Chia Seed Pudding with Mango Curd is all of your healthy breakfast fantasies rolled into one (at least, for me) because this seriously tastes like dessert but is 100% healthy for you!
I am kind of excited about this, if you couldn’t tell. Just look at that bright, gorgeous mango curd! Ugh! So so so SO sweet/tart and all around delicious. Seriously, this is one of my favorite breakfast recipes to date! Especially with the fresh cubes of mango and the shredded coconut on top.
Chia Seed Pudding Ingredients
Chia Pudding Ingredients
The chia pudding literally has 2 ingredients (so SO easy) and the pudding is entirely vegan. While the mango curd is not vegan, I’ve included more topping ideas below in case you wish to make it 100% vegan.
- Chia seeds – The star of the show, chia seeds are rich in fiber, antioxidants, essential fatty acids including omega-3.
- Vanilla almond milk (or milk of your choosing) – The vanilla in the almond milk eliminates the need for vanilla extract. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract if you use regular milk or another non-dairy milk.
Mango Curd Ingredients
This creamy mango curd is made with mangos, eggs, coconut sugar, corn starch, vanilla extract and the zest and juice of an orange. Instead of granulated sugar, I used coconut sugar for the curd :). Which means you have no excuse for not having this in your mouth RIGHT NOW! Feel free to use granulated sugar, if you prefer.
Chia Seed Pudding Topping Ideas
While this recipe has a mango curd topping, this pudding is entirely customizable. You can even layer a few of these toppings together. Here are a few add-in ideas including this vanilla chia seed pudding recipe with chocolate coconut cream.
- Drizzle honey or maple syrup
- Add sliced bananas
- Layer with jam, jelly, spreads, fruit purées or preserves
- Top with pineapple, apricots, oranges, peaches or apples
- Include an assortment of fresh (frozen) berries
- Sprinkle shredded coconut
- Add chopped nuts or even better, toasted nuts
- Use another type of curd flavor
- Add seeds or dried fruit
- Make it chocolatey with cacao nibs, chocolate pudding or Nutella.
- Stir in cacao powder to the pudding base
- Add a layer of nut butter such as almond, cashew or peanut butter
- Spice up the pudding with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom or other spices.
In case you thought this couldn’t get any better, I have amazing news! This keeps incredibly well in the fridge, too (up to 5 to 7 days)! Which means that I just solved all of our “wanting a healthy breakfast but not wanting to wake up 30 minutes early” conundrum.
It’s perfect to be taken into work in a small container!
Everyone should all have a heaping serving of this decadent chia seed pudding topped with creamy mango curd!
Chia Seed Pudding With Mango Curd
Chia Seed Pudding with Mango Curd is all of your healthy breakfast fantasies rolled into one (at least, for me) because this seriously tastes like dessert but is 100% healthy for you!
Ingredients
Chia Pudding Base
- 1 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups vanilla almond milk (or milk of your choosing)
Mango Curd
- 5-7 mangos, peeled and cubed (should yield about 2 cups pureed)
- 1 egg
- 3 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar or granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 tbs corn starch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tbs fresh orange juice
Instructions
Chia Pudding Base
- The night before (or if you're in a rush, 2 hours beforehand) combine the chia seeds and almond milk in a medium-sized bowl and set in the fridge to chill.
Mango Curd
- Add the cubed mango to a food processor and pulse until pureed.
- Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and heat over a medium-high heat. Stir continuously.
- Add the egg, egg yolks and sugar to a large bowl and beat until light in color and silky.
- Mix in the cornstarch.
- Once the mango puree is warmed, slowly add half to the egg mixture. Whisk to combine.
- Once fully integrated, pour the egg and mango mixture back into the saucepan and heat over a medium-heat until it begins to bubble and thicken (stir continuously to prevent clumping).
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Add the orange zest, juice and whisk to combine.
- Place in the fridge to cool (about 1 hour). Once the chia seed mixture has thickened, and the mango curd is fully chilled, layer the two and serve!
Notes
Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract if using regular milk or another non-dairy milk instead of vanilla almond milk.
Use store bought mango curd if you prefer but you'll be missing out on this awesome homemade mango curd.
A shredded coconut topping would pair well with this mango curd.
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