Chocolate Pudding and Strawberry Parfait

 

 

Overnight Chocolate Pudding and Strawberry Parfait

Chia seeds, which are high in omega-3s and fiber, are the secret to this incredibly simple and delicious treat! With a few hours (up to overnight) in the fridge, chia seeds transform the almond milk into a creamy pudding.
You can blend this recipe for a smoother pudding, or skip that step if you’re a fan of tapioca-style puddings. Adapted from the Minimalist Baker, this recipe calls for blending the pudding and layering with strawberries for an easy, healthy and decadent dessert parfait.

• Servings: 4
• Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus time to chill)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1/3 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup cacao or unsweetened dark-chocolate cocoa powder
Pinch of sea salt
2-4 tablespoons maple syrup, to taste
1 pint strawberries, sliced

Directions

1. Add all ingredients except maple syrup and strawberries to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. If not blending, sweeten to taste with maple syrup. If blending, you can sweeten later with maple syrup.
2. Pour into a jar or other sealable container and chill in the fridge overnight or at least 3 to 5 hours, until it's achieved a pudding-like consistency. If chia seeds seem to be clumping, shake a few times.
3. If blending, add to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Sweeten to taste.
4. To serve, spoon 2 heaping teaspoons of pudding into a cup or small glass. Layer strawberry slices on top of pudding. Repeat until the glass is nearly full, top with a dollop of pudding and garnish with two strawberry slices.