Slim Mango Coconut Chia Cups (Printable)

Nutritious chia cups layered with creamy coconut and fresh mango purée for a light, refreshing start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 1 can (13.5 fl oz) light coconut milk
02 - 4 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup, adjusted to taste
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Mango Layer

05 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional based on mango sweetness

→ Toppings

08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
09 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
10 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Allow mixture to rest for 5 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping and ensure even seed distribution.
02 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight until the mixture reaches a thick pudding consistency.
03 - While pudding chills, combine diced mango, lime juice, and optional maple syrup in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
04 - Divide the chilled chia pudding evenly among 4 serving glasses or jars. Top each portion with a generous layer of mango purée.
05 - Garnish each cup with shredded coconut, seeds, and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately or store refrigerated until ready to consume.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It practically makes itself while you sleep, so breakfast is literally waiting for you in the morning.
  • The coconut and mango combination tastes like a tropical vacation without the plane ticket.
  • You can prep four servings at once, which means you're actually giving yourself grace on chaotic weekday mornings.
02 -
  • If you skip that second whisk after the 5-minute rest, you'll end up with chia clumps that feel gritty instead of creamy—I learned this the hard way.
  • The pudding continues to absorb liquid as it sits, so if it seems a touch runny when you first refrigerate it, that's exactly right; it'll thicken beautifully by morning.
03 -
  • Use a box grater to shred fresh coconut instead of buying shredded—the flavor and texture are genuinely incomparable and it takes maybe two extra minutes.
  • Freeze mango chunks in advance so you always have them ready, and blend them straight from the freezer for a naturally thicker, colder purée that's almost like soft serve.
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