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    Home > Recipes > Breakfast and Brunch

    Mango Chia Breakfast Bowls

    Published: Jul 29, 2016 · Modified: Apr 4, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 1 Comment · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    mango chia breakfast bowls

    mango breakfast bowl on a grey countertop

    Mango Chia Breakfast Bowls are full of bright, tropical flavors with a base of creamy mango, chia and coconut milk. Top this sunshine in a bowl with toasted coconut and raspberries or any fresh fruit you'd like! They're vegan, gluten-free and only 250 calories per serving.

    adding chia seeds to milk in a glass bowl

    Mornings these days are a mix of comfortable routine and shared mania. Molly and Clara chattering in their room in a language that's half English and half only theirs. The steamy sounds of the espresso maker. The radio buzzing with the news. And the clock always reading a few minutes too fast.

    I'd like to slow our mornings down, but we're always in a rush. And the rush means that breakfast becomes oh-so-predictable.

    Frank and I eat yogurt with berries and granola (this granola).

    Molly and Clara eat "blue box cereal" (Rice Chex to the rest of the world) with bananas.

    Repeat.

    It's the definition of a breakfast rut.

    Mango Chia mix in a food processor

    Fortunately, these mango chia breakfast bowls are not only a bright and colorful change in the routine, but they're nearly as fast as our standard breakfast staples.

    And they feature chia seeds, which I'm rather in love with these days. As with making chia pudding, you soak chia seeds in liquid for at least four hours or overnight. They thicken the liquid they're soaked in and give it a rich, creamy texture.

    In this recipe, blend a soaked mixture of chia seeds and coconut milk with fresh or frozen mango. It can be refrigerated for up to four days.

    Top it with anything you'd like, but the raspberries are SO good at the moment.

    Mango Chia mix, raspberries, and coconut flakes on a grey countertop

    These bowls are not only delicious but provide lots of fuel for busy summer days of running through sprinklers, coloring every surface in the backyard with chalk and building living room forts. Toddlers have boundless energy!

    More Fun Breakfast Ideas

    • Apple Cider Donut Mini Muffins
    • Homemade Instant Oatmeal
    • Blueberry Yogurt Muffins
    • Slow Cooker Granola
    • Light and Fluffy Whole Wheat Pancakes
    • Mason Jar Overnight Oats {Meal Prep}
    • Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos

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    Mango Chia Breakfast Bowls

    Bring the tropics to your breakfast table with these simple, light, filling breakfast bowls full of nutritious ingredients.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Keyword: gluten free, healthy breakfast recipe, mango recipe, vegan recipe
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 211kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $4.00

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
    • Food Processor or Blender

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup Chia Seeds
    • 1 14 oz can Light Coconut Milk
    • 4 cups cubed Mango (fresh or frozen)
    • 1 cup Almond Milk, plus extra if needed (see note)
    • ¼ teaspoon Almond Extract
    • 1 cup Raspberries
    • ½ cup Toasted Coconut

    Instructions

    • Whisk chia seeds into coconut milk. Refrigerate for four hours and up to overnight. (The mixture will thicken as it sits.)
    • Combine chia / coconut mixture, mango, milk and almond extract in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, adding additional milk if needed (it should be a thick smoothie consistency).
    • Note: At this point you can refrigerate the mixture for up to 4 days. Just refrigerate and stir well before serving.
    • Pour into bowls and top with raspberries and toasted coconut.

    Notes

    I like the flavor of almond milk here, but any milk will work, or use additional light coconut milk if you'd like!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1801IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 2mg

     

    I'm still improving my living room fort construction game, but I'm told that the "doggies" approve.

    Molly and Clara Fort

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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