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

7 Super Simple Side Dishes

There are so many delicious flavors of summer! Here are some super simple side dishes that are built around some of what is fresh now, including: green beans, peaches, fruit, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini.

Summer Peach Burrata Caprese

Slice a tomato and peach into thin slices and arrange on a platter around pieces of burrata cheese. Then add in fresh basil leaves and just before serving drizzle with balsamic glaze. See the picture above of this delicious and pretty dish.

Roasted Garlic Green Beans

Roasted Garlic Green Beans

How to: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Trim green beans. Place about 2 cups of beans on baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes until beans are tender and lightly browned. Serve.

Adjust quantities of olive oil and garlic powder based on the amount of green beans used.

Note: this would work well with wax beans too!

Sliced Veggie Tray

Wash and prepare garden-fresh veggies like sweet cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots. Slice the cucumbers and carrots into slices or sticks. Arrange all of the veggies on a tray, chill, and serve paired with your favorite vegetable dip.

Baked Zucchini Parm Fries

Baked Zucchini Parm Fries

Prepare a batch of baked zucchini parm fries, click here for the recipe. These go great paired with your favorite grilled protein or can even be served as an appetizer!

Fresh Fruit Salad

Wash and prepare a variety of colorful fruit selections like blueberries, strawberries, peaches, watermelon, and cherries. Toss together in a serving bowl, chill, and serve.

Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad

Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad

This twist on the traditional pasta salad is perfect for a simple summer side dish and can easily be made ahead! Click here for the recipe.

Bean and Veggie Dip

A delicious dip that goes well as a side dish at dinner or even an appetizer! Serve with whole grain tortilla chips or even use it as a topping for tacos. Click here for the recipe.

Mediterranean Loaded Fries with Tahini Sauce

These fries are delicious and loaded with all the right things - falafel, chopped red and yellow pepper, sliced olives, diced radishes and cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese. Plus then topped with this homemade magical tahini sauce!

This recipe calls for two frozen products - one from Alexia and another from Sol Cuisine, if you can’t find these brands at your grocery stores opt for similar products. Or you can make your own baked sweet potato fries and falafel too!

For a baked Sweet Potato Fry recipe, check out my go-to recipe on page 115-116 in my book Skinny Size It (Harlequin Non-Fiction).

Mediterranean Loaded Fries (Image: Molly Morgan)

Mediterranean Loaded Fries with Tahini Sauce
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1 bag (15 oz) of Alexia Sweet Potato Fries
1 cup chopped veggies (red pepper, yellow pepper, cucumber, radish, onions)
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 bag (10 oz) Sol Spicy Mediterranean Falafel or similar

Ingredients - Sauce:
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
5 tablespoons water, plus more
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Directions:
1. Pre-heat an air-fryer or oven to 425 degrees F. Cook the sweet potato fries and falafel to the package instructions.
2. Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk together the tahini sauce ingredients and chop the vegetables.
3. Arrange the baked fries on a platter and top with vegetables, olives, feta, and falafel. Then finish with the tahini sauce AND serve with extra tahini sauce on the side.