Something really awesome happened the other day. Blackberry cheesecake chia parfaits. Yesss. This recipe is a spinoff of this cheesecake recipe that I posted the other day and honestly, I don't know which is better. My advice is to make them both, eat them both, and very soon you'll love them both. It'll be a beautiful thing.
Chia pudding is one of those things that I love but don't eat very often. Then when I do eat it again I'm always questioning why I don't have it more often. It is so so easy to make, packed full of all kinds of good things like Omega-3's and antioxidants, and so filling as well. If you pair the chia goodness with fresh blackberries and some blackberry cheesecake then you have yourself a quick and nutritious snack that'll keep you happy for hours to come!
Blackberry Chia Parfait
makes 2 parfaits
Chia Pudding:
1 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons chia seeds
Drop of vanilla
Stir together all ingredients. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour, stirring every so often. Remove from fridge.
Cheesecake Mixture:
2 cups blackberries
1 cup cashews, soaked up to 8 hours
3/4 cup coconut shreds
1/2 cup dates
2 tablespoons coconut milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Layer with cheesecake mixture. Top with fresh berries, cinnamon, and pomegranate seeds. Serve, enjoy!