Description
Key Lime Chia Seed Pudding is a zesty, creamy, and nutrient-rich plant-based dessert or breakfast option featuring coconut milk, fresh key lime juice, and chia seeds as a natural gelling agent. This easy no-cook recipe delivers tropical flavors and satisfying textures while being wholesome, fiber-rich, and perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (plant-based)
- 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- Pinch of salt
Chia Seeds
- 1/3 cup chia seeds (natural gelling agent)
Garnishes (Optional)
- Zest of 1 key lime
- Toasted coconut flakes (plant-based)
- Chopped pistachios
- Fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
Instructions
- Combine the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk (plant-based), fresh key lime juice, maple syrup (natural), vanilla extract (natural), and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well blended. This creates the flavorful liquid base for your pudding.
- Add Chia Seeds and Stir: Sprinkle the chia seeds over the liquid and give everything a thorough stir to ensure the seeds are evenly distributed. This step is crucial to prevent clumping and to guarantee a luscious pudding texture.
- Chill to Set: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. During chilling, the chia seeds absorb the liquid and form a natural gelling consistency, transforming the mixture into a delicious pudding.
- Stir and Serve: Before serving, stir the pudding well once again to make sure the texture is creamy and smooth. Then garnish with fresh key lime zest or your chosen toppings for a pretty presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh key lime juice for the best zesty flavor.
- Stir occasionally during chilling to avoid clumps.
- Adjust maple syrup (natural) amount to suit your sweetness preference.
- Make the pudding the night before for easy preparation and best consistency.
- Experiment with toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, or natural nut butter for texture contrasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Key lime chia pudding, plant-based dessert, gluten free pudding, tropical chia pudding, creamy chia pudding
