Key Lime Chia Pudding (Printable)

A creamy, zesty dessert capturing bright key lime flavors with wholesome chia goodness. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for any time of day.

# 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

08 - Coconut whipped cream
09 - Extra lime zest
10 - Crushed graham crackers (gluten-free if needed)
11 - Fresh key lime slices

# How to Make It:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • It captures everything you crave about key lime pie but leaves you feeling light and energized instead of weighed down.
  • You literally just stir everything in one bowl and let the fridge do the work while you go live your life.
02 -
  • That second stir after ten minutes is not optional because once chia seeds start clumping they seal together like cement and no amount of stirring later will fully fix it.
  • Regular limes work perfectly fine if you cannot find key limes, though you may want to add a tiny extra drizzle of syrup since key limes are naturally sweeter.
03 -
  • Use a mason jar as your mixing vessel and you can seal it directly for chilling with no bowl transfer required.
  • Zest the limes before juicing them because trying to zest a squeezed lime is an exercise in frustration.

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