Description
A refreshing parfait combining cherry purée, creamy chia pudding, and vanilla yogurt, layered for a marbled look and topped with whole cherries. Perfect as a healthy breakfast, snack, or light dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved (plus more for topping)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup Greek-style vanilla yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whole cherries (with stems) for garnish
- Sliced cherries for garnish
- Extra vanilla yogurt for garnish
- Chia seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the cherries, almond milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl or jar. Stir in chia seeds and mix well.
- Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thickened.
- When ready to serve, layer the cherry chia pudding into glasses.
- Add a layer of vanilla yogurt, then gently stir to create a marbled look.
- Top with whole cherries, cherry halves, and a sprinkle of chia seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use frozen cherries if fresh are not in season, but thaw them before blending.
- Adjust sweetness with more or less maple syrup to taste.
- For a thicker pudding, increase the chia seeds slightly.
- Best served chilled for optimal texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
