This recipe calls for sprouted Chia Seeds, to do this you will need to let the seeds sit for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight. If you don’t give yourself the time to do so, you can make this recipe without sprouting the Chia Seeds, you will just have a slightly grainier consistency.
You can use pomegranate seeds already removed from the fruit, or remove the seeds yourself. By removing the seeds yourself, you will be able to save the juice. If you by them already removed from the fruit you won't have enough juice, which is ok, your yogurt just will not be pink.
To remove the seeds from a pomegranate all you have to do is cut the pomegranate into four wedges. Then hold one of the wedges over a bowl in your sink, with the seeds facing down towards your bowl. Then smack the skin side of the pomegranate with a spoon and your seeds will pop right out into your bowl. Do the same thing with all four wedges.
Sprouting your chia seeds: Place chia seeds, water, yogurt, and pomegranate juice into your serving dish or container. Stir everything together until the chia seeds are evenly distributed. Then cover with a lid or foil and place in the fridge overnight. The seeds will expand and soak up the moisture from the water.
After your chia seeds have set overnight, or for a minimum of 4 hours, stir everything one more time, then top with your pomegranate seeds! Serve and Enjoy!
Macro Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pomegranate Chia Seed Yogurt Parfait
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311Calories from Fat 107
% Daily Value*
Fat 11.9g18%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 13.3mg4%
Sodium 87.5mg4%
Potassium 47.2mg1%
Carbohydrates 23.3g8%
Fiber 12.4g52%
Sugar 10.1g11%
Protein 30.3g61%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 3.4mg4%
Calcium 50.1mg5%
Iron 12mg67%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.