Mixed Berry Chia Pudding Parfait

Chia pudding is such a delicious treat! PLUS, when you make a BATCH, you will have four servings ready to go for a perfect snack or mini meal.

A big bonus of chia seeds beyond the omega-3 fats they deliver is that they are loaded with fiber, which makes this filling! You could switch this up and pair it with other favorite fruit, use a different type of milk (this calls for coconut milk), or even add an extra drizzle of maple syrup if needed.

Mixed Berry Chia Pudding Parfait (Image: Owen Morgan)

Mixed Berry Chia Pudding Parfait (Image: Molly Morgan)

Mixed Berry Chia Pudding Parfait
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla coconut milk
1/2 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 cup frozen mixed berries*
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons Barlean’s Lemon Creme Omega Swirl (for serving)
1 cup+ fresh blueberries (for serving)

*I used Wyman’s frozen mixed berries!

Directions:

1. In a small bowl whisk together the milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir in the frozen mixed berries. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or for best results, overnight.

2. Divide among serving containers, drizzle container with omega swirl, layer the chia pudding and fresh blueberries. Then finish with a drizzle of omega swirl and fresh blueberries.

For more info on Barlean’s Omega Swirl, click here

Nutrition facts (per serving): 200 calories, 9 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 20 milligrams sodium, 30 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 19 grams sugar, 2 grams protein

Wild Blueberries & Mango Half and Half Smoothie

Wild Blueberries & Mango Half and Half Smoothie

This delicious smoothie is full of flavor and antioxidants! Adding Wild Blueberries gives this smoothie a more intense blueberry flavor, compared to 'regular' cultivated blueberries. Plus Wild Blueberries have twice the antioxidant capacity compared to cultivated blueberries. Research is linking the potential health benefits of Wild Blueberries to gut health, diabetes, cancer, and brain health. 

Look for frozen Wild Blueberries, in the freezer section of the grocery store! 

Wild Blueberries grow naturally in Maine and Eastern Canada, it is estimated that Wild Blueberry plants have been there for 10,000 years. The plants are interlocking. spread across fields called barrens and are genetically diverse. It is the plants diversity that gives the Wild Blueberries the perfect balance of tart and sweetness. About 99% of the Wild Blueberry crop is individually quick frozen (IQF) at the time of harvest.

Look for Wild Blueberries in the freezer section of your grocery store and make sure the package says "Wild" on it (example pictured right), to ensure you are getting the amazing tasting and antioxidant power of Wild Blueberries. For more information on Wild Blueberries visit: http://www.wildblueberries.com/

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Wild Blueberries & Mango Half and Half Smoothie

Serves 4 (7 oz)

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen Wild Blueberries, plus 12 blueberries for garnish

1/2 cup grape juice

6 oz vanilla yogurt (Greek or Icelandic suggested)

1 cup frozen mango cubes

1 cup water

Directions:

In a blender, add the frozen mango cubes and water. Blend until icy and smooth. Add a layer of the pureed mango mixture to each of the glasses. Rinse the blender. 

Next in the blender, combine the frozen Wild Blueberries with the grape juice and yogurt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Top each of the four glasses with a layer of the Wild Blueberry smoothie mixture.

Top each glass with (at least) 3 Wild Blueberries and serve immediately.