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Creamy coconut and vanilla breakfast. Prepare it in 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
This mango coconut chia pudding combines a creamy coconut milk and vanilla base with mango purée and fresh mango pieces. The recipe makes two servings and takes approximately 10 minutes of preparation. Leave it in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set.
It is a convenient breakfast to prepare the evening before. Add the desiccated coconut just before eating.
Recipe in brief
| Recipe details | Amount or time |
|---|---|
| Servings | 2 |
| Active preparation | Approximately 10 minutes |
| Chilling time | At least 4 hours |
| Total time | At least 4 hours and 10 minutes |
| Heating or cooking | Not required |
LET’S MAKE IT
Recipe: Chiapudding with mango and coconut
The ingredient list quantities change. Notes and instructions describe the original batch.
Instructions
Mix the liquid base
Whisk the vanilla protein powder with the water until smooth. Add the coconut milk and mix well. If using honey or maple syrup, stir it in now.
Add the chia seeds
Stir thoroughly, including around the bottom and sides of the bowl, to distribute the seeds evenly.
Stir a second time
Cover the bowl and refrigerate. After approximately 10 minutes, stir again to break up any clumps starting to form.
Leave to set
Divide the mixture between two jars and cover. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours in total, measured from when you first chilled the mixture. You can also leave it overnight.
Prepare the mango
Blend or mash 100 g mango into a purée and cut the remaining 100 g into small cubes. Do this just before serving, or store the prepared mango separately in a covered container in the fridge.
Add the toppings
Divide the mango purée and mango cubes between the two servings. Sprinkle over the desiccated coconut just before eating.
For layers like those in the photo, spoon the set pudding and mango purée into your glasses in alternating layers.
How to make creamy chia pudding without clumps
The thickness depends on your coconut milk, protein powder and how long the chia seeds have to absorb liquid. Stirring a second time helps distribute the seeds evenly.
- Too thick? After the pudding has set, stir one tablespoon of water into each serving. Repeat if needed.
- Still too runny? Check that it has chilled for at least 4 hours. If necessary, leave it overnight. Next time, use slightly less water if your particular products produce a thin result.
- Clumps of protein powder? Mix the powder with the water first, before adding the coconut milk and chia seeds.
Coconut drinks sold in cartons are generally much thinner than canned coconut milk. Avoid a direct one-for-one substitution if you want the same creamy texture.
Nutrition per serving
For the basic version with whey, mango and coconut rasps, without the optional honey or maple syrup, the calculation per portion is about:
| Nutritional value | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Energy | 365 kcal |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Of which saturated fat | 18 g |
| Fibre | 7 g |
This is an indication based on AH chia seeds, AH coconut milk with 17 g fat per 100 ml, Elvou vanille-whey, AH mango and AH desiccated coconut. Other brands, light coconut milk, extra toppings or any other portion size change the outcome. [1 to 5] Coconut milk delivers the creamy taste and a large part of the fat in this recipe. It can contain a lot of saturated fat. Therefore look at the portion and what you eat one day; the recipe itself does not cause fat loss. [6]
How long does chia pudding keep?
Store the pudding covered in the fridge at 4°C and use it within 2 days. This follows general storage guidance for prepared dishes. If an ingredient has a shorter remaining storage time, follow that instead. [7]
You can keep the mango separately and add the desiccated coconut just before eating for the best texture. Label your jars with the preparation date when making breakfast ahead.
Frequently asked question
Can you use frozen mango?
Yes. Use 200 g mango and follow the packaging instructions for thawing and any required heating. If the mango is suitable for eating without cooking, thaw it in the fridge. Drain excess liquid before preparing the topping so the pudding does not become unnecessarily watery.
Can you make chia pudding without protein powder?
Yes, but the flavour, thickness and nutritional values will change. The powder adds vanilla flavour and can thicken the mixture.
For this variation, leave out the additional water initially and add water as needed after the pudding has set. The nutritional information above applies to the version with whey.
How do you make this chia pudding vegan?
Replace the whey with a plant-based vanilla protein powder. If you want to sweeten the pudding, use maple syrup rather than honey.
Check the protein powder’s ingredients and adjust the water if needed, as plant-based powders can thicken differently.
Does chia pudding have to sit overnight?
No. Allow at least 4 hours of chilling for this recipe. Leaving it overnight is convenient when preparing breakfast for the following morning.
Before serving, check that the seeds are evenly distributed and the pudding has set sufficiently.
More breakfast ideas and nutrition support
For another breakfast option, try our high-protein pancakes.
Read more about nutrition and muscle growth if you want to match your meals to your strength training.
Would you like personal guidance in Eindhoven? Book a free intake at Aurora Personal Training to discuss your goals.
Sources for nutritional information and storage
AH chia seeds: nutritional information. AH coconut milk: nutritional information. Elvou whey: vanilla flavour nutritional information. AH mango: nutritional information. AH desiccated coconut: nutritional information. Netherlands Nutrition Centre: coconut and coconut fat. Netherlands Nutrition Centre: safe food storage.
These sources are in Dutch.
More breakfast ideas and help with your food
Do you want to alternate? Check out our recipe for full cheese with fruit and granola.
Read more about nutrition and muscle building If you want to tune your meals to strength training. Do you want personal coaching in Eindhoven? Contact Aurora Personal Training.
Author: Roel van den Bogaard, owner and personal trainer at Aurora Personal Training in Eindhoven.
About the author
Roel van den Bogaard is personal trainer and founder of Aurora Personal Training, specializing in strength training, mobility and sustainable vitality. With years of experience, he helps entrepreneurs, professionals and expats to be fitter, stronger and more energetic in life. Roel combines scientifically based training methods with personal coaching and a high-end gym experience, fully tailored to your goals and lifestyle.
