Kiwi Matcha Smoothie & Chocolate Chia Parfait
I love simple treats like this kiwi matcha smoothie parfait, and yeah making it is much easier than saying it. 😅
It’s such a rich taste sensation that comes together so fast! And the pudding it’s paired with isn’t an everyday chocolate pudding.
Oh no, it’s a dark chocolate raspberry chia pudding. Healthy benefits + an extreme YUM factor!
This is my go to when I’m intensely focused on writing or a new project, because I’ll actually forget to eat. I don’t even feel hunger, almost like I’m devouring words as food.
I know how unhealthy this can be, so I make simple meals ahead of time.
One of those is chia pudding. I eat it with fruit and add avocado toast or a light salad. They also make great on-the-go meals when packed into mason jars or little containers.
→ Kiwi Matcha Smoothie Parfait is a perfect dessert for this delicious and fast Creamy Avocado dish ←
Keep a big bowl in your fridge for quick pick me ups and something to snack on when you come home hungry.
You can grab a spoonful here and there while you get your meal together. This curbs intense hunger pains in a healthy way, so you don’t overeat.
It also helps guard against grabbing fast food on the way home, because you know this is already waiting for you.
Make a salty sweet protein combo by adding nut butter or vegan caramel sauce. Great when you’re really hungry!
The Superfoods Chia Pudding above is another yummilicious treat
What you do is make up a container of plain chia pudding and keep it in the fridge. Also store sliced fruit in the freezer to make into nice cream and smoothies.
That way you can make up a refreshing treat in about 5 minutes.
Flavors of this parfait are decadent tasting but so healthy- no refined sugars, it’s gluten free, dairy free, and includes simple but powerful superfoods. Such a winning combination!
Oh and speaking of superfoods, here are some health benefits I recently discovered about Kiwis…
Kiwi:
- High in vitamin C and rich in antioxidants
- Contains high serotonin levels, a hormone that helps induce and maintain sleep
- One of the most nutritionally dense fruits
- Contains folate, potassium, fiber, carotenoids, polyphenols, chlorophyll, glutathione and pectin
- Source of Vitamin E but low in calories
Sometimes the simplest treats are are the most delicious. Like when you combine kiwi matcha smoothie with chocolate raspberry chia pudding… the taste is ambrosia, and I hope you enjoy it much as we do!
You can find more Quick Meal and Treat Recipes on my Instagram
Here is a recipe for a Simple Chia Pudding. Very colorful and delicious!
Kiwi Matcha Smoothie & Chocolate Chia Pudding
Print RecipeIngredients
- Chocolate Raspberry Chia Pudding
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened plant based milk
- 1/4 cup of chia seeds
- 1/3 cup organic cocoa powder
- 2-3 tablespoons coconut yogurt
- handful mashed fresh raspberries
- shavings from a non-dairy dark chocolate bar, optional
- natural sweetener (maple syrup, agave or brown rice syrup, etc,) to taste
Kiwi Matcha Smoothie / Nice Cream- 3-4 ripe bananas
- 1-2 kiwis, skinned and chopped
- matcha powder, to taste
- sweetener to taste
Instructions
Chia Pudding: Whisk the milk, cacao, yogurt, chia, raspberries, and dark chocolate in a bowl; taste and add sweetener. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, stir again, and refrigerate for 3 hours but preferable overnight.
Smoothie / Nice Cream: Slice the bananas. and place in a freezer safe bag. Freeze for a couple of hours to overnight. Once the bananas are frozen, let them sit on the counter at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes to thaw a bit. This makes it easier to churn the ice cream. I find that I don’t have to continually scrape down the sides, and the mixture doesn’t clump up and strain the machine. Blend the bananas, kiwi, and matcha powder in a food processor or blender until thick and creamy.
Assembly: You can either stir the pudding and nice cream together in a glass or bowl, or layer it like I did. Top with whatever fresh fruit and sprinkles you like.
Notes
This makes a thicker pudding, so the heavier fruit or layer doesn't sink. You can decrease the amount of chia seeds to 1/4 cup or less, or just increase the amount of liquids you add. You can also skip the coconut yogurt, but it does make a creamier texture.
