One of the most popular posts on The Lean Clean Eating Machine is the Banana Nut Chia Seed Breakfast, and I can completely understand why. Besides being the ‘it’ super food of the moment, chia seeds are a fantastic way to get an energy boost that lasts all day without any gluten or dairy for a minimal amount of calories (only 140 per 1oz serving!!). Oh, and they’re vegan friendly too.
This chia seed parfait is the perfect afternoon snack with a tropical twist. The fresh kiwi chunks provide you with a hearty dose of vitamin C and the raspberries give you both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This parfait makes an excellent pre-workout snack if eaten an hour or so ahead of time.
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
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- 2 oz chia seeds – I use the white ones
- 1 cup of vanilla almond milk
- 5 drops stevia
- 1 kiwifruit; peeled and sliced into chunks
- 1/2 cup whole raspberries; chopped
- Optional toppings: raw coconut shreds, crushed raw almond pieces, toasted buckwheat, sprinkle of hemp hearts, coconut nectar or pure maple syrup for an additional sweetener
- In a small mixing bowl, combine 2oz of chia seeds with 1 cup of vanilla almond milk and liquid stevia.
- Mix thoroughly and set in refrigerator, stirring periodically to avoid clumps.
- Let chia mixture set for about 10 minutes or until it reaches desired thickness.
- While waiting, rinse, peel and slice kiwifruit and 1/2 cup of raspberries.
- To assemble your parfait, start by spooning roughly 1/2 of chia seed mixture into the bottom of your selected dish.
- Place 1/2 of chopped raspberries and kiwi on top, then layer the remaining chia pudding over the fruit.
- Finish parfait by adding remainder of chopped kiwi and raspberries, coconut flakes, toasted buckwheat, hemp hearts and almond pieces.
- Top with coconut nectar or pure maple syrup for added sweetness.