Kiwi Lime Chia Cups (Print)

Tangy kiwi and lime layered with creamy chia make a refreshing, healthy delight.

# Components:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 1 2/3 cups unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk
02 - 5 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup
04 - Zest of 1 lime
05 - Juice of 1 lime
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Kiwi Layer

07 - 4 ripe kiwis, peeled and diced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup

→ Toppings

10 - 1 kiwi, sliced for garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
12 - Fresh mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
02 - Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping and ensure even seed distribution.
03 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until the mixture reaches a thick pudding consistency.
04 - In a small bowl, combine diced kiwi, lime juice, and maple syrup. Gently mash to achieve a chunky compote texture.
05 - Layer chia pudding and kiwi mixture in serving cups or jars, alternating with a spoonful of pudding followed by kiwi, repeating as desired.
06 - Top each cup with sliced kiwi, coconut flakes, and fresh mint leaves. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
07 - Present chilled in individual serving cups or jars.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • It requires zero cooking, zero stress, and comes together in about ten minutes of actual work.
  • The lime and kiwi combination tastes like sunshine in a cup, bright enough to actually wake you up.
  • It's naturally vegan, gluten-free, and filling enough to carry you through until lunch without feeling heavy.
02 -
  • Whisking at the fifteen-minute mark is non-negotiable, otherwise you end up with chia seeds settling into pockets and creating an uneven, slightly gritty texture that nobody wants.
  • The kiwi layer should be prepared fresh and not mixed with the pudding until serving, or it will break down and turn watery, diluting the pudding's beautiful consistency.
03 -
  • Zest your lime before cutting it in half for juice, then store the zest separately so you never waste a single speck of that aromatic, oily skin.
  • If your chia pudding turns out thinner than expected, you can save it by whisking in another tablespoon of chia seeds and waiting another thirty minutes, turning a mistake into a happy accident.
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