Mango Chia Pudding Cups

🛒Ingredients

Makes 4 small cups. Tap to check off as you go.

• 1 ripe mango, peeled
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk
• 3 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)

Contains: milk.

🍳Instructions

1. 

   1Blend the mango milk

   Blend half the mango with the milk and vanilla until smooth.

2. 

   2Stir in the chia

   Pour the mango milk into a bowl or jar and stir in the chia seeds.

3. 

   3Rest and stir again

   Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to break up any clumps.

4. 

   4Chill until thick

   Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, until thick and the seeds are fully soft.

5. 

   5Dice the rest of the mango

   Cut the remaining mango into small, soft pieces.

6. 

   6Layer and serve

   Spoon the pudding into small cups and top with the diced mango.

👶How to serve by age

🔄Allergy & diet swaps

🌾 Gluten-free: Gluten-free as written. Chia seeds, mango and milk are naturally gluten-free; use pure vanilla extract and check its label.

Dairy-free

Use canned full-fat coconut milk or unsweetened soy milk.

No mango

Use 3/4 cup ripe peaches or strawberries instead.

Smoother texture

Blend the finished pudding until smooth for babies who don't like the seeds.

💡Tips

• Always serve chia seeds fully soaked. Never give dry chia seeds to toddlers.
• Use a very ripe mango for the sweetest pudding.
• Thin with a splash of milk if the pudding gets too thick overnight.

🧊Storage & safety

Storage: Fridge: 3 days, covered.

Suggested age: 9 months+. Every child is different — serve textures and sizes that match your toddler's chewing skills.

❓Questions parents ask