# What You Need:
→ Chocolate Chia Pudding
01 - 1/3 cup chia seeds
02 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Coconut Whip
07 - 1 can (13.5 fluid ounces) full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
08 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Parfait Layers and Toppings
10 - 1/2 cup fresh mixed berries
11 - 2 tablespoons vegan dark chocolate, shaved or chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
# Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until completely smooth with no lumps.
02 - Stir chia seeds into the chocolate mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout to prevent settling.
03 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, stirring once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping until the mixture reaches a thick, pudding-like consistency.
04 - Scoop the solidified coconut cream from the top of the chilled coconut milk can into a mixing bowl, discarding or reserving the liquid for another use.
05 - Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the coconut cream and whip with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - In parfait glasses or small jars, spoon a layer of chocolate chia pudding, followed by a layer of coconut whip, then repeat the layering process.
07 - Top each parfait with fresh berries, shaved dark chocolate, and toasted coconut flakes as desired before serving chilled.
