It feels like summer here in LA and we've
got just about 80 days left on the wedding countdown, so we're keeping
the snacks as light, healthy, and sugar-free as possible! This easy chia
parfait has been my go-to snack lately. It's light enough to make a
great breakfast or guilt-free dessert, but hearty enough to kill your
sweet cravings and make a great post-workout meal. The chia seeds are
packed with fiber, protein and Omega-3 fatty acids and are considered a
superfood - so we could all use more of them in our diets! Plus, they
make an excellent stand in for thick, creamy pudding. We are totally
crushing on Forager's new unsweetened, cashew-based yogurt right now and
used it to make our parfait. You can use whatever yogurt you like, but
try to choose one without added sugar or preservatives. The real-er, the
better. Especially when you're snacking! Strawberries are already in
season here in California, but you can sub in whatever fruit makes you
swoon. Toppings are customizable too, so you do you babes. The real
point here is make a healthy, hearty, on-the-go snack that you can feel
good about eating. And this one you for sure can!
Looking for other strawberry recipes this season? Try our Strawberry Lemon Crisp, Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie, Strawberry Rhubarb and Rosemary Galette, and Peanut Butter and Berry Acai Bowl!
Looking for other strawberry recipes this season? Try our Strawberry Lemon Crisp, Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie, Strawberry Rhubarb and Rosemary Galette, and Peanut Butter and Berry Acai Bowl!
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INGREDIENTS
Vanilla Chia Pudding
1/3 cup chia seeds
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1-3 drops of liquid stevia (or sweetener of your choice)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Chia Pudding Parfait
1/2 cup vanilla chia pudding
?1/2 cup unsweetened non-dairy yogurt
1/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
coconut chips, garnish
pepitas, garnish
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl whisk together the chia seeds, almond milk, stevia (or sweetener) and vanilla. Let sit about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick - the texture of pudding. Set aside.
Chop your strawberries and prep your toppings. If you don't have (or like) coconut chips and pepitas, you can sub in nuts, granola, other fruits - whatever you've got on hand!
To make the parfait, layer alternating 1/4 cups of chia pudding and yogurt into a cup or dish, and top with your favorite toppings and sliced strawberries. Easy peasy!
NOTES
Leftovers last in the fridge about 3 days in an airtight container.
This recipe serves 1, but can be easily doubled or quadrupled for sharing!
Vanilla Chia Pudding
1/3 cup chia seeds
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1-3 drops of liquid stevia (or sweetener of your choice)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Chia Pudding Parfait
1/2 cup vanilla chia pudding
?1/2 cup unsweetened non-dairy yogurt
1/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
coconut chips, garnish
pepitas, garnish
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl whisk together the chia seeds, almond milk, stevia (or sweetener) and vanilla. Let sit about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick - the texture of pudding. Set aside.
Chop your strawberries and prep your toppings. If you don't have (or like) coconut chips and pepitas, you can sub in nuts, granola, other fruits - whatever you've got on hand!
To make the parfait, layer alternating 1/4 cups of chia pudding and yogurt into a cup or dish, and top with your favorite toppings and sliced strawberries. Easy peasy!
NOTES
Leftovers last in the fridge about 3 days in an airtight container.
This recipe serves 1, but can be easily doubled or quadrupled for sharing!
