If you’re after a dessert that feels indulgent but still wholesome, Blake Proud’s Chocolate Chia Mango Cups hit the sweet spot. This week Blake joined Leah & Dan to share this sweet, but still healthy, treat!

Packed with cacao, fresh mango, and a little crunch from crushed biscuits and roasted hazelnuts, this layered treat is both nutritious and utterly delicious.

Perfect for warm afternoons or as a make-ahead dessert, this recipe combines rich chocolate pudding-like chia layers with tropical mango freshness – and it’s allergy-friendly, too!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups milk (any kind – full cream, almond, oat, etc.)
  • 3 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ cup chia seeds
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 2–3 allergy-friendly biscuits, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon grated dark chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon roasted hazelnuts, finely chopped or grated
  • Zest of ½ orange
  • Pinch of sea salt

Method

1. Blend it smooth:
Add the milk, cacao, maple syrup and chia seeds to a blender. Blitz on medium speed for 20–30 seconds until smooth and slightly thick. Let it sit for a minute, then blend again for 10 seconds. This helps break up the chia seeds and gives a creamy, pudding-like texture.

2. Chill and set:
Pour into a bowl or jar, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours – or overnight if you can wait! The mixture will thicken into a rich, spoonable pudding.

3. Layer it up:
When you’re ready to serve, layer into glasses: start with chia pudding, then diced mango, followed by crushed biscuits. Repeat for a second round of layers.

4. Finish with flair:
Top with grated dark chocolate, a sprinkle of roasted hazelnuts, a touch of orange zest and a pinch of sea salt.

Blake’s Tip

For an extra creamy twist, stir through a spoonful of Greek yoghurt before layering – it adds richness and makes it feel truly dessert-worthy.

Why You’ll Love It

This recipe isn’t just delicious, it’s full of good-for-you ingredients. Chia seeds bring a boost of fibre and omega-3s, cacao adds antioxidants, and mango gives a natural hit of sweetness and vitamin C.

It’s quick to make, easy to adapt, and ideal for those looking for a healthier way to satisfy a chocolate craving.