Key Lime Chia Parfait

Fast and easy dessert.  It is reminiscent of a slice of key lime pie. It is pretty too.  Parfaits are always good looking.  You can do a better job than I did layering.  Give it a try.

Key Lime Chia Parfait

• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla 
• 1 fresh lime, juice and zest
• 1 banana
• 2 pieces mint cookies, crushed  (I used Girls Scout Mint Cookies)
• kiwi and strawberry slices

Combine all the ingredients except the cookies, kiwi and strawberry slices in a blender or in a bowl and mix with a fork. Place half of the mixture in a glass, top with strawberry slices, then with crushed mint cookies, then add the rest of the pudding mixture. Top with kiwi slices. Enjoy.

Chocolate Peppermint Avocado Chia Pudding

This dessert tastes like peppermint stuffed Oreos.  That cookie with the green frosting in between the oreos. I had a craving for these cookies which I had but I wanted the flavors of the chocolate with the peppermint in pudding form. Chia seeds came to the rescue and gave it that rich velvety texture.  I made it richer with avocado and a dash of coffee. Heavenly! 

Chocolate Peppermint Chia Pudding

• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 4 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 avocado 
• 1/2 tbsp cocoa
• 1/4 tsp instant coffee powder
• 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract

Combine all the ingredients in a blender or place in a glass jar and mix with fork.  Store in the fridge. Serve with fruit of your choice.  I used blackberries.