Layered Chocolate Pomegranate Chia Pudding

Not one, but two layers of delicious chia pudding. Have you ever tried using pomegranate juice to thicken your chia pudding? You will now because I know you’ll want to try this Layered Chocolate Pomegranate Chia Pudding.
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Do you ever go through food phases? Chia pudding has been on constant repeat for me these past few weeks. I love that it’s easy to meal prep in advance for a quick (and satisfying) breakfast in the morning.

Learn how to (easily) seed a pomegranate!

Plus, chia pudding is easy to customize with various flavors. Another food phase I’ve been into is pomegranates. It definitely helps that they are in season right now, so I am grabbing one every time I am at the grocery store.
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When fresh pomegranates aren’t in season, I can still get my pomegranate fix with POM Wonderful 100% Juice.

POM Wonderful 100% Juice is powered by antioxidants. The pomegranate is whole-pressed, meaning a unique blend of polyphenol antioxidants from two whole pomegranates – including its fruit, pith, and rind – is found in each 8 oz bottle.
You can usually always find a bottle of POM Wonderful 100% Juice in my refrigerator. I love adding a splash of pomegranate juice to sparkling water for a fun fizzy drink.
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I had fun partnering with POM Wonderful 100% Juice and The Recipe ReDux to create a recipe using pomegranate juice. With my current chia pudding food phase, this was the first idea that popped into my head. I’ve always made chia pudding with milk or non-dairy milk as the liquid, so I wanted to see if POM Wonderful 100% Juice would yield the same kind of pudding-like consistency.
It did! I wouldn’t be posting this recipe if it didn’t 😛

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pomegranate chia pudding in a small glass jar

Layered Chocolate Pomegranate Chia Pudding

  • Author: Chef Julie Harrington, RD
  • Prep Time: 8
  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Description

Not one, but two layers of delicious chia pudding. Have you ever tried using pomegranate juice to thicken your chia pudding? You will now because I know you’ll want to try this Layered Chocolate Pomegranate Chia Pudding.


Ingredients

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  • Chocolate layer:

  • 1/4 cups chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup milk (or non-dairy milk)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • Pomegranate layer:

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
  • (Optional) toppings: mini chocolate chips. pomegranate arils

Instructions

  1. Chocolate layer: In a small bowl, whisk together chia seeds, yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and cocoa powder. Cover and transfer to the refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Pomegranate layer: In a small bowl, whisk together chia seeds, yogurt, and POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice. Cover and transfer to the refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Assembly: Remove the chia puddings from the refrigerator. In 4 separate serving cups or containers, and 1/2 cup chocolate pudding to each cup. Add 1/2 cup pomegranate pudding on top to each cup. Top with mini chocolate chips and pomegranate arils, if desired.

Keywords: chia pudding

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Chef Julie Harrington, RD - Culinary Nutrition Consultant of chefjulierd.com

Be sure to also check out the other pomegranate-inspired recipes from fellow dietitians and food bloggers in this Recipe ReDux link-up. It’s the first and only recipe challenge founded by registered dietitians. Enjoy!

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HOW TO: Seed a Pomegranate

Learn the simple culinary technique of (easily) being able to seed a whole pomegranate to add powerful antioxidants to your recipes + save you money at the grocery store.
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever been intimidated of purchasing a pomegranate at the grocery store because you had no clue how to cut it. Now, grocery stores are making it very easy for you and pre-packaging pomegranate seeds, but are definitely much more expensive than buying a whole pomegranate.

Did you know each pomegranate contains hundreds of seeds? The pre-packaged versions, you are only getting maybe a quarter of the seeds of what a whole pomegranate holds. Don’t fear that whole pomegranate staring at you in the produce department. The skin of the pomegranate is thick and inedible, but there are hundreds of edible seeds called arils within. Gain confidence in the kitchen and follow my simple video below to easily seed a pomegranate.
Pomegranate season typically runs from October through February. When selecting pomegranates, look for a ripe, deep-colored fruit with a red to reddish-brown outer rind that is heavy for its size.

How to seed a pomegranate:

There are a few ways to seed a pomegranate. I’ve tried them all! This technique I find the easiest and the least messiest. Those bright and colorful seeds can easily stain your clothes and cutting board. Follow my simple video the next time you go seed a pomegranate.

When you remove the seeds underwater, the seeds sink to the bottom and the pith floats to the top. Simply skim the any pieces of the pith and drain your pomegranate seeds.

Health Benefits of Pomegranates

Pomegranates contain three types of antioxidant polyphenols, including tannins, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid, in significant amounts. Antioxidants are nature’s way of providing your cells with adequate defense against attack by reactive oxygen species. Pomegranates are a good source of fiber and contain vitamins A, C, and E, iron.

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How to use pomegranate seeds

Once you’ve seeded your pomegranate, snack on them as is or add them to a recipe. I like to sprinkle them over oatmeal or yogurt, top my waffles with them, add them to a salad, or even dessert. Be creative!
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