Lychee Coconut Vanilla Chia Bowl (Printable Version)

Creamy chia with lychee, coconut milk and vanilla, topped with mango, strawberries and toasted coconut.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (carton or canned)
03 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Lychee Layer

05 - 1 cup fresh or canned lychee, pitted and halved
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

→ Toppings

07 - 1/2 cup diced mango
08 - 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
09 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
10 - 2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
11 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# How To Make:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup or agave nectar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, whisk again to break up any clumps. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until thickened.
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine lychee and lime juice. Process until a smooth purée forms. Set aside.
03 - Divide the chilled chia pudding evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Spoon the lychee purée over each bowl of chia pudding.
05 - Arrange diced mango, sliced strawberries, and coconut flakes on top. Sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds as desired. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
06 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to one day.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Layers of creamy, tropical flavor feel luxurious but come together in just minutes of prep before chilling.
  • It cheerfully satisfies vegans and gluten-free friends, making fuss-free mornings possible for everyone.
02 -
  • Never skip the second whisk—if you forget, the chia seeds clump and you'll get uneven, lumpy bites.
  • Using canned lychee is fine as long as you drain them properly; I once served them straight from the tin and the bowl turned syrupy sweet beyond repair.
03 -
  • Let the pudding sit overnight for best flavor blend—the difference is worth it.
  • A pinch of salt stirred into the coconut milk subtly deepens all the flavors.

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