Description
This Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Parfaits recipe combines rich cocoa-flavored chia pudding with creamy coconut milk and fresh pomegranate seeds for a nutritious and delicious dessert or snack. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and layered with whipped coconut cream and vanilla coconut yogurt, it’s a wholesome treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup coconut milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or any sweetener of choice; more or less to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons chia seeds
Parfait Toppings
- Whipped coconut cream
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (prepackaged or fresh)
- Coconut milk vanilla yogurt (1 or 2 individual cartons)
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Chia Pudding: In a small mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, coconut milk, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and the cocoa powder is fully incorporated.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir in the chia seeds evenly, ensuring they are well dispersed throughout the liquid mixture.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chia pudding for at least 4 hours, allowing the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the mixture; overnight refrigeration yields the best texture. Adjust consistency by adding more milk for a looser pudding or less for a thicker one.
- Assemble Parfaits: Spoon equal amounts of the chia seed pudding into serving glasses or bowls. Layer with whipped coconut cream, spoonfuls of coconut milk vanilla yogurt, and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds for a fresh, vibrant finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the parfaits chilled as a refreshing dessert, breakfast, or snack.
Notes
- You can customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of maple syrup or sweetener.
- For a dairy-free version, ensure the yogurt and whipped cream are coconut-based or other plant-based varieties.
- Experiment with other fruit toppings such as berries, kiwi, or mango.
- For a thicker pudding, reduce the amount of milk used or increase chia seeds slightly.
- Chia pudding can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate chia pudding, vegan dessert, coconut milk pudding, healthy parfaits, make-ahead dessert, gluten-free dessert
