Dragonfruit Chia Pudding
This easy no-cook chia pudding combines creamy coconut milk with fresh dragonfruit and lime. It can be prepared the night before and makes an excellent breakfast, snack or light dessert.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: At least 4 hours
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 ½ cups coconut milk
½ cup fresh dragonfruit purée
¼ cup chia seeds
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Toppings
½ cup diced fresh dragonfruit
¼ cup toasted coconut
2 tablespoons chopped almonds or cashews
Fresh mint leaves, optional
Instructions
Peel and chop enough dragonfruit to make ½ cup purée plus an additional ½ cup diced fruit for topping.
Blend the ½ cup dragonfruit until smooth.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, dragonfruit purée, maple syrup, lime juice, vanilla and salt.
Add the chia seeds.
Whisk thoroughly for 1 minute, making sure the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
Whisk again. This second mixing step helps prevent the chia seeds from settling into one large clump.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
After chilling, stir the pudding thoroughly.
Divide between four serving glasses or bowls.
Top each serving with diced dragonfruit, toasted coconut and chopped nuts.
Serve chilled.
Make-Ahead
The pudding can be refrigerated in covered containers for up to 4 days.