Key Lime Chia Pudding (Printable)

Tangy, creamy key lime chia pudding made with coconut milk and maple syrup; chilled until thick and topped with yogurt.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chia Pudding Base

01 - 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk (or almond milk)
02 - 6 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or agave syrup)
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Key Lime Flavor

05 - Zest of 2 key limes
06 - 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice (about 4-5 key limes)

→ Garnishes (optional)

07 - 1/2 cup coconut yogurt
08 - 1 tablespoon crushed graham crackers (gluten-free if needed)
09 - Key lime slices or additional zest

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, key lime zest, and key lime juice until well combined.
02 - Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again thoroughly to prevent clumping of chia seeds.
03 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until the pudding thickens to a creamy consistency.
04 - Stir the pudding before serving. Spoon into individual bowls or glasses.
05 - Top with coconut yogurt, crushed graham crackers, and extra lime zest or lime slices if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you stay happy.
  • The tang of fresh key limes paired with creamy coconut milk tastes like a vacation in a jar.
  • It doubles as breakfast and dessert without anyone complaining about either.
02 -
  • Skipping the second whisk is the number one reason chia pudding turns out clumpy and unappetizing. Those five extra minutes save the entire batch.
  • Blending the finished pudding before chilling creates an impossibly smooth, almost mousse like texture that feels far more indulgent than it actually is.
03 -
  • Use a fork to whisk if you do not have one handy, pressing the tines against the bowl sides to break up chia clumps as they form.
  • Letting the zest sit in the maple syrup for ten minutes before mixing everything else together creates a more fragrant, layered lime flavor.

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