Key Lime Chia Pudding (Printable Version)

A zesty, creamy coconut and chia pudding capturing bright key lime flavors. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

# What You Need:

→ Pudding Base

01 - 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk (or other plant-based milk)
02 - 1/3 cup chia seeds
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or agave nectar)
04 - Zest of 2 key limes (or 1 regular lime)
05 - 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

08 - Coconut whipped cream
09 - Extra lime zest
10 - Crushed graham crackers (gluten-free if needed)
11 - Fresh key lime slices

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
02 - Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, then stir again to prevent the chia seeds from clumping together.
03 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the pudding has thickened to a creamy consistency.
04 - Give the pudding a thorough stir before serving. Spoon into serving glasses and garnish with coconut whipped cream, extra lime zest, crushed graham crackers, or fresh lime slices. Serve chilled.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like key lime pie but takes zero cooking and almost zero effort.
  • The chia seeds do all the thickening work overnight while you sleep or go about your day.
  • It is naturally vegan, gluten free, and dairy free so you can share it with almost anyone.
02 -
  • If you skip the second stir after ten minutes you will end up with lumpy pockets of dry chia seeds that no amount of whisking can fix later.
  • Blending the pudding before chilling creates a silky smooth texture closer to a traditional mousse if that is what you prefer.
03 -
  • Toast the chia seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes before mixing to bring out a subtle nutty flavor most people never expect.
  • Use a flat whisk or a fork and whisk in small vigorous circles to prevent the seeds from hiding in clumps along the sides of the bowl.

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