nutritious bites
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, mango, cardamom (if using), and salt.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Serve the pudding chilled, topped with additional mango, coconut, nuts, or seeds.
Enjoy!
Here are some tips for making mango chia pudding:
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest flavor and creamiest texture.
- If you don’t have maple syrup, you can substitute honey or agave nectar.
- If you don’t have cardamom, you can omit it or substitute another spice like cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg.
- For a richer flavor, you can toast the chia seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes before adding them to the other ingredients.
- To make the pudding ahead of time, simply prepare it as directed and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Mango chia pudding is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Try adding different fruits, nuts, seeds, or spices to create your own unique flavor combination.
I hope you enjoy this recipe!