Grab-and-Go Power Breakfast: Mango Passion Fruit Chia Seed Parfait ღ ღ ღ
When overnight oat parfaits, green smoothies or a bowl of yogurt just won't do the trick for you, look to chia seed pudding for an equally healthy and delicious breakfast or snack. It is easy to make and super delicious and nutritious.
You might know the chia seeds from the famous chia pets, but they ar more than just a fun planting experiment for kids. These little seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium.
Ingredients (serves 2 for breakfast)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (other nut milk works too)
4 tbsp chia seeds
0.5-1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups mangoes, chopped
2 passion fruits
1/2 cup plain unsweetened coconut yogurt or regular yogurt
Directions
- In a bowl, combine chia seeds, vanilla, and almond milk. Whisk well to combine. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. If you want to make turn this into a grab-and-go breakfast or snack, divide the mixture over jars with lid.
- Remove the pudding from the fridge after it has set and spoon the mixture into a medium sized jar or glass.
- Blend the chopped mango until smooth and creamy. Layer it on top of the chia pudding.
- Spoon the yogurt on top of the mango layer and top with the passion fruit flesh.
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Enjoy this lovely summer breakfast or snack
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Looks delicious, I'll try to do :D
You won't regret it! Thanks for stopping by!
Looks like tropical goodness in a glass! Delish ;)
We loved it! Thanks for dropping by @michellectv! Your ongoing support is much appreciated!
This looks amazing, I love chia pudding ♥
Same here! Works quite well with the passion fruit! Just yum! But coconuts it is today ;)
Enjoy the coconuts :D ♥
That is looks tasty thanks for this recipe
You are welcome! You definitely won't regret trying this yummy breakfast or snack! Thanks for stopping by my blog ;)
There you go passion fruit, we meet again :)
Hehe! They will keep coming back! We really love them! Once we move house I'm going to grow my own again!
Moving to a new house?
Yep! One of our best friends from Belgium is moving to Cambodia beginning of next year and our contract here finishes in september, so looking for bigger house since we already have another friend living with us right now!
That looks so good , nice summer drink :D
Thanks, @journeyoflife! Though not drinkable, it makes a great alternative to a morning green smoothie. Thanks for dropping by!
Would you just look at that?! I had no idea there's such a great variety of awesome fruits in Cambodia. Maybe I should think about visiting? Haha
Thanks @kotturinn! Your kind comments always warm my heart. Be warned many people who visit Cambodia tend to stay hehe!
I'm happy to hear this!
It must be that good, I'm intrigued!
It's maybe not the most beautiful part of SE-Asia... but the people... the friendliest I have ever met!
Passion Fruit & Mangoes .. sounds absolutely delicious!
It sure was @jeffjagoe! You should try it one day ;) Thanks for dropping by!
It made me thirsty. Going to make my smoothie. ;) @amy-goodrich
Hehe! Hope it was a great one!
Passion Fruit! Oh I miss that tasty treat. This looks like a refreshing delight. Thanks for sharing. Do you ever StarFruit? It's another crispy fun one.
I love starfruit. A friend in Kampot had a tree, but since we moved I haven't seen them much! You really should come and visit us here ;) Would be great fun!