Key Lime Chia Pudding (Printable)

Creamy coconut-lime chia pudding with refreshing citrus. Vegan, gluten-free, and ready in minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pudding Base

01 - 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk (or other plant-based milk)
02 - 1/3 cup chia seeds
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or agave nectar)
04 - Zest of 2 key limes (or 1 regular lime)
05 - 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

08 - Coconut whipped cream
09 - Extra lime zest
10 - Crushed graham crackers (gluten-free if needed)
11 - Fresh key lime slices

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
02 - Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, then stir again to prevent the chia seeds from clumping together.
03 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the pudding has thickened to a creamy consistency.
04 - Before serving, give the pudding a good stir. Spoon into serving glasses and garnish with coconut whipped cream, extra lime zest, crushed graham crackers, or fresh lime slices. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes remarkably like key lime pie but comes together with zero cooking and just ten minutes of effort.
  • The chia seeds transform the texture into something lusciously creamy overnight while you sleep.
  • Since it is naturally vegan and gluten free, you can serve it to almost anyone without a second thought.
02 -
  • If you skip the ten minute restir, the chia seeds will clump into gritty pockets that no amount of whisking later can fix.
  • Blending the finished pudding with an immersion blender before chilling creates an ultra smooth, almost mousse like texture that some people prefer.
03 -
  • Use a microplane to zest the limes, stopping before you hit the bitter white pith underneath.
  • Sweeten the pudding slightly more than you think it needs, because chilling mutes perceived sweetness by the time you serve it.

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