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March 7, 2017

Rainbow Chia Pudding Parfaits

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Rainbow Chia Pudding Parfaits | Colored naturally with fruit and veggies! Vegan and paleo friendly! Sometimes as a mom, I get stuck in a rut making the same things for my family. You may think, “you’re a food blogger, you must make amazing meals all the time.” To which I would reply is exactly why I don’t always feel like getting creative in the kitchen. I exhaust my mental capacities brainstorming ideas for the blog that when it comes down to cooking dinner, it’s easier just go with what I know! 

I came to the conclusion that I don’t necessarily have to reinvent the wheel each time I make something for my family, I can easily change it up by modifying what I already do. I’m impressed my tired brain thought of that, haha!

Rainbow Chia Pudding Parfaits | Colored naturally with fruit and veggies! Vegan and paleo friendly! Chia pudding has always been a great go-to snack to keep in the fridge. Instead of the typical chocolate and vanilla variations that usually grace the refrigerator shelf, I created this fun and healthy rainbow version to surprise the kids! 

Little do they know each pudding is full of wholesome, antioxidant-rich ingredients! We know chia seeds are rich in fiber, protein, omega-3’s, and more, but each color also contains nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables, like blueberries, raspberries, mango, spinach, and kiwi.

Rainbow Chia Pudding Parfaits | Colored naturally with fruit and veggies! Vegan and paleo friendly! It really doesn’t take long to blend each color up either. If you stick to basic color theory (thank you fine arts degree!) you can blend each color up from light to dark and not even have to rinse out the blender! It literally took less than 20 minutes to blend up each color, stir in the chia seeds and pop them in the fridge. Then the chia seeds expand and do the rest of the work. 🙂

This parfait is really the perfect treat to brighten up your day! Please tag me in your pics on social media too! I love seeing your creations!

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Rainbow Chia Pudding Parfaits


  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
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These beautiful chia pudding parfaits are chockfull of healthy ingredients! Each color is dyed naturally using fresh fruits and vegetables. Free of dairy, gluten, grains, and refined sugar!


Ingredients

Scale

For each color:

  • 1/2 cup dairy-free milk (I used almond and coconut milks, but any milk will do)
  • fruit blend (see color options below)
  • sweetener of choice (amount will depend on how sweet your fruit is) 1–3 teaspoons of maple syrup, coconut nectar, honey, or a couple of dates. Use more or less to taste.
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds per recipe/color (use 4 tablespoons chia seeds if your mixture blended measures over 1 cup)
  • splash of vanilla, optional
  • extra cut up fresh fruit, optional, for topping

Plus ONE of the fruits/veggie blends below, separate recipe per color:

  • Yellow— 1/4 cup ripe mango + 1/4 cup pineapple (can substitute extra mango or 1/2 banana for pineapple)
  • Orange— 1/3 cup ripe mango + a few strawberries + 1 small cube of a peeled beet
  • Red— 1/3 cup strawberries + a few raspberries + 1 small cube of a peeled beet
  • Purple— 1/3 cup blueberries and/or blackberries plus a few raspberries
  • Blue— 1/2 cup blueberries and/or blackberries
  • Green— 1/2 small banana, 1 kiwi (peeled), small handful baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Each color will need to be blended separately. You can give a quick rinse to the blender in between each color, but if you start with the lightest color, it may not be necessary every time.
  2. Place your milk and fruit into the blender and blend, but DON’T add chia seeds just yet. Stop and sweeten to taste. Continue to blend until smooth.
  3. Pour colored milk mixture into a container and whisk in chia seeds and optional vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until pudding has thickened. If possible, mix it again later to break up any chia clumps.
  4. Repeat steps for each color storing them each in separate containers.
  5. To assemble parfaits, layer a tall glass with alternating colors and top with additional fresh fruit. Makes 4-6 servings. Store leftover chia pudding in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

TIPS:

  1. The colors tend to become more muted after the liquid is absorbed by the chia seeds, so make it as vibrant as possible when blending in the fruits & veggies.
  2. Most of you may already know that yellow + red = orange, blue + red = purple, and yellow + blue = green (but green is easier because there are a lot of green fruits and veggies!) so if you’re having trouble achieving a particular color, for example your orange is too yellow, add a bit more of a red fruit to achieve a more vibrant orange color, and so on.
  • Category: snack, gluten-free, vegan

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Comments

  1. Bethany says

    March 28, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    This is by far the prettiest chia pudding I have ever seen! Love it!

    Reply
  2. Jennifer Corter says

    March 10, 2017 at 9:06 am

    I’ve never tried chia, but I think this recipe would change my mind about that!

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    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 10, 2017 at 10:03 am

      Thanks Jennifer! Have a lovely weekend!

      Reply
  3. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    March 9, 2017 at 6:21 pm

    Those rainbow layers are the prettiest! 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 9, 2017 at 7:18 pm

      Thank you friend!

      Reply
  4. Taylor Mobley says

    March 9, 2017 at 1:33 am

    If these taste even half as goos as they look.. then wow!! This is such a fun recipe that I will need to try!!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 9, 2017 at 7:19 pm

      Thank you for the kind words Taylor!

      Reply
  5. Taylor Mobley says

    March 9, 2017 at 1:32 am

    If these taste even half as good as they look, then wow!! This is such a fun recipe that I will need to try!

    Reply
  6. Sondra Barker says

    March 8, 2017 at 11:21 pm

    All of these look so tasty and pretty! I love chia seeds and there are so many benefits of eating them.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 9, 2017 at 7:20 pm

      Yes me too! Thank you Sondra! Have a great night!

      Reply
  7. Robin says

    March 8, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    This is so gorgeous–I’ve never thought of this before! Must try!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 9, 2017 at 7:21 pm

      Thank you! Please let me know if you try it out.

      Reply
  8. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says

    March 8, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    This is so pretty! I’ve been planning to search out some recipes with chia seeds and this looks really good. I’ll have to check out some of your other recipes too!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 9, 2017 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you Crystal. Please let me know if I can help you find something!

      Reply
  9. Cait Weingartner says

    March 8, 2017 at 8:35 am

    These look almost too pretty to eat! What a creative, and lovely dessert, and so perfect for Spring! I can’t wait to try making these!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 9, 2017 at 7:23 pm

      Thank you Cait! I hope you have a lovely evening!

      Reply
  10. Laura says

    March 8, 2017 at 8:22 am

    I am SO with you Joscelyn! There are days I make & shoot dessert, breakfast, etc. and then have zero idea what to cook for dinner…and I’m too spent to make something great {cue: time to whip out the Dino nuggets and plan better tomorrow LOL}! These parfaits are the prettiest dish I have seen all week long! I just know my kids would adore them!

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    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 9, 2017 at 7:24 pm

      Aw thanks Laura! This was so much fun to make!

      Reply
  11. Bianca says

    March 7, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    #SnackGoals

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    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 10, 2017 at 10:03 am

      I love that hashtag Bianca 🙂

      Reply
  12. Liv says

    March 7, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    This is such a beauiiful post!The colours of this parfait is wonderful I must try and make it also. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 10, 2017 at 10:04 am

      Thank you for the kind words, Liv!

      Reply
  13. Jewels says

    March 7, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    This looks beautiful and yummy. I’m going to try it this weekend.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 10, 2017 at 10:05 am

      Thank you Jewels! Please let me know how you like it. Have a great weekend xoxo

      Reply
  14. Tarryn says

    March 7, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    Omg! I can’t believe I haven’t found this before! I love chia seeds and I just might get my kids to eat this with all of the awesome colors!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 10, 2017 at 10:07 am

      Yes! I think they’d love it! I hope you’re having a great day, Tarryn!

      Reply
  15. Meghan says

    March 7, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    While I love this post I would also love to talk about your food photography!! Amazing shots!!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 10, 2017 at 10:08 am

      Thank you for the encouragement, Meghan! I really tried to capture the deliciousness of this recipe. Have a lovely weekend!

      Reply
  16. Summer @ Coffee With Summer says

    March 7, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    These look amazing and perfect for any springtime get together! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 10, 2017 at 10:08 am

      Thank you for pinning, Summer! Have a lovely weekend!

      Reply
  17. Lauren says

    March 7, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    Yum! These look awesome! I love chia seed pudding, especially when it’s blended with matcha but the mango one sounds incredible. Will definitely be pinning!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says

      March 10, 2017 at 10:10 am

      Thank you, Lauren. I really appreciate you helping me get the word out there. Your kindness is much appreciated xoxo

      Reply

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