Description
Indulge in a delightful and colorful treat with this Butterfly Pea Chia Pudding Parfait recipe. Layers of creamy chia pudding infused with butterfly pea powder, fresh fruit, and crunchy granola or coconut flakes create a visually stunning and deliciously healthy parfait. Perfect for breakfast or as a wholesome snack, this vegan and gluten-free dish is as nourishing as it is beautiful.
Ingredients
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Chia Pudding:
- 1½ cups unsweetened coconut milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon butterfly pea powder
Layering:
- ½ cup fresh fruit (like mango, kiwi, or berries)
- ¼ cup granola or coconut flakes for layering
Instructions
- Prepare Chia Pudding: In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together the coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and butterfly pea powder until fully combined. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, until thickened.
- Layer: Once the pudding is set, layer it into glasses or jars with fruit and granola or coconut flakes. Start with a spoonful of chia pudding, followed by fresh fruit and granola, and repeat as desired.
- Serve: Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a more vibrant color, increase butterfly pea powder slightly.
- This parfait is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and packed with antioxidants.
- Can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
