Happy Birthday, America! I admit it: I’m a junkie for holidays, themes, etc. so I just HAD to post something red, white, and blue for this week’s recipe blog. However I wanted something quick and easy because you’re likely busy hosting or attending events and have enough things to do (OR you’re thoroughly enjoying a lazy weekend which is just as important to preserve!). Why not take the simple chia seed pudding recipe I’ve already posted and add some red and blue to the mix!
Fourth of July Parfait
Start with this chia seed recipe:
Chia Seed Pudding http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chia-seed-pudding
- 2 ½ cup almond milk
- 3 Tbsp sf syrup
- ½ cup chia seeds (3 oz)
- ½ tsp lemon zest
In 1 quart jar, combine milk and syrup. Close jar and shake. Add seeds and zest. Close and shake again. Refrigerate until very thick and pudding like – 4+ hours or overnight. Shake or stir occasionally.
Then use blueberries and either strawberries or raspberries to add festive blue and red. I like to layer blueberries, pudding, raspberries from bottom to top so that the finished product runs red, white, and blue top to bottom! Make individual parfaits or one larger bowl to serve as a pretty centerpiece. Serving size is based on fruit – ½ cup fruit = 1 carb.
I used a champagne flute for my parfait (~1 cup total). This recipe would make enough pudding for about 8 of these small parfaits. Using more fruit would help with the layers look - the pudding really worked into nooks and crannies!
Enjoy the holiday weekend, but don’t forget that you can still celebrate on plan! Grill up chicken breasts or turkey/chicken dogs or burgers. Grilled veggies or meltdown-friendly side salads round out the meal. Then dive into this parfait or other fruit-based dessert for a light and refreshing finish! Feast to America, feast to your health, and as always…FEAST ON!!!
~Coach Lauren
