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### 🛒 Ingredients:
**For the Pudding:**
* 1 cup **coconut milk** (full-fat for creaminess or light for fewer calories)
* 3 tbsp **chia seeds**
* 1–2 tsp **maple syrup** or **honey** (optional)
* ½ tsp **vanilla extract** (optional)
**For the Mango Layer:**
* 1 ripe **mango**, peeled and chopped
* Juice of ½ **lime** (optional for brightness)
**Optional Toppings:**
* Shredded coconut
* Fresh mango cubes
* Mint leaves
* Granola or chopped nuts
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### 🥄 How to Make It:
#### 1. **Make the Chia Pudding**
In a jar or bowl, combine coconut milk, chia seeds, sweetener, and vanilla. Stir well. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until it thickens into a pudding-like texture.
#### 2. **Make the Mango Puree**
Blend the chopped mango (and lime juice, if using) until smooth. You can keep it slightly chunky if you prefer texture.
#### 3. **Assemble**
Layer the mango puree and chia pudding in glasses or jars. You can alternate layers or add the mango just on top.
#### 4. **Garnish and Serve**
Top with shredded coconut, fresh mango chunks, mint, or any toppings you love. Enjoy chilled!
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### 🍽 When to Serve It
* **Breakfast:** A make-ahead, nutrient-packed start to your day.
* **Snack:** A perfect mid-afternoon energy boost.
* **Dessert:** Light, refreshing, and guilt-free after a meal.
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### 💡 Tips and Variations
* **No coconut milk?** Use almond, oat, or soy milk instead — just add a bit of shredded coconut for flavor.
* **Make it layered:** Alternate mango puree and chia pudding for a parfait-style look.
* **Add spices:** A pinch of cardamom or cinnamon adds a warm, aromatic twist.
* **Meal prep:** Make 2–3 jars at once and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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### Final Thoughts
Creamy, dreamy, and bursting with tropical flavor, **Mango Coconut Chia Pudding** is proof that healthy food doesn’t have to be boring. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a beautiful, satisfying treat that’s as Instagram-worthy as it is delicious.
Try it once, and it might just become your new go-to favorite!
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