KEY LIME PIE PUDDING

Key Lime Pie Pudding topped with strawberries, grain-free granola, mini keto snickerdoodle cookies, and lime zest.

This easy make-ahead chia pudding has been a huge hit with my taste and recipe testers.  I love it for breakfast but it also makes a great nutritious-and-delicious snack or dessert.

Key Lime Pie Pudding comes together in just a few minutes and is creamy, refreshing, and super satisfying, with a vibrant burst of lime.

Of note, this is a great menopause-friendly recipe. It’s rich in calcium and magnesium and an excellent source of probiotics, fibre, and healthy fats including omega-3s. It contains approximately 25g of protein and 380 calories per serving. If you are a (peri)menopausal woman, see below for tips on how to customize it for added benefits!

Key Lime Pie Pudding made with lime yogurt and topped with berries, lime slices, grain-free granola, unsweetened shredded coconut, coconut wafers, and lime zest.

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 cup canned light coconut milk, adjusted to desired consistency (see note below)

• 1 1/2 cups plain probiotic Greek yogurt (or sub dairy-free)

• 4 scoops (120g) vanilla protein powder (optional, but great for a morning protein boost!)

• 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

• juice from 2 medium regular limes or 4 key limes, adjusted to taste (tip: zest before juicing)

• 1 packed handful of baby spinach (optional, blended in)

• pinch sea salt

• optional stevia or monk fruit sweetener or maple syrup, adjusted to taste

• 1/2 cup chia seeds 

• zest from 1 to 11/2 limes or 2 key limes, adjusted to taste

• optional toppings: berries, lime slices and/or zest, ground flaxseed, chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds, granola, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or toppings of choice

Note: Start with 1 cup coconut milk. If needed, add up to 1/4 cup water or unsweetened almond milk while blending. After a few hours, you can adjust the consistency as desired by adding either additional milk or chia seeds.

Directions:

1. Put coconut milk, yogurt, protein powder, vanilla, lime juice, baby spinach (if using), salt, sweetener (if using), and salt into a blender container and blend well.

2. Add the chia seeds and pulse-blend just to combine.  Whisk in lime zest.

3. Pour into a bowl or single serving mason jars.  Allow to sit for 10 minutes, then whisk or cover and shake to prevent clumping.  Cover and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 3 hours.

In the morning, stir and add additional sweetener, zest, and/or milk as needed for desired taste and consistency.  Serve chilled with your choice of toppings.

Tips: Here are some simple ways to make your chia pudding even more nutrient-dense and menopause-friendly:

• add 1 tsp ground flaxseed per serving for extra omega-3s, fibre and phytoestrogens

• add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon to support blood sugar regulation

• double the spinach or toss in a few baby kale leaves for added bulk and nutrients

• try replacing 1/4 of yogurt with plain kefir for more diverse probiotics

• top with 1 tsp raw pumpkin seeds per serving for a little extra magnesium, zinc, and tryptophan (an essential amino acid that supports sleep)

Key Lime Pie Pudding topped with berries, lime slices & zest, keto granola, Matcha-flavoured coconut chips, and matcha-flavoured wafers.

This recipe was first published July 10, 2021. It was updated June 5, 2025.