, chia seeds can cause wind if you're not used to them, so well-soaked seeds and a moderate portion are often the more comfortable choice.

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