Chia Pudding Fruit Parfait with Magic Shell

Chia pudding is one of those things I kept seeing everywhere and putting off making because I was convinced the texture would be weird and I would not like it. Then I actually made it and realized I had been missing out for no reason. This chia pudding fruit parfait with magic shell is the recipe that fully converted me and I think it is going to do the same for you. Creamy, fruity, crunchy from the magic shell, and so nourishing that it works as breakfast, a snack, or dessert depending on what kind of day you are having.

The berry base is where the flavor really comes from. Mashed raspberries and chopped strawberries mixed right into the greek yogurt and chia seeds gives you this beautiful bright pink color and a naturally sweet, slightly tangy base that tastes like summer. The chia seeds soak up all that moisture as it sets and create the creamiest, most satisfying pudding texture without any cooking or complicated steps. Greek yogurt adds protein and richness and the berries add antioxidants and natural sweetness so every single layer is doing something good for you.

The magic shell is the moment this recipe goes from really good to absolutely incredible. Dark chocolate chips melted with coconut oil poured over the top in a smooth glossy layer that hardens almost immediately into that satisfying crack when you break through it with a spoon. If you grew up putting Smucker’s magic shell on your ice cream you know exactly the feeling and this version is made with two real ingredients that you feel great about. The contrast between the cold creamy berry chia pudding underneath and the snappy chocolate shell on top is one of the best texture combinations I have put in a recipe in a long time.

Assemble it in a glass jar or a little bowl, pour the magic shell over the top, let it harden for just a minute, and then dig in. It is the kind of recipe that looks way more impressive than the effort required and tastes like something from a trendy cafe that you made at home in about ten minutes. Meal prep a few jars at a time, add the magic shell right before eating, and you have the most nourishing and satisfying snack or breakfast ready to go whenever you need it.

Chia Pudding Fruit Parfait with Magic Shell

A creamy berry chia pudding made with mashed raspberries, chopped strawberries, greek yogurt, and chia seeds topped with a two ingredient dark chocolate magic shell that hardens into a satisfying snap. Naturally sweet, packed with protein and antioxidants, and ready in minutes. The most impressive ten minute snack or breakfast you will make all summer.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Resting Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings 1

Ingredients

  

• ¼ cup raspberries
• ¼ cup strawberries, finely chopped
• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1 Tbs chia seeds
• 3 Tbs dark chocolate chips
• ½ Tbs coconut oil

Instructions

 

• Mash raspberries with a fork in the bottom of a small dish.
• Add chopped strawberries and greek yogurt and stir to combine.
• Add chia seeds and stir to combine. Smooth the surface flat.
• In a microwave safe dish, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth. About 30 seconds.
• Pour the melted chocolate over the flattened greek yogurt mixture.
• Place in the fridge for minimum of 2 hours to allow the chocolate to harden and chia seeds to hydrate. Crack the shell and enjoy!

Keyword healthy snacks