Mango Chia Seed Pudding and Mango Chia Seed Smoothie
These 2 recipes are so cool because you’re using almost the exact same ingredients and making 2 completely different recipes to highlight the versatility of how foods can be used in our routine in multiple ways. Get ready to enjoy a Mango Chia Seed Pudding and Mango Chia Seed Smoothie.
Chia puddings and smoothies are fantastic for Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, or Dessert.
The Mango Chia Seed Pudding is perfect for making ahead of time so you have a grab-n-go dish packed with 7 grams of fiber. 1 serving of this Mango Chia Seed Pudding provides 28% of your daily Calcium needs, 64% of your daily Vitamin C needs, and 9% of your daily Iron needs.
My Smoothies always have a source of protein and heart-healthy fats, in addition to the fruit, for a well-balanced, powerhouse, satiating meal or snack. 1 serving of this Mango Chia Seed Smoothie provides 9 grams of Protein, 5 grams of Fiber, 31% of your daily Calcium needs, and 64% of your daily Vitamin C needs.
Not only are Mangos in season right now and at their absolute sweetest, they are also packed with so many beneficial nutrients to protect our skin during the hot summer season.
Benefits of Mango: 1 serving of Mango = ¾ cup. 1 Serving provides:
- 50% of your daily Vitamin C needs
- Vitamin C helps prevent sun damage, reduce wrinkles and dark spots, and optimize collagen formation, which strengthens the skin and provides elasticity.
- 8% of your daily Vitamin A needs
- Vitamin A reduces sun damage, improves smoothness, and alleviates hyperpigmentation for healthier skin.
- 8% of your daily Vitamin E needs
- Vitamin E is anti-inflammatory and reduces reddening of the skin and swelling and prevents cell damage, which protects the skin.
- 15% of your daily Folate needs
- Folate has an array of functions that help regulate the skin which protects the body from environmental stresses.
- 15% of your daily Copper needs
- Copper is anti-inflammatory and reduces redness caused by inflammation. It also promotes collagen and elastin production while reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
All these beautiful benefits from Mangos truly bring out the glowing skin from within during the summer season.
Time to make both the Mango Chia Seed Pudding and Mango Chia Seed Smoothie.
You could have 1 for breakfast and 1 for an afternoon snack!
Check out the video on How to make Mango Chia Seed Pudding and Mango Chia Seed Smoothie.
- 1 large mango, peeled and diced
- 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice (I used an unsweetened almond milk but you can use cow’s milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, or oat milk)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Toppings:
- Coconut flakes
- Sliced almonds
- Cacao nibs
- Fresh mint, chopped
- In a blender or food processor, add half of the mango and all of the milk. Blend to make a puree.
- In a large bowl, add the mango puree, chia seeds, and vanilla extract. Stir to mix.
- Transfer the chia pudding mixture to 2 mason jars with lids. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- When ready to eat, remove from the fridge and top with the remaining other ½ of the mango in addition to the toppings of choice such as coconut flakes, sliced almonds, cacao nibs, or fresh mint.
- *Pro-Tip: Add more milk if you would like the chia pudding a little less thick.
- 1 large mango, peeled and diced
- 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice (I used an unsweetened almond milk but you can use cow’s milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, or oat milk)
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt or plant-based yogurt
- Toppings:
- Coconut flakes
- Sliced almonds
- Cacao nibs
- Fresh mint, chopped
- *For an extra sweet smoothie, drizzle with agave syrup, maple syrup, or honey.
- In a blender or food processor, add all the ingredients. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into 2 large pint glasses and serve.
- Garnish with coconut flakes, cacao nibs, or fresh mint.
- *Pro-Tip: This recipe can be vegan by using a plant-based milk and plant-based yogurt.
- ***For those with a sweet tooth, add in ½ Tablespoon of maple syrup or agave or honey to the smoothie OR just drizzle it on top.
For more incredible Mango Smoothie recipes, check out:
- My book: 25 Anti-Aging Smoothies for Revitalizing, Glowing Skin
- Mango Smoothie Booster
- Zingy Ginger Mango Smoothie
- Mango Smoothie with Turmeric, Green Tea, and Ginger
- Mango Protein Smoothie
- Mango.org – a great resource for more recipes and information.
By Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN
*I partnered with National Mango Board because I’m such a fan of Mango and am excited to share with everyone how I include mango in my daily meals and food routine.
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