Red Velvet Swirl Overnight Chia Seeds

By Jen Paleracio | May 10, 2017

You wouldn’t think something that looks so pretty is totally healthy. Today, I made my beet smoothie. I had half of my smoothie for breakfast and the rest I mixed it to this gorgeous red velvet overnight chia seed recipe. So, let’s start blending!

 

Blended beets

 

The ready assembled Red Velvet Overnight Chia Seeds

 

Recipe

 

Jen Paleracio
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium beet peeled
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 2 13 oz. canned coconut cream
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup divided
  • 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings
  • 4 medjool dates no preservatives, organic if possible

Instructions
 

  • For the red velvet overnight chia seeds:
    Use a blender, blend the beets, dates, banana and 1 canned coconut cream until smooth. Transfer the blended beets into an airtight container, add the chia seeds and 2 tablespoons maple syrup, stir to mix well. Place in the fridge for 2 hours or for thicker consistency leave it in the refrigerator overnight. 
  • For the coconut whipped cream:
    Place one canned of coconut cream in a refrigerator overnight. When ready to whip, scoop the top solid part of the coconut cream and place it in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons maple syrup stir to combine. Use a handheld mixer, mix until smooth. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the coconut whipped cream for toppings. 
    Note: if you want your red velvet a bit sweeter, add more maple syrup.
  • Assemble your Red Velvet mixture:
    In a glass, layer your red velvet chia seed mixture and coconut whipped cream. Top with the reserved coconut whipped and dark chocolate shavings. 

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