Kiwi Lime Chia Cups (Print Version)

Bright chia cups layered with kiwi and lime for a creamy, tangy, and healthy start.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, optional

→ Kiwi Layer

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

→ Toppings

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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
02 - Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping and ensure even distribution of chia seeds.
03 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until thickened to a pudding consistency.
04 - In a small bowl, combine diced kiwi, lime juice, and maple syrup if using. Mash slightly to achieve a chunky compote texture.
05 - Layer the chia pudding and kiwi mixture in serving cups or jars, alternating with a spoonful of chia pudding followed by kiwi mixture, repeating as desired.
06 - Top with sliced kiwi, coconut flakes, and fresh mint leaves if using. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's hands-on time is genuinely just 10 minutes, then the fridge does the work while you do literally anything else.
  • Those chia seeds absorb everything—the lime, the coconut, the maple—so every spoonful tastes intentional and complex, not boring.
  • It looks fancy enough to impress someone over breakfast but requires zero actual cooking skills or fancy equipment.
02 -
  • If your pudding isn't thickening properly after 2 hours, you either have old chia seeds (they lose potency) or your milk has a lot of additives—check the label and swap if needed.
  • Mash the kiwi gently; oversqueeze it and you'll lose the fresh texture and end up with something that tastes more like jam than fruit.
  • Add the lime zest before the juice; zesting after juice is messy and the lime becomes slippery and impossible to work with.
03 -
  • Full-fat coconut milk creates a noticeably richer, more luxurious pudding than light versions—it's worth seeking out if creaminess is what you're after.
  • If you're making these for guests and want to prep ahead, assemble everything except the kiwi topping, then add fresh fruit just before serving so it doesn't brown or lose its visual impact.
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