Vanilla Chia Parfait with Baby Kiwis
I’ve been seeing Chia everywhere lately, and have been looking more into it and have been super curious what to do with it especially after seeing chia drinks on the grocery store shelves. I’ve found out that making a chia parfait is a great gateway recipe into the world of chia seeds!
If you’re not aware already, chia seeds aren’t just for making awesome haired plant pets. Which side note, I’ve never owned a chia pet, and am a little salty that I never had one as a kid.
Chia seeds when soaked in almond milk for about 20 minutes (even over night) get this amazing tapioca-like texture that is utterly amazing! Mix it in will a little vanilla greek yogurt with honey and you’re on to something.
So chia parfaits normally consist of just a “chia pudding” which is your chia seed soaked in milk. Adding yogurt adds more flavor and a creamy texture to your parfait that I truely enjoy.
But what I really need to talk to you about right now is something I stumbled upon at the grocery store the other day – Baby Kiwis. I never knew these existed but they’re awesome! They’re little bite-sized kiwis that you can cut up, or just pop right in your mouth. They have all the flavor or a full-sized kiwi, and are definitely fun to try!
Parfaits are a simple breakfast or snack idea when you’re on the go, and chia pudding can stay in the fridge for up to 5 days, even with yogurt blended in like this. I made a heaping serving and have lots of fresh fruits ready to go. So this is one of our go to’s right now in the morning when we’re all running around getting ready for the day.
This is also a really good way to get chia seeds into your diet, adding good protein, omega 3 fatty acids and plenty of other great benefits.
Vanilla Chia Parfait with Baby Kiwis
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup vanilla greek yogurt
- 4 whole fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup baby kiwis
- 1/4 cup blackberries
- 1/4 cup raspberries
- 1 tbsp honey optional
Instructions
- in a container, soak chia seeds and almond milk for about 20 minutes. This can also be done overnight.
- mix in vanilla Greek yogurt and chia pudding, when ready to serve. Top with honey, baby kiwis and the rest of the fruit. Feel free to add other toppings as well like granola or coconut chips. Enjoy!
11 Comments
Yes! This looks perfect. Delicious plus healthy. I’m going to pin this. I can’t wait to try it!
Whoa what, those baby kiwis are awesome! Never heard of them before. Love chia pudding though, great recipe.
I haven’t tried chia seeds before but your delicious looking parfait has made me want to try them. I love those baby kiwis, I’ll be on the look out for some of those beauties.
This looks so delightful and healthy!! I had a Tasmanian devil chia pet! YOu missed out on nothing!! Lol
Such a pretty parfait! I love chia seeds, but I can’t get over my aversion to how they look a little bit like frog spawn once they’ve been soaked, lol! I bet this tastes amazing though and I’m missing out.
What a lovely parfait! I’ll have to try one with some chia seeds soon. I normally just add them to muffins but this looks great and I love the idea of those baby kiwis too!
Baby kiwis…WHAT? I need to get my hands on some stat!! Parfait is generally my go-to dessert for quick and easy casual gatherings! Yours looks lovely!
Chia seeds are such a great superfood. The addition of them to this parfait is great. Makes dessert so much healthier…means you can eat more right?? This would be breakfast and dessert in my house.
Never encountered baby kiwis… need them ASAP! This parfait is PARFAIT;) Yummy!
Wow Derek! I didn’t know parfaits are this easy to make, that’s the beauty of networking with foodbloggers. Thanks for the unique recipe!
Gorgeous pics and the recipe looks pretty easy to pull off. Thanks!