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    Published: Mar 5, 2016 · Modified: Feb 5, 2022 by bri · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Guava and Strawberry Chia Pudding Parfait

    This creamy chia pudding features a refreshing combination of strawberries and guava. The guava strawberry puree can also be spooned onto yogurt, added to smoothies, or eaten straight off the spoon.
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    Guava strawberry chia pudding in a glass with chopped mango on top

    When it comes to grocery shopping, you're either a list-maker or a risk taker. List makers are the organized ones among us - those who enter the store on a clear mission each time. These people get what they went in for. Then there's the risk takers. Those who eschew the list and just make decisions on the fly. Grocery shopping for a risk taker can be like Russian Roulette. Most of the time it'll turn out fine – but other times it’s a complete fail. You'll go into the store needing one item, but come out with ten (and none of them being what you actually needed). Unfortunately for us, my list game is definitely poor. This doesn't really pair well with my tendency to buy all the things. Anyone need an extra bag of oats? We have three. And since our cupboards are all within an inch or two of shutting (and not in the right direction), we could really use all the help we can get.

    But as annoying as my grocery shopping habits might be, there's definitely times when winging pays dividends. Like last week, when I was meandering through the produce aisle, and got stopped dead in my tracks by the scent of… tropical paradise. I traced it back to a basket of ripe guavas, which I knew I absolutely had to have. At the time I had no clue what I'd do with them…but I'd figure that part out later. In the end, I forgot the bananas and almonds I originally came for, but meh. I had guavas.

    Chia seed pudding probably isn't new to you. Mix these magical seeds with nut-milk, vanilla and a bit of sweetener and ta-da, you've got yourself a healthy vegan pudding! But despite all its amazing qualities, straight up chia seed pudding doesn’t have quite enough going on to keep me totally satisfied. I need toppings. Fun, colorful stuff. Things like this thick and luscious guava and strawberry fruit puree, which can be generously layered with the pudding. And swirled in at your heart's content. To keep with the tropical theme, I added fresh mangos and shredded coconut on top. It’s a delightful combination and I think you’ll really enjoy it.

    Sliced guava in a pan

    The guava and strawberry fruit puree is so delicious that we're just polishing off our third batch of the week. It’s definitely the star of this chia seed pudding parfait, but it also goes well in a variety of other things. Like swirled into yogurt, blended into a smoothie, or straight out of the jar (which is how I'm currently eating it). Guava on its own has that sweet and slightly sour flavor profile that's common in other tropical fruits, like passion fruit. The flavor is undeniably exotic. The guavas I used were the yellow kind – small, almost golf ball sized fruit with a whitish-yellow interior. Some verged on the palest shade of pink, but nothing like the variety with bright pink flesh like I'd seen in Hawaii. In any case, they still smelled intensely of guava – and the taste also lived up to my expectations. I imagine you could also use different types of guava for this recipe, but the most important thing is that they're ripe! The addition of the strawberries helped boost the natural sweetness, and turned the puree into a beautiful shade of pink.

    To make the fruit puree, you'll need to cook down the guavas for 30 minutes. Once the guavas are soft, simply strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve. You'll want to spend a good five minutes mashing the guava about to ensure that you extract as much fruit as possible. Only the hard seeds should remain. Then, the thick guava puree goes into a blender with strawberries, the beans from a vanilla pod and a bit of sweetener. I used brown rice syrup in this recipe, but you could easily substitute for your liquid sweetener of choice. Keep in mind that brown rice syrup is ~20% less sweet than regular sugar, so just make sure you're adjusting to taste.

    When I make this recipe, I like to prep the puree and chia seed pudding the night before. I let them set in their own containers overnight, and then combine in the morning. Top with freshly chopped mango and shredded coconut. Extra servings can be stored in the fridge for a couple days, either assembled or not. It's the perfect grab-and-go breakfast for busy weekdays. And, while I label this recipe as breakfast, it would definitely work equally well as a sweet treat or a healthy dessert.

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    Guava and Strawberry Chia Pudding Parfait

    This creamy chia pudding features a refreshing combination of strawberries and guava. The guava strawberry puree can also be spooned onto yogurt, added to smoothies, or eaten straight off the spoon.
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author: Bri
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    Ingredients

    Chia Pudding

    • ½ cup chia seeds
    • 2½ cups non-dairy milk
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Chopped fresh mango (for serving, about 1 mango)
    • Shredded coconut (for garnish, about 2 tablespoons)

    Guava Strawberry Puree

    • ¾ lb guava
    • ¾ cup water
    • ½ lb strawberries, chopped (frozen or fresh)
    • 1 vanilla bean (seeds only, see note 1)
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
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    Instructions

    Chia Pudding

    • Mix: Whisk together chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, vanilla. Let sit on the counter for 10 minutes, whisking occasionally to prevent clumping. Cover and transfer to the fridge to thicken (about 40 minutes or overnight).

    Guava Strawberry Puree

    • Cook guava: Wash guava and trim ends, then thinly slice or chop. Add guava and water to a medium saucepan. Cover with a lid, bring to a boil over medium high. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until guava is soft. Remove lid, cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes.
    • Strain guava: Transfer guava to a fine mesh sieve placed over a heatproof bowl. Use the back of a spoon to mash the guava through the sieve, until just the seeds are held back (this should take about 5 minutes). Discard the seeds.
    • Cook strawberries: Give the saucepan a quick rinse, add the berries. Cook on medium-low heat until the berries begin to release their juices, about 5 minutes.
    • Blend: Combine guava, strawberries, vanilla seeds, and maple syrup to a blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more maple syrup if needed. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate.

    To Serve

    • Assemble: Spoon the thickened chia pudding into cups or bowls. Add a generous serving of guava strawberry puree. Top with mango and coconut.

    Notes

    1. How to deseed a vanilla bean: To remove the seeds from a vanilla bean, slice the bean lengthwise. Press down on the hooked end of the bean to hold it in place, then run the back of your knife against the cut side of the bean. Small black seeds will accumulate on your knife, and these are what you need for this recipe!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 748mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 1416IU | Vitamin C: 247mg | Calcium: 404mg | Iron: 3mg
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