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Berry-Cado Chia Cup

The 'Berry-cado' is a 100% healthy, nutrient-dense breakfast pudding that combines creamy layers with fresh textures. It features a coconut-infused chia base topped with thickened yogurt, fresh avocado, banana, and vibrant berries.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp water for chia base
  • 1 tsp honey for chia base
  • 1 cup regular yogurt
  • 1/2 medium avocado
  • 1/2 medium banana
  • 1/2 medium lemon
  • 1/2 cup water for lemon dip
  • 4 medium strawberries
  • 10-12 fresh blueberries
  • 1 tbsp soaked cashews and almonds
  • 1 tbsp mixed raisins black and white
  • 1 tsp sunflower seeds
  • 1 tsp pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tsp honey for drizzling

Equipment

  • Glass jar with lid  (for mixing chia)
  • Sieve/Strainer  (to thicken the yogurt)
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Small bowl (for the lemon water dip)
  • Piping bag (or a plastic bag with the corner cut off)
  • Clear serving glass

Method
 

Prepare the Chia Pudding
  1. In a glass jar, combine the chia seeds, coconut milk, a splash of water, and a teaspoon of honey. Close the lid and shake vigorously until well-mixed. Place it in the refrigerator to set until it becomes a gel-like pudding.
Thicken the Yogurt
  1. Place a sieve over a bowl. Pour the regular yogurt into the sieve and place it in the fridge. Do not stir it. Allow the liquid (whey) to drain out until the yogurt reaches a thick, creamy, labneh-like consistency.
Prepare the Fruit
  1. Slice the avocado into wedges and then into cubes.
  2. Slice the banana into rounds.
  3. Briefly dip the avocado and banana slices into a mixture of water and lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown.
  4. Slice the strawberries.
Whisk the Yogurt
  1. Once the yogurt is thickened, give it a light stir to ensure it is smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Layers
  1. Press thin slices of avocado against the inside walls of your serving glass.
  2. Fill a piping bag with the set chia pudding and pipe a layer into the bottom of the glass.
  3. Arrange banana slices against the glass walls above the chia layer.
  4. Spoon the thickened, creamy yogurt on top of the chia and fruit.
  5. Decorate the top with sliced strawberries, blueberries, soaked cashews, almonds, raisins, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
  6. Drizzle a bit of honey over the top before serving.

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