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.
Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats
I've been adding chia seeds to everything lately....this looks fabulous!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Ally!
Kristen+@+A+Mind+Full+Mom
Lauren, to me this is the perfect evening treat!
lauren.kelly
Me too 🙂 Thank you Kristen!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
I'm on the fence about mango. I do use the frozen ones in smoothies but I've never had a specifically mango dessert. I'll need to give this a try. I do love cashew milk and I do love chia seeds.
lauren.kelly
Try it Renee, I bet you love it!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
I love chia pudding, but I don't think I've ever gone tropical with it before. I must change that because the mango, banana, cashew milk layer sounds awesome!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Heather!
The Food Hunter
They look so pretty and I'm sure they taste amazing.
lauren.kelly
Thank you!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
Not only is this so bright and cheery, but it sounds delicious AND so easy to make! I love mangoes, and will be making this soon!
lauren.kelly
I hope you like it Patricia!
Marshie Boswell
I LOVE this idea! It's bringing me back to summertime!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Marshie!
Martha @ A Family Feast
I love the colors of this pudding! And yes - I adore mangos too!
lauren.kelly
Great taste Martha 😉
Carolyn
Wow, I bet this s fabulous!
lauren.kelly
It really is, Carolyn 🙂
Stephanie
I love mango and I super love a guilt free dessert!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Stephanie!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
What a beautiful and healthy dessert Lauren! We keep cashew milk on hand for my littlest guy with dairy allergies, but the rest of us have grown to love it too. Delish!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Allie!
veronica Gantley
This looks so flavorful and delicious!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Veronica!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
My hubby is OBSESSED with both chia pudding and mangoes. So, clearly, I need to make this for him all week! Pinned!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen
What a gorgeous dessert! I'm a mango fanatic and I could go for one of these right now.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
That color is just plain gorgeous!