If you think healthy desserts are boring, you haven't tried this Layered Mango Chia Pudding. This is not only guilt-free, it's vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and takes just minutes to prepare. It's less than 150 calories per serving too.
Raise your hand if you love dessert!
Both hands raised!
I always talk about how important moderation is, right? I also love to create healthy treats that you can feel good about. Ones that nourish your body and are packed with all good stuff. No guilt and you don't that yucky feeling after eating too much sugar and refined carbohydrates.
We've all had that yucky feeling before.
Now don't get me wrong, if I want a cookie every now and then, I will eat it and enjoy the heck out of it .But for most of the time, I'd rather eat something filled with protein, fiber, antioxidants and omega-3-fatty acids. Hey, what about this chia pudding?
This chia pudding is a perfect example of how you can easily swap out a treat that is loaded with sugar for one that is nutritious. I used Silk Unsweetened Cashew Milk. I love it because there's no added sugar in there (yup, that's 0 grams of sugar per serving) and it's dairy-free. Let's not forget that it's also gluten-free and vegan too.
There's so much to love in this dessert.
You can easily use a different fruit if you don't like mango (GASP!) but I get it. There are so many things I don't like. Mango is definitely not on that list. I loooooove mango, especially when the weather gets warmer.
And the beauty of this pretty dessert is that I didn't add any extra sugar at all. The mango is naturally sweet on its own. I told you this was good for you!
Ingredients
- 1 st layer:
- ¾ cup frozen mango
- ½ ripe banana
- ¼ cup Silk Unsweetened Cashew Milk
- 2 nd layer:
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¾ cup Silk Unsweetened Cashew Milk
- shredded coconut for topping optional
Instructions
- Prepare chia pudding (2nd layer) first.
- Put chia seeds and cashew milk in a bowl and mix well.
- Place in the refrigerator for a few hours or even overnight to allow to thicken.
- After chia pudding has set, place mango, banana and cashew milk in blender.
- Blend until semi-smooth (I like little chunks) or until your desire consistency.
- Pour into 2 glasses, reserving a small amount.
- Pour chia pudding on top.
- Add remaining mango mixture on top of both puddings.
- Sprinkle with coconut if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 Calories from Fat 60
% Daily Value
Total Fat 6.7g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 52mg
Potassium 208mg
Total Carbohydrates 22.7g
Dietary Fiber 6.8g
Sugars 12.1g
Protein 3.8g
Vitamin A 18% • Vitamin C 45%
Calcium 22% • Iron 8%
Nutrition Grade A
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
*Nutritional information not 100% accurate, provided by www.caloriecount.com
I hope you enjoy this mouth watering snack/breakfast/treat! If you haven't tried Silk Unsweetened Almondmilk, Cashewmilk or Coconut Almond Blend yet, now is your chance! Click here to get a coupon!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
Carolyn Buoscio
LOVE this recipe! It looks incredible - which matters! - and is delicious and filling.
Lauren Kelly
Thanks Carr! So happy you liked it! xo
Steph
I made this today for a brunch party, it was so delicious. My father is diabetic and can never have dessert because of the sugar, and he can have this! It was sweet & flavorful, and just so fresh. Thank you!
lauren.kelly
I am so happy to hear that Steph, thank you so much for stopping by!
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee
I love chia pudding. this is fantastic
lauren.kelly
Thank you Nicole!
Courtney Lopez
I'm mango obsessed! Just bought a ton and can't wait to make this 🙂
lauren.kelly
Yay! I hope you like it Courtney!
Rose | The Clean Dish
This is 100% my kind of treat!! I love every single ingredient in this and cannot wait to try this! I hardly ever eat mango so this is a really nice change of pace (from my berry madness) for me! LOVE!!
lauren.kelly
I knew you would like this, Rose 🙂
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
I love this recipe! Mango and chia are two of my favs!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Megan!
Nutmeg Nanny
Girl, I am a dessert lover all the way! Although if I had my way I would eat it every single night. So having a light dessert is always something I'm looking for. Love this dessert and LOVE mango!
lauren.kelly
Thank you! I love my mango too 🙂
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
I'm so excited to be finding healthy and flavorful desserts! Ps. I recently fell in love with chia and I can't get enough!
lauren.kelly
Yay!! I bet you will love this Angie!
Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
I love mangos, and have some chia seeds in my pantry. I think this needs to happen ASAP!!
lauren.kelly
I hope you like it Bobbi!
Melissa Bailey | Hungry Food Love
I agree, healthy desserts do not need to be boring. I started the new year with a resolution of eating healthier and I've been enjoying chia pudding a lot. I am also trying dairy substitutes and I need to try cashew milk soon. Thanks!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Melissa!
DessertForTwo
I've been wanting to try cashew milk for a while! You have me convinced!
lauren.kelly
I love Silk Cashew Milk!
Liz
I'm a recent chia convert and love your gorgeous pudding! Bring on the mango!!!
lauren.kelly
Yay! Thank you Liz!
Jill
Love these. The older I get, the less my digestive system seems to tolerate all the "bad" (but so tempting) stuff. Pinning to try 🙂
lauren.kelly
Thank you Jill!
Danielle - The Creative Bite
Chia pudding is one of my favorite healthy treats, and this recipe with a mango twist looks spectacular!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Danielle!