Key Lime Chia Pudding (Printable)

A zesty, creamy no-cook dessert bursting with bright citrus flavors and wholesome chia goodness.

# 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 Hints:

01 -
  • No cooking required, just stir and chill, so it is basically the laziest dessert that still impresses everyone.
  • The chia seeds do all the thickening work overnight while you sleep, which feels like magic.
  • It tastes like key lime pie filling but you can eat it for breakfast without a single guilty thought.
02 -
  • Skipping the second stir after 10 minutes will leave you with lumpy chia clusters that no amount of stirring later can fully fix.
  • Using regular Persian limes instead of key limes works perfectly fine, though the flavor will be slightly less floral and more sharply tart.
03 -
  • For the silkiest result, blend the entire mixture with an immersion blender for 30 seconds before chilling, which eliminates any trace of chia seed texture.
  • Zest your limes before juicing them, because trying to zest a squeezed limp lime is a frustrating and thankless task.

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