Description
A stunning blend of vibrant purple chia pudding layered with creamy yogurt and topped with juicy kiwi chunks and crisp puffed quinoa for a healthy, eye-catching breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup purple sweet potato purée (or natural purple food coloring)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup almond or coconut milk
- 1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup puffed quinoa or puffed rice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chia seeds, milk, purple sweet potato purée (or a few drops of natural purple coloring), and sweetener if using. Stir well, rest 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thickened.
- In serving glasses, layer the bottom with the purple chia pudding.
- Add a layer of yogurt on top of the chia layer.
- Finish with diced kiwi and sprinkle puffed quinoa over the top.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked or canned purple sweet potato for convenience.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based yogurt like coconut or almond yogurt.
- Puffed amaranth can be substituted for puffed quinoa.
- Top with extra fruit like berries or bananas for added flavor and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg