Your breakfast and snack time will get more interesting with this easy matcha mango chia pudding recipe! It is a creamy, three-layer dessert made with tropical mango, earthy matcha, and chia seeds. Its colorful layers make every spoonful feel special!
Love refreshing mango treats? Try this creamy mango sago or cool down with a glass of homemade mango lemonade.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This matcha mango chia pudding is a vegan, soy-free, and beginner-friendly recipe. You can prepare it the night before and enjoy it anytime later, perfect for busy mornings and warm-weather snacks. The beautiful layers make it feel like dessert, but it also works well for a healthy breakfast.
It has chia seeds that add fiber, plant-based protein, nutrients, and omega-3s to your diet. Mango also provides vitamin C and is the dessert's natural sweetener. If you're looking for a simple and healthy dessert, try this recipe!
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- mango
- maple syrup
- water
- coconut milk
- ground ginger
- salt
- chia seeds
- matcha powder
- shredded coconut
- granola
- fresh fruit
- coconut cream
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Make the Mango Puree
1. Place the cubed mango and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water if the mixture is too thick.
4. Transfer the puree to a bowl and set aside.
Make the Mango Ginger Chia Layer
5. Return ½ cup of the mango puree to the blender.
6. Add ⅔ cup coconut milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt.
7. Blend until smooth.
8. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
9. Stir in 3 tablespoons of chia seeds.
10. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to begin thickening.
Make the Matcha Chia Layer
11. Add the matcha powder, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and 1–2 tablespoons coconut milk to a bowl.
12. Whisk until smooth and free of clumps.
13. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of coconut milk.
14. Stir in 3 tablespoons of chia seeds.
15. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
16. Whisk again to distribute the chia seeds evenly.
Assemble the Pudding
17. Divide the mango ginger chia mixture between four glasses or jars.
18. Spoon the matcha-chia mixture over the mango-ginger layer.
19. Top each serving with the remaining mango puree.
Chill
20. Cover the glasses or jars.
21. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
22. Chill until the pudding is thick and fully set.
Serve
23. Serve chilled.
24. Top with fresh mango, shredded coconut, granola, fresh fruit, or coconut cream.
Substitutions & Variations
- Ingredient Swap
You can use oat milk instead of coconut milk. But the texture will be slightly thinner. - Variation
For a brighter, tropical flavor, add fresh lime zest to the mango layer. - Mistake to Avoid
Do not add matcha directly to a large amount of coconut milk. Mix it with a small amount of liquid first so it stays smooth and free of clumps. - Storage Tips
- Store the assembled pudding in airtight containers or jars in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- You can freeze the matcha chia pudding for up to one month. But the mango may become watery, and the chia texture may soften after thawing.
FAQs
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Ingredients
(Listed in order of use)
- 1 large mango about 300 grams, cubed
- 5 tablespoons maple syrup divided
- 1-2 tablespoons water if needed
- ⅔ cup coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2-3 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1-2 tablespoons coconut milk for mixing
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
Toppings
- fresh mango
- shredded coconut
- granola
- fresh fruit
- coconut cream
Instructions
Make the Mango Puree
- Place the cubed mango and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup in a blender. Then, blend until smooth.
- Add 1–2 tablespoons of water if the mixture is too thick.
- Transfer the puree to a bowl and set aside.
Make the Mango Ginger Chia Layer
- Return ½ cup of the mango puree to the blender.
- Add ⅔ cup coconut milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in 3 tablespoons of chia seeds until well combined.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to begin thickening.
Make the Matcha Chia Layer
- Add the matcha powder, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and 1–2 tablespoons coconut milk to a bowl.
- Whisk until smooth and free of clumps. Mixing the matcha with a small amount of liquid first prevents clumping.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup of coconut milk.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons of chia seeds and mix well.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. Then, whisk again to distribute the chia seeds evenly.
Assemble the Layers
- Divide the mango-ginger-chia mixture between four glasses or jars.
- Spoon the matcha chia mixture over the mango ginger chia layer.
- Top each serving with the remaining mango puree.
Chill
- Cover the glasses or jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Chill until the pudding is thick and fully set.
Serve
- Top with fresh mango, shredded coconut, granola, fresh fruit, or a drizzle of coconut cream.
- Serve chilled.
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