Chia Pudding with Mango — a vegan dessert
The lightest dessert on the menu: chia seeds, plant-based milk, and fresh fruit. No dairy, no eggs, and no baking.
What it tastes like
Chia provides an unusual texture—the tiny seeds swell and become soft, like tapioca. Mango adds sweetness and a tropical aroma, while fresh fruit adds juiciness. The flavor is clean and unobtrusive, without any creamy heaviness.
When to enjoy it
Breakfast, a snack at work, a dessert for guests who don’t eat dairy, summer buffets, sports events, and healthy lifestyle events. People often choose it simply because it’s one of the few desserts that doesn’t make you feel sleepy afterward.
Serving size and weight
Served in a glass; each serving is approximately 185 g. Price: 140 UAH. Vegan ingredients.
How to Order in Kharkiv
Order on our website or pick it up at our coffee shops. Delivery within Kharkiv and curbside pickup are available.
The History of Chia Seeds
Chia is a plant that was “rediscovered” twice: first as the staple food of an entire civilization, then, five hundred years later, as a trendy food item.
Food of the Aztecs and Maya
Chia has been cultivated in Mesoamerica since at least the 15th century BCE. Along with corn, beans, and amaranth, it was one of the region’s four staple crops. The seeds were eaten while traveling because they were lightweight and provided a lot of energy; they were also used in religious rituals.
The name comes from a Nahuatl word meaning roughly “oily.”
Ban Following the Conquest
After the Spanish conquest, the cultivation of chia and amaranth effectively ceased: both crops were too closely associated with local beliefs. Chia survived only in the mountainous regions of Mexico and Guatemala, where it continued to be grown for personal use.
The Revival in the 1990s
Chia made a comeback in the late 20th century, when its properties were described in scientific papers. It turned out that the seeds absorb moisture several times their own weight, forming a gel—and this is precisely what made them ideal for puddings without milk, eggs, or gelatin.