Mango, Passion Fruit & Coconut Chia Pudding

Dream of the tropics and mini umbrellas with our Mango, Passion Fruit & Coconut Chia Pudding. Tart passion fruit and sweet mango are a match made in paradise—and the toasted coconut chips and coconut milk double down on the coastal vibes. Fiber-rich chia seeds are a healthy boost for your microbiome, while inflammation-fighting turmeric adds powerful antioxidants and intensifies the pudding’s bright color. Keep reading for our expert tips on how to double this recipe, smart ingredient substitutions and more.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

• This recipe serves four, but it can easily be doubled to serve eight by simply doubling all the recipe’s proportions. 
• If you prefer a slightly chunkier pudding, blend it for a shorter time to keep some small pieces of mango and passion fruit.
• You can use either fresh or frozen mango chunks, and it doesn’t matter if you choose black or white chia seeds—they have the same flavor and nutritional profile and will work the same way in this recipe.
• For a more prominent coconut flavor, substitute ¼ teaspoon coconut extract for the vanilla extract.

Nutrition Notes

• When choosing coconut milk for this recipe, make sure you choose nondairy coconut milk beverage in the refrigerated section, not coconut milk in a can—they serve two different purposes and have different nutrition profiles. Coconut milk can be a healthy addition to your diet and provide you with essential nutrients, like vitamins A, B12 and D, and minerals like calcium and potassium. These are added to the milk to try to match some of the nutrients in dairy milk, so read the label before purchasing. 
• Passion fruit is the tangy tropical fruit that helps add sweetness to this pudding. You’ll also get a nice amount of fiber and inflammation-lowering antioxidants. Passion fruit contains potassium and magnesium—both beneficial for heart health. 
• The rich orange color of mango is a signal that it contains beta carotene, an antioxidant that is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for healthy vision and immune function and may be beneficial in reducing the risk of cancer. 
• Chia seeds are a nutritious addition to any diet. They are a plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation and benefit brain health. They are also a rich source of fiber, promoting good digestive health and improving lipid levels.