This high-protein mango chia seed pudding is creamy, refreshing, and packed with tropical flavors. Made with mango, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, and fresh lime juice, it’s an easy make-ahead breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings.
Yes, you can make a few jars ahead, it will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days just fine.
Unlike many chia pudding recipes that rely on lots of ingredients, this easy mango chia pudding uses simple ingredients you can find at most grocery stores. The combination of juicy mango, creamy Greek yogurt, and chia seeds creates a satisfying breakfast that feels a little like dessert.
I love making this mango chia seed pudding at the start of a busy week because it makes breakfast exciting and effortless. The mango mixture provides natural sweetness, while the yogurt adds protein to help keep you satisfied throughout the morning.
And if you enjoy breakfast smoothie bowls and puddings, you might also like my strawberry matcha smoothie bowl. Make sure to check it out later.
Why You'll Love This Mango Chia Seed Pudding
Delicious flavor balance of sweet mangos and a tangy lime
Easy make-ahead healthy breakfast
Protein boost from Greek yogurt
Naturally sweetened with fruit and a little maple syrup, or you can choose other lower-calorie sweetener if you prefer, I use monk fruit sometimes
No cooking required
Great for meal prep
Perfect tropical summer vibes
Works as a healthy dessert too
Ingredient Notes
Mango
Mango is one of my favorite tropical fruits for breakfast recipes. It blends into a smooth mango puree that creates the base of this creamy mango chia pudding. Fresh or frozen mangoes both work well.
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds absorb liquid and transform the mango mixture into a thick chia seed pudding recipe with the classic gelatinous texture that chia pudding lovers enjoy. They’re also a great source of healthy fats and plant-based fatty acids.
Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt adds creaminess and protein, turning this mango chia pudding from a simple snack into a more satisfying breakfast.
Lime Juice
Fresh lime juice brightens the flavor and balances the sweetness of the mango beautifully.
Coconut Water or Water
Coconut water adds a subtle tropical flavor and natural electrolytes, but regular water works perfectly well, too, if you don’t have coconut water.
Maple Syrup
A small amount of maple syrup helps balance the tanginess of the yogurt and lime without making the pudding overly sweet. You can opt for a low-calorie, sugar-free, natural sweetener like monk fruit or allulose if you want to keep the sugar at a minimum, just from the mangoes.
Tips For The Best Texture
Give the chia seed mixture a good stir after 5 minutes to prevent clumping.
Chill for at least 1 hour; that’s enough to get those chia seeds to thicken properly. But it will thicken even more if you keep it in the fridge overnight.
If the pudding becomes too thick, stir in a splash of water or coconut before serving.
For extra texture, top with fresh fruit or mango chunks before serving.
Variations
Dairy-Free Version
Replace the Greek yogurt with your favorite dairy-free yogurt; coconut yogurt will work really well, but keep in mind the protein will be a bit lower. Coconut doesn’t contain as much protein as regular Greek yogurt.
You can stir in a couple of tablespoons of plant-based protein powder to keep the protein focus in this breakfast recipe.
Higher Protein Version
Add hemp hearts or an extra spoonful of Greek yogurt before serving. And if you have protein powder, you can add it right to the yogurt layer. Just make sure to stir it in really well in small batches to avoid dry protein powder clumps.
Serving Suggestions
This delicious breakfast is wonderful on its own, but I also love serving it with:
Fresh mango chunks for a different texture
Top with toasted coconut flakes if you have some
Hemp hearts (seeds)
Lime zest for extra kick
Extra seeds, anything you have at home (I add pumpkin and sunflower seeds when I have some)
It also makes a great healthy snack or healthy dessert when you’re craving something sweet but nourishing. I had it as a dessert after a BBQ meal the other night, and it was so nice and refreshing after a big dinner.
Lime & Mango Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe mango chunks fresh or frozen and thawed out
- 1/2 ripe banana
- 1/2 fresh lime (juice sqeezed)
- 1/2 cup cold coconut water
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons natural maple syrup or you can swap for low-cal. natural sweetener like Monk fruit or Stevia (use only 1/4 teaspoons per each serving)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger (optional for healthy boost)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (optional for healthy boost)
Instructions
- Blend mango chunks with banana, lime juice, maple syrup or your choice of sweetener, coconut water, sea salt, and ginger and turmeric if adding.
- Stir in the chia seeds. Make sure they’re mixed through the pudding well—we want every spoonful to be packed with goodness.
- Pour the pudding into a cup and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, you can leave it even overnight if you like.
- Layer the set chia pudding in your cup with Greek yogurt in between, you can layer which ever way you like it, or you can just mix it all in together.
- Top with mango chunks, toasted coconut flakes and extra chia seeds if you like. I love adding a couple of fresh lime slices too.
- Enjoy right away and if you make more than one serving then store the rest in the frigde covered well.
