A creamy, tropical seed cycling mango chia pudding layered with chia, coconut yoghurt, fresh mango, Sea Buckthorn, Gut Fibre and your daily Seed Cycle.
This is one of those recipes that looks like dessert but is actually packed with fibre, healthy fats, plant nutrients and prebiotic goodness.
And if you're looking for an easy breakfast for perimenopause or menopause, this is a beautiful way to bring several nutrient-dense foods into one simple meal.
The best part?
You can prepare it the night before and have breakfast ready to go in the morning.
Why you'll love this mango chia pudding
This recipe brings together several ingredients that each offer something different nutritionally.
Chia seeds provide dietary fibre, plant-based omega-3 ALA, protein and polyphenols. Research reviews describe chia as particularly rich in fibre, omega-3 fatty acids and other bioactive compounds.
Seed Cycle adds your daily combination of freshly ground organic seeds, providing fibre, healthy fats, minerals and naturally occurring plant compounds.
Seed Cycle Gut Fibre adds three different prebiotic fibres plus a probiotic culture, making it an easy way to increase your daily fibre intake and nourish your gut microbes.
Sea Buckthorn brings something completely different: a vibrant orange berry naturally containing vitamin C, carotenoids, vitamin E, polyphenols and unique fatty acids including Omega-7.
And then there is the mango.
Sweet, juicy and full of colour, mango makes this pudding taste like a tropical dessert while adding another source of plant food to your day.
It's a very good example of how I like to think about nutrition:
Don't look for one magic ingredient. Build meals with lots of different foods that bring different nutrients to the table.
Sea Buckthorn for Skin & Menopause
If you've been following The Seed Cycle for a while, you'll know that we've become particularly interested in Sea Buckthorn for skin health and women's health.
Sea buckthorn is a small, bright orange berry that naturally contains a wide range of nutrients and bioactive compounds, including carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin E, flavonoids, polyphenols and fatty acids.
Its combination of compounds is what makes it particularly interesting.
A 2025 review examined sea buckthorn specifically in relation to skin and mucosal health, highlighting the potential roles of its flavonoids, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and carotenoids in antioxidant, inflammatory and barrier-related pathways.
This is particularly interesting as we move through perimenopause and menopause.
As oestrogen changes, women can experience changes in skin and mucosal tissues, including dryness and changes in skin barrier function.
Sea buckthorn isn't a treatment for menopause, and we don't position it as one.
Instead, we see it as a nutrient-dense food that can complement a nourishing menopause diet.
What does the menopause research say?
One of the most interesting human studies looked at 116 postmenopausal women experiencing vaginal dryness, itching or burning.
The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigated oral sea buckthorn oil for three months.
The researchers found a significantly greater improvement in vaginal epithelial integrity in the sea buckthorn group compared with placebo.
There is an important distinction here:
The study used sea buckthorn oil, not whole sea buckthorn berry powder.
So we don't claim that our Sea Buckthorn powder has been clinically proven to produce the same result.
What the research does give us is an interesting reason to continue exploring this berry for women's skin and mucosal health.
And that's exactly why we love it as a food.
Why we use 100% crushed Sea Buckthorn berry
You will often see sea buckthorn marketed around its Omega-7 content.
And Omega-7 is interesting.
But we didn't want to isolate one compound and turn it into another single-nutrient supplement.
We chose 100% organic crushed sea buckthorn berry powder.
That means you're getting the whole berry rather than an isolated Omega-7 ingredient.
The berry naturally contains a broad spectrum of nutrients and plant compounds, including:
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Vitamin C
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Carotenoids
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Vitamin E
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Polyphenols
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Flavonoids
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Fatty acids including Omega-7
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Other naturally occurring phytonutrients
For us, this fits perfectly with our food-first philosophy.
Rather than asking, “What's the one compound I need?”
We'd rather ask:
“How can I get more nutritional diversity into my everyday diet?”
Why we've added Seed Cycle Gut Fibre
This recipe is also a really easy way to add your daily Seed Cycle Gut Fibre.
Gut Fibre contains three different prebiotic fibres plus a probiotic culture.
The three fibres are:
PHGG
Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum is a soluble dietary fibre that has been studied for its effects on gut function and the intestinal microbiota. It is also particularly easy to incorporate into foods because it dissolves easily and doesn't form a thick gel.
Acacia Fibre
Acacia is another soluble fibre with prebiotic properties. Research has explored its relationship with the gut microbiota, and a recent randomized controlled trial found that daily acacia fibre improved stool frequency in people with constipation-predominant IBS compared with placebo.
Psyllium
Psyllium is a soluble fibre that absorbs water and contributes to stool bulk. It has been studied extensively as a dietary fibre for bowel regularity and gut function. Reviews have also explored its relationship with the gut microbiota and prebiotic strategies.
And then we add a probiotic culture.
The idea isn't that you need to completely overhaul your diet.
It's about making it easier to consistently get more fibre into your day.
Because your gut microbes need fibre too.
Why chia seeds belong in this recipe
Chia seeds are one of my favourite ingredients for a chia pudding because they do two things at once:
They make the pudding thick and creamy, and they add nutritional value.
Chia is naturally rich in dietary fibre and contains plant-based omega-3 ALA, protein and various phytochemicals.
When chia seeds are soaked in liquid, they absorb it and develop that characteristic gel-like texture.
This is what turns a few simple ingredients into a creamy pudding without needing cream or a complicated recipe.
Why add Seed Cycle?
This is what turns this from simply a mango chia pudding into a Seed Cycling chia pudding.
Your daily Seed Cycle provides two tablespoons of freshly ground organic seeds.
You rotate between:
Phase 1 — Days 1–14
Pumpkin + flaxseed
Phase 2 — Days 15–28
Sunflower + sesame seed
If you follow the lunar method or don't have a regular menstrual cycle, you can follow your usual Seed Cycle schedule.
The goal is simply to make your daily seeds easy to incorporate into your routine.
The seeds provide fibre, healthy fats, minerals and naturally occurring plant compounds.
Flax and sesame are also notable sources of lignans. These plant compounds are metabolised by gut bacteria into enterolignans, which have interactions with oestrogen metabolism.
Research into flaxseed and menopause is still developing, and this doesn't mean Seed Cycling has been clinically proven to balance hormones or treat menopause symptoms.
We use Seed Cycling as a simple food-based ritual for adding nutrient-dense seeds to the diet.
The Mango Chia Pudding Layers
Now for the good part.
We're going to layer this pudding so that every spoonful gives you a little bit of everything.
Chia + milk + Gut Fibre + Sea Buckthorn
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Creamy coconut yoghurt
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Fresh mango
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Your Seed Cycle
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Flaked almonds or coconut
It is creamy, fruity, crunchy and slightly tangy from the sea buckthorn.
And it looks beautiful enough to serve for brunch.
Seed Cycling Mango Chia Pudding Recipe
Serves
2
Prep time
10 minutes
Chill time
4 hours or overnight
Ingredients
Chia pudding
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½ cup chia seeds
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1½ cups milk of choice
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1–2 teaspoons maple syrup, optional
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mango layer
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1 large ripe mango
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Optional squeeze of fresh lime
Yoghurt layer
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1 cup coconut yoghurt or Greek yoghurt
Toppings
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2 tablespoons flaked almonds or coconut flakes
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Extra mango, optional
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Extra coconut yoghurt, optional
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Small drizzle of maple syrup, optional
Method
1. Make the chia pudding
Add the chia seeds, milk, vanilla and maple syrup to a bowl or jar.
Stir really well.
Leave for about 5 minutes, then stir again.
This second stir is important because it helps prevent the chia seeds from clumping together.
2. Add the Gut Fibre
Stir in 1 heaped teaspoon of Seed Cycle Gut Fibre.
Mix thoroughly.
The Gut Fibre blends beautifully into the pudding and is an easy way to add your daily prebiotic fibre.
3. Add the Sea Buckthorn
Add 1 teaspoon of Sea Buckthorn Berry Powder.
Stir until evenly combined.
You'll notice the pudding takes on a gorgeous golden-orange colour.
Taste and add a little extra maple syrup if you'd like it sweeter.
4. Refrigerate
Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
The chia will absorb the liquid and create a thick, creamy pudding.
5. Prepare the mango
Peel and chop your mango.
For an extra-smooth mango layer, blend half of the mango until silky and keep the other half diced.
Or simply mash the mango with a fork for a more rustic texture.
6. Build your layers
Take two glasses or jars.
Start with the chia pudding.
Add a layer of coconut yoghurt.
Then add your mango.
Add another layer of yoghurt if you like.
Finish with your daily Seed Cycle.
Use:
Phase 1: Pumpkin + Flax
or
Phase 2: Sunflower + Sesame
depending on where you are in your cycle.
7. Finish with crunch
Top with flaked almonds or coconut flakes.
Add a few extra pieces of mango and a tiny drizzle of maple syrup if you want.
And that's it.
Your Seed Cycling Mango Chia Pudding is ready.
Why this makes such a good breakfast for women
I love recipes like this because they're not trying to be a “menopause recipe” in the traditional sense.
They're simply nutrient-dense foods put together in a way that makes sense for women's health.
You've got:
Chia seeds
Fibre + plant-based omega-3 ALA + protein
Seed Cycle
Ground organic seeds + fibre + healthy fats + plant compounds
Gut Fibre
Three prebiotic fibres + probiotic culture
Sea Buckthorn
Vitamin C + carotenoids + vitamin E + polyphenols + naturally occurring fatty acids
Mango
Fruit, fibre and a beautiful source of colour and plant compounds
Yoghurt
Protein, with fermented yoghurt also providing live cultures depending on the product you choose
Almonds or coconut
Healthy fats and extra texture
It's a breakfast that gives you plant diversity, fibre, healthy fats and protein, while still tasting like something you'd actually look forward to eating.
And that's always the goal.
A note about fibre
If you're increasing your fibre intake, remember to increase gradually and drink plenty of water.
This recipe contains fibre from several sources—including chia, mango, Seed Cycle and Gut Fibre.
If your current fibre intake is low, you may prefer to start with a smaller amount of Gut Fibre and gradually work up to your usual serving.
Your gut is an ecosystem, and consistency matters more than trying to get everything perfect in one day.
The perfect make-ahead breakfast
One of my favourite things about this recipe is that you can make it the night before.
Prepare two jars.
Layer your chia pudding and yoghurt.
Keep the mango and crunchy toppings separate if you want the best texture.
Then, in the morning, add your mango, Seed Cycle and almonds or coconut.
Breakfast is done.
No cooking.
No complicated prep.
Just a beautiful little jar of fibre, seeds, fruit and nourishment.
And honestly, if your breakfast looks this good, getting your daily Seed Cycle and Gut Fibre in becomes pretty easy.
Save this recipe for your next breakfast and try it with your current Seed Cycle phase.
