Healthy enough for breakfast! Delectable enough for dessert! Delicious at any meal or snack!
"Parfait" means "perfect' in French. and I happen to think that this layered, yogurt chia pudding is just that. Perfect! I like chia puddings made in many delicious ways such as with almond and/or coconut milk, but I love the consistency and the smoothness that yogurt provides, especially when it's Greek yogurt. This recipe would work with a variety of yogurts, either dairy or plant based. You may need to add extra chia seeds with some yogurts, however, in order to obtain a thick, pudding-like consistency.
Although chia seeds lack flavour, they certainly make up for it with their nutritional profile. Chia seeds are a source of iron, protein and healthy fats. They're high in calcium and magnesium, and very high in fibre, particularly soluble fibre. A typical daily serving is about 2 tablespoons. The main flavours in this parfait are strawberry, raspberry and vanilla. But there are also delicious hints of almond and maple. Sometimes I use spice-infused maple syrup. Divine! The coconut flakes sprinkled on top add lovely flavour as well.
This recipe serves four. Directions for two servings in a larger size are also provided.
This parfait is not only nutritious and delicious, it's incredibly easy to make! You just need to stir a few ingredients together for the pudding layers and then use a personal size blender for the smoothie layer! Easy, peasy, right? So, have fun creating my Berry Pink Parfait! Bon appétit!
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BERRY PINK PARFAIT
Healthy enough for breakfast! Delectable enough for dessert! Delicious at any meal or snack! AUTHOR: Beverley Noseworthy MEAL: Breakfast, dessert, snack DIETARY INFO: Gluten free and peanut free. Other options include refined sugar free, vegan and vegetarian SERVES: 2 (1 1/2 cup per serving) OR 4 (3/4 cup per serving) INGREDIENTS FOR THE VANILLA CHIA PUDDING (makes about 1 cup)
FOR THE BERRY PINK CHIA PUDDING BASE (makes about 1 cup when completed)
FOR THE BERRY PINK SMOOTHIE (makes about 1 1/2 cups)
SUGGESTED GARNISHES/TOPPINGS (Per serving, optional)
METHOD 1. Prepare the vanilla chia pudding. Add yogurt to a small bowl. Add chia seeds and stir to combine. Add maple syrup and vanilla, if using, and stir again. Cover and label. 2. Prepare the berry pink chia pudding base. Add yogurt to a small bowl. Add chia seeds and stir to combine. Add maple syrup and vanilla, if using, and stir again. Do NOT add the berry smoothie, yet. Cover and label. 3. Place both bowls of chia pudding in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight before completing the next step. 4. Prepare the berry pink smoothie. Add the smoothie ingredients to a blender. Blend (or pulse and then blend) until smooth. 5. Select and assemble the garnishes and 2-4 glasses/dessert dishes. To obtain the effect shown in the photos above. for 2 servings you will need to select glasses which hold about 2 cups or more. When making 4 servings, an 8-ounce (1 cup) size glass will produce a similar effect. 6. Remove the bowl of vanilla chia pudding from the fridge and stir to eliminate any clumps. 4. Form the bottom layer of the parfait. Use a spoon with a long handle to place the chia pudding in the glasses, so that each one has an equal portion. 5. Remove the bowl containing the base for the berry pink chia pudding from the fridge and stir to eliminate any clumps. Add 1/4 cup of the berry pink smoothie to the chia pudding and stir well to combine. Add an additional 1-2 tablespoons pink smoothie, if necessary, to obtain the desired colour and pudding consistency. 6. Form the middle layer of the parfait by sharing the berry pink chia pudding equally between the glasses. 7. Form the top layer of the parfait by gently pouring/spooning about 1/4 - 1/2 cup of the smoothie on top of the chia pudding in each glass. 5. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving. Garnish as desired before serving. PARFAIT-MAKING TIPS
PER SERVING (about 3/4 cup, based on the recipe for 4, using plain Greek yogurt and 2 teaspoons maple syrup, but not including garnishes. Nutritional content will vary according to type of ingredients selected.) Calories: 105 Carbohydrate: 13 g Fibre: 4 g Sugars 7 g Fat: 2 g Protein: 8 g PER SERVING (about 1 1/2 cups, based on the recipe for 2, using plain Greek yogurt and 2 teaspoons maple syrup, but not including garnishes. Nutritional content will vary according to type of ingredients selected.) Calories: 210 Carbohydrate: 27 g Fibre: 8 g Sugars 15 g Fat: 5 g Protein: 17 g Want to print and share this recipe? Simply click on the buttons below!
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