Creamy chia pudding, sweet cherries, and rich toasted almonds come together for this healthy plant-based parfait. A mixture of textures and sweet flavor, this is the perfect healthy breakfast or midday vegan snack.
To toast the almonds: Preheat your oven to 350Place the almonds on a baking sheet or in a baking pan. Bake until golden brown 5-7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
To make the Cherry Chia Almond Parfait: In a blender, combine the almond milk, dates, chia seeds, and vanilla. Puree until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Divide the chia pudding evenly between 4 serving glasses. Top each with ½ cup of the frozen cherries. Sprinkle on the almonds. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
Make Ahead: Prepare each of the components ahead of time: toasted almonds, chia pudding, and cherries. You can combine the chia pudding and cherries ahead of time. However, wait to add the almonds until just before serving. This will help them keep their crunchy texture.Nut-Free: Substitute with any plant-based milk, like soy or oat. Substitute the sliced almonds with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or hemp seeds.Fresh Cherries: When fresh cherries are in season, use them in this recipe. A cherry pitter will help make quick work of removing the pits. Use a mix of red and white Rainier cherries for a fancier presentation.Other frozen fruit variations: You can use any frozen fruit for this recipe. Frozen blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and mango would all taste delicious!