Key Lime Chia Pudding (Printable)
Tangy key lime chia pudding with coconut milk and maple syrup, chilled to a creamy, vegan gluten-free treat.
# 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 Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like key lime pie decided to get healthy and somehow pulled it off without losing its charm.
- Ten minutes of effort and the fridge does all the real work while you sleep or binge shows or forget about it entirely.
02 -
- Skip that second whisk and you will find unpleasant tapioca like clumps staring back at you, it only takes thirty seconds but it matters enormously.
- Key limes are smaller and softer than regular Persian limes and their juice is sweeter and more aromatic, which is what makes this pudding taste like actual key lime pie filling.
03 -
- Blend the whole mixture with an immersion blender before chilling if you want a pudding that is completely smooth and almost mousse like in texture.
- Roll the key limes firmly on the counter before cutting and juicing because it breaks down the internal structure and yields significantly more juice from each fruit.