Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Parfaits

A glass with chocolate pudding on the bottom topped with chia pudding, cherries, and chocolate shavings.

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Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Parfaits

Cherry chia pudding and chocolate avocado pudding combine to make a wholesome and delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Prep Time15

Refrigeration2

Total Time2 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Canadian

Servings:

Calories: 338kcal

Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ninja Food Processor or similar

Ingredients

Chocolate Pudding Layer

2 avocados
1 banana
¼ cup Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Cherry Chia Pudding Layer

¼ cup chia seeds
1 cup oat milk or milk of your choice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup sweet cherries chopped

For Garnish

2 tablespoons sweet cherries chopped
1 tablespoon cacao nibs

Instructions

Make the chia pudding

Add the chia seeds, almond milk, chopped cherries, and vanilla extract to a storage container. Mix. Let sit for 5 minutes and then mix again. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Make the chocolate pudding

In a food processor, blend the avocados and banana until completely smooth. Sift in the dark cocoa powder and add maple syrup. Blend.
Taste for sweetness, and then spoon the pudding into serving dishes. Refrigerate until the chia pudding is ready.

To serve the parfait

Top the chocolate pudding with chia pudding and garnish with extra cherries and some cacao nibs or shaved dark chocolate.

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Notes

Chia pudding: Use the ratio of 1/4 cup chia seeds to 1 cup of liquid to make any type of chia pudding. Add your favorite flavors and stir!

The chia pudding needs to set for at least 2 hours. Make sure to stir once after 5 minutes of combining to avoid clumping. Stir again after 30 minutes or so to help the chia seeds blend and absorb liquid evenly.

Sift cocoa powder to prevent lumps.

I use frozen cherries and let them thaw on the counter before chopping them.

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