Description
These no-bake Tropical Coconut Lime Chia Pudding Bars are a refreshing, creamy, and naturally sweetened treat made with coconut milk, lime, and chia seeds. With an optional nut-date crust and tropical toppings, they’re perfect as a healthy dessert or energizing snack.
Ingredients
1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full‑fat coconut milk
1/2 cup (80 g) chia seeds
1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup or agave nectar
Zest of 1 large lime
Juice of 1/2 large lime (about 2 tbsp / 30 ml)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional crust:
1 cup (140 g) almonds or cashews
1/2 cup (45 g) shredded unsweetened coconut
1/4 cup (45 g) Medjool dates, pitted
1 tablespoon (15 ml) melted coconut oil
Pinch of salt
Topping:
Toasted coconut flakes
Extra lime zest
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang to lift the bars out later.
- If using the crust, pulse almonds or cashews, shredded coconut, Medjool dates, melted coconut oil, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until the mixture clumps together.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan and place in the fridge to chill while preparing the pudding layer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup (or agave), lime zest, lime juice, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes, then whisk again to break up any chia seed clumps.
- Pour the chia mixture over the crust (or directly into the pan if not using crust), smoothing it evenly with a spatula.
- Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the pudding sets completely.
- Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and top with toasted coconut flakes and extra lime zest.
- Cut into squares or bars and serve chilled.
Notes
Use full-fat canned coconut milk for best texture and creaminess.
The bars set better when chilled overnight.
Skip the crust for a nut-free or faster version.
Bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4–5 days.
Not recommended for freezing due to texture changes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
