Persian Lime Balsamic Chia Pudding Parfait

Recipe by: Susan V. , Featured on Chef AJ’s channel on 2-20-24

Ingredients:

• For the Chia Pudding:
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Persian Lime Balsamic
  • 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste, optionally substitute agave or date syrup)

• For the Parfait Layers:
  • Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • Granola (I make my own, recipe in the notes below)
  • Lime slices for garnish

Directions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together chia seeds, coconut milk, Persian Lime Balsamic, and maple syrup. Stir well to avoid clumps.
2. Let the chia pudding mixture sit for 10 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the chia pudding thickens.
4. Once the chia pudding has set, layer it in glasses or jars with fresh berries and granola.
5. Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the glass, finishing with a layer of berries and granola.
6. Garnish with lime slices.
7. Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes if desired or serve immediately.

Notes:

• To make your own Granola use the following recipe:

Ingredients:

• 3 cups rolled oats 
• 1/2 cup pure, maple syrup 
• 1 teaspoon almond extract 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• Add in raisins, coconut or nuts, or any other mix ins that you would like (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 
2. In a bowl, mixed oats, maple syrup, vanilla and almond extract
3. Spread the mixture out onto a parchment line baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes
4. Mix and bake an additional 10 minutes
5. allow granola to cool and store in an airtight container