Layered Mango Chia Seed Pudding

Layered Mango Chia Seed Pudding

Today we are making Layered Mango Chia Seed Pudding! This is the perfect healthy breakfast that’s sure to blow your taste buds away with tropical flavors! Picture this: a dreamy combination of vanilla and cardamom-infused chia pudding. Then, you layer it with a velvety mango puree made from the juiciest, freshest mangoes you can find.

I mean, seriously, could breakfast get any better than this? It’s like a tropical paradise in a bowl, and the best part is, it’s super easy to make. You can meal prep it for the next day, and it’s perfect for those mornings when you’re running late or just want to kick back and enjoy a leisurely summer brunch. And can we take a moment to appreciate the natural sweetness of fresh ripe mangoes? No need to go overboard with added sugars here either. One of the main reasons mangoes are so incredible is all the natural sugar that’s in them – it’s like eating nature’s candy!

So, if you’re ready to treat yourself and indulge in the goodness of summer, then grab a few simple ingredients! Chia seeds, cashew milk, cardamom, maple syrup and fresh mangoes. This Cardamom Mango Chia Seed Pudding is a game-changer, and I promise you won’t be able to resist going back for seconds (or thirds!).

Why You’ll Love This Layered Mango Chia Seed Pudding

Summer Flavors: Fresh mango recipes are all the rage in the summer, when this sugary fruit is in season, and boxes upon boxes can be found at the grocery store (at least, the Asian grocers. Maybe not so much at a Walmart). This delicious pudding takes inspiration from Indian flavors, where green cardamom and mango go together in dessert recipes – instead, they’re put together in this pudding!

Picture strolling through the aisles of the grocery store, and there they are – boxes piled high of the most tempting mangoes, just waiting to be turned into something amazing. Imagine scooping up a spoonful and savoring the rich and aromatic flavors of cardamom beautifully mingling with the sweet, velvety mango puree!

Whether you’re a mango lover, an Indian cuisine enthusiast, or just someone on the hunt for the perfect summer treat, this Cardamom Mango Chia Seed Pudding is your answer! It’s a celebration of summer flavors, a tribute to the beauty of mangoes, and a delightful twist on basic chia pudding, with all the health benefits of these wholesome ingredients!

Substitutions

Cashew Milk: Substitute with another non-dairy milk of choice. Soy milk will be a high-protein option, but coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk, oat milk or another plant-based milk can work too.

For the richest texture, use canned, full-fat coconut milk. Make sure it’s canned coconut milk and not from a carton, and not a light coconut milk version either. Although there will be a coconut flavor in the pudding, coconut milk will provide a very creamy texture.

Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are a specific seed that fluffs up when kept in liquid. They have a similar texture to small-pearl tapioca pudding. Do not substitute with another seed. Plus, they’re an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids!

Maple Syrup: Use agave syrup or another liquid sweetener of choice.

Pure Vanilla Extract: Choose a high-quality vanilla extract, without additional caramel color or dyes. You can also use pure vanilla flavor, which is non-alcoholic so can’t have the “extract” label.

Fresh Mango: Fresh mango is in season during the summer! The best sweet mangoes can be found at Indian or general Asian grocery stores. You can also use frozen mango chunks in the puree, thawed at room temperature, if mangoes are not in season when you make this.

Green Cardamom: Do not substitute with any other spices, such as black cardamom. The flavor will be very different. You can find green cardamom at an Indian grocery store. Or, omit it and just keep the pudding vanilla flavor instead of vanilla-cardamom.

Layered Mango Chia Seed Pudding Recipe Notes

• To add color to the pudding, top with fresh basil or mint.
• Add some healthy fats and top this recipe with coconut flakes!

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If you make this Layered Mango Chia Seed Pudding, then leave a comment and star rating! Don’t forget to tag your photos @peanut_palate on Instagram. Enjoy!