Superfoods Chia Smoothie Parfait

Superfoods…do I use that word, or am I supposed to call it something else?

I read an article that said the word was just hype. BUT then they said that these types of food have extra large doses of minerals and vitamins, that can help you ward off diseases and live a healthier, longer life.

ok, so what makes the word hype? lol

Vegan Dairy Substitutes for your parfaits

I do know that this chia smoothie parfait is super yum, super healthy, and all around super -so superfoods it is!

Before I forget, the easy recipe for this Kombucha Chia Parfait is on my Instagram. Just scroll down from the top a little bit, and you’ll see it.

So we have the immense Yum factor covered, but you’re also going to love how healthy these recipes are too. Here are just a few facts about the ingredients:

Chia Seeds:

Delivers a massive amount of nutrients, with very few calories
Loaded with fiber, protein, Omega-3 fatty acids and various micro-nutrients
High in several nutrients that are important for bone health
Incredibly easy to incorporate into your diet, since the taste is neutral

More delicious Chia Pudding in a Bowl recipes

Blueberries:

Rich in antioxidants like proanthocyanidins, which has the ability to reverse inflammation.(Inflammation is at the root of most diseases and taxes the body like no other — it causes heart disease, diabetes, cancer and almost every illness.)
Known as “neuro-protective agents” which can help protect our brains from degeneration, neurotoxicity and oxidative stress
Can help regulate your gastrointestinal track, just by eating a couple handfuls a day. Low in calories, low on the glycemic index and high in fiber

Red Raspberries:

Rich source of dietary fiber and antioxidants, but it’s also low in calories

One of the highest concentrations of antioxidants of any fruit on earth

The berries are full of Vitamin C, which helps repair skin tissues,and it also aids in cell regeneration of the skin, bones, ligaments and blood vessels

Spinach:

Researchers have identified more than a dozen different flavonoid compounds in spinach, that function as anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agents
Most of the flavonoid and carotenoid nutrients found in spinach, that provide anti-inflammatory benefits, provide antioxidant benefits as well
The wealth of vitamin K, provided by spinach, is important for maintaining bone health
Calorie for calorie, leafy green vegetables, like spinach, provide more nutrients than any other food

Superfoods are definitely not boring!

My colorful bowl above is a superfoods treasure chest, and oh the taste! It’s a Piña Colada Smoothie, with Tropical Chia Oats.

For starters, it has fresh pineapple, coconut cream, maybe rum , and lots more delicious tidbits. The full recipe is on another one of my Instagram posts. Go check it out!

Make Easy & Healthy Caramel Granola for Toppings

The great thing is that you can use all these superfood ingredients in many different types of recipes, whether they are sweet or savory, baked, cooked or raw they are so amazing!

–> One last thing, the recipe below is for the purple chia parfait. To make a light parfait, swirl in non-dairy yogurt, and then top it with fruit, seeds, and nuts.

For a heartier meal, mix it with a smoothie bowl.The combinations are endless. Enjoy!

Purple Superfoods Chia Smoothie Parfait

Print Recipe

Serves: 2-4 Cooking Time: 1 hour to overnight

Ingredients

Chia Pudding
1 1/2 cups unsweetened plant based milk
1/4 cup of chia seeds
2-3 tablespoons coconut yogurt
sweetener to taste (I used maple syrup)
Superfood Smoothie
2 ripe bananas, sliced & frozen
2 cups blueberries, frozen*
2 cups raspberries, frozen*
large handful spinach

Instructions

Chia Pudding: Whisk the milk, yogurt, chia, and sweetener to taste in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, stir again, and refrigerate for 3 hours but preferable overnight to become more creamy.

Smoothie: Slice the bananas. and place in a freezer safe bag. Place the berries in a separate freezer bag. Freeze for a couple of hours to overnight. Once the fruit is 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 frozen fruit. I find that I don’t have to continually scrape down the sides, and the mixture doesn’t clump up and strain the machine.

Place all the ingredients for the smoothie in a food processor or blender and mix until thick and creamy. (You can add some coconut water or milk to thin it a bit. I like it thick, because it will hold heavier topping items without having them sink. )Taste and add any sweetener you prefer. You could also add some protein powder, spirulina, or anything else to make it more filling and even healthier.

Assembly: You can either stir the pudding and smoothie together in a glass or bowl, or layer it like I did in the smoothie bowl. Top with whatever fresh fruit and sprinkles you like. I like to add hemp hearts and a mix of seed and nuts.