Mango Vanilla Chia Seed Parfait

Let's try something a little unique - mango vanilla chia seed parfaits!

Vanilla chia seed pudding layered with mango puree, topped with berries.

The perfect make ahead, no-cook breakfast or snack!

How to make mango vanilla chia seed parfait

Featured Ingredients

• Chia seeds: They're the base of chia seed pudding, which provides a gelatinous, tapioca pudding-like texture when mixed with the rest of the pudding ingredients.
• Milk: Any plain or vanilla milk works well.
• Vanilla: A little extract to make the pudding vanilla.
• Mango: Frozen mango chunks are perfect for the mango puree.
• Sweetener: I prefer a little sweetener added to the mango puree.
• Berries and mint: A fresh topping for the parfait.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. In a medium glass bowl, whisk together chia seeds, milk, vanilla extract, sweetener and a pinch of salt.
2. Let sit 10 minutes, then whisk again.
3. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
4. Place mango, milk or water and sweetener in a blender and puree until smooth.
5. Scoop chia seed pudding into dessert glasses, then top with mango puree.
6. Garnish with berries and mint.

Recipe Substitutions and Alterations

• For the milk: Use any milk option, such as fat free, 1%, 2% or whole cow's milk, soy, pea, oat, coconut, almond, rice or another milk alternative.
  • Use vanilla or plain.
• For the mango: Use any frozen fruit, such as peaches, pineapple, berries or dark sweet cherries.
• For the sweetener: Use a sprinkle of your favorite sweetener, such as stevia, or omit it from the recipe.
• For the garnishes: Use any chopped fruit or berries as a garnish.

Nutrition Considerations

• To make it gluten free: This recipe does not contain gluten.
  • Be sure all ingredients you choose are gluten free.
• To make it dairy free: Use a dairy free milk alternative, like soy, pea, oat, coconut or almond.
  • Use vanilla or plain.
• To make it vegan: Use a plant-based milk alternative, like soy, pea, oat, coconut or almond.
• To make it nut free: This recipe does not contain nuts.
  • Be sure all ingredients you choose are nut free.
• To make it egg free: This recipe does not contain eggs.

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