Berryliscious Rainbow Chia Pudding Parfaits

Happy spring, friends!

Just the idea of “spring” brings on such lovely, lilting feelings of optimism, doesn't it? Plus, thoughts of young buds, baby lambs, robins, bunnies...and of course rainbows!

Everyone knows the golden power of “eating the rainbow”. These delightful, power-packed parfaits are the epitome of that, and magical, too. Chia seeds take the concept of good things in small packages to a whole new universe, loaded as they are with antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and the ever alluring omega-3 fatty acids. Have fun with your children, and embrace your inner child: play with layers of colorful flavor by blending in fresh fruit puree.

I’m listing some favorite fruit blends, but there’s a rainbow of endless possibilities out there, so enjoy experimenting! Whether you use a lightly sweetened plant milk as your base or an unsweetened one, luscious, ripe fruit shines as beautifully with Unsweetened options. Wishing you all a bluebird, bunny hopping kind of week!

Revel in the rainbow!

Rainbow chia pudding parfaits

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Author: Wendy McMillan

These delightful, power-packed parfaits are the epitome of eating the rainbow, and magically nutritious, too.

Ingredients

For the pudding base

• 1 Cup unsweetened plant milk of choice
• 3 Tablespoons chia seeds
• Fruit puree (see list below)
• Fresh fruit, mint leaves serve, optional

Instructions

Fruit puree blends

1. Red: ¾ Cup strawberries, raspberries, or a mix plus 1-2 tablespoons chopped red beetroot
2. Orange: 1 small mango about a cup peeled and chopped) plus a few strawberries or 1 small chunk beetroot (about ½ teaspoon)
3. Yellow: 1 Cup chopped mango, pineapple, or a mix
4. Green: 2 small green kiwis, peeled and chopped, a handful of spinach (approximately ⅓ Cup), ½ a small banana
5. Blue: 1 Cup blueberries
6. Purple: 1 Cup mix of blackberries and raspberries

1. For each colored layer, puree fruit and Good Karma plant milk in a blender. Transfer to a container with a lid and add chia seeds, stirring or whisking to evenly distribute. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
2. To assemble parfaits, layer alternating colors in glasses and top with fresh fruit and/or garnish of choice