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Spiced Pear and Chia Pudding Parfaits

Serves 2 to 4

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Spiced Pear and Chia Pudding Parfaits

End your day with dessert that doubles as gut support. Cinnamon-stewed pears are layered with creamy coconut chia pudding and crunchy maple granola. Sweet, spiced, and deeply comforting―it’s the perfect closing chapter to your reset day.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe pears, diced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp (22 mL) maple syrup
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chia seeds
  • 2 cups (500 mL) coconut milk, or milk of choice
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) low-sugar maple or regular granola

Directions

01
In small saucepan, simmer pears with maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg over medium-low heat until softened and fragrant, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
02
In medium jar or bowl, whisk together chia seeds, coconut milk, and vanilla paste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
03
When ready to serve, layer chia pudding, spiced pears, and granola into jars or glasses.
04
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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