A healthy and delicious chia seed pudding parfait that’s loaded with nutrients from blueberries, bananas, and blood oranges.
Did you know this is National Breakfast Week? I had no idea until yesterday. Good thing I’ve celebrated all week long by eating breakfast each day. ;)
I’ve mentioned before that breakfast can be a tough one over here. We can’t do eggs, and we can’t do nuts. Nuts aren’t a huge deal at breakfast time, but they do add a lot of extra protein and healthy fats to oatmeal or cereal or toast.
Sometimes we get in a bit of a rut…pancakes, sausage, toast, steel cut oats, repeat. We do smoothies for breakfast too, but even those can become a little repetitive. I was feeling a little stuck this past week, so I decided that chia pudding would be a good idea. And then I thought I’d mix it up even more by making a chia seed pudding parfait.
This is very easy to make, deliciously healthy, and it’s easy on the eyes, too. :)
If you haven’t made chia seed pudding before, it’s very simple to do. You’ll need to make it the night before – just throw the ingredients in a covered container and place in the refrigerator. In the morning, you’ll need to make the blueberry banana smoothie part of the parfait.
Then you’ll just layer the ingredients in two glasses, top with fresh fruit, and eat!
Now what makes this a superfood parfait, you ask? Let me just tell you.
This chia seed pudding parfait contains:
- Blueberries – full of antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, which all help protect your heart.
- Bananas – a great source of potassium to lower blood pressure and prevent stroke. They are also a wonderful energy source – a perfect snack before working out.
- Blood Oranges – as I mentioned on Monday, blood oranges have tons of antioxidants which can help prevent and fight cancer.
- Chia Seeds – these super seeds can increase energy, support healthy skin, and have a lot of protein to sustain you throughout your morning.
Have I convinced you to try this parfait yet?
Superfood Chia Seed Pudding Parfait.
Ingredients
For the pudding:
- 1 cup non-dairy milk I used coconut milk
- 5½ Tablespoons chia seeds
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
For the smoothie:
- 2 bananas sliced into coins and frozen
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 2/3 cup non-dairy milk more if needed
For the toppings:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 blood orange peeled and sliced
- more chia seeds if desired
Instructions
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The night before you want to eat this, make the chia seed pudding. Place the non-dairy milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a container and stir. Cover the container and refrigerate overnight.
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In the morning, take the frozen bananas and frozen blueberries and put them in the blender. Let them thaw for about 10 minutes. Add the non-dairy milk and blend. If it is too thick, add a little more non-dairy milk until it can be blended into a thick smoothie.
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Layer the chia pudding and the smoothie in two glasses. Top with blueberries, blood oranges, and chia seeds. Enjoy immediately.
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Love the pretty color of this pudding! Sounds like a delicious breakfast!
Thank you!