This Chia Parfait Has Major Pina Colada Vibes
Chia seeds are one health trend that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. And for good reason: Packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, they're a great way to add texture to foods like smoothies and oatmeal while benefitting your body at the same time.
Take, for instance, this pretty chia parfait from healthy food blogger Chrissa Benson that proves breakfast doesn’t have to be boring. Pineapple juice, light coconut milk, honey, and chia seeds come together to form the chia pudding which is then layered with toasted coconut flakes and fresh pineapple.
“With summer approaching, I wanted to create something reminiscent of a pina colada (my favorite tropical cocktail) but with a healthy twist,” says Benson. Her advice: Don’t skip toasting the coconut. “It brings out such depth in flavor, it’s really worth the extra step,” she says.
Pina Colada Chia Pudding
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Prep Time5 minutes
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Cook Time2 minutes
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Servingspeople
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- 2 tsp honey
- 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2/3 cup pineapple roughly chopped
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For more healthy breakfast ideas, check out these AM meals that wellness influencers love, plus this savory oatmeal.
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