Vegan Chia Parfait with 100% Cacao and Raspberries

This vegan chia parfait works as breakfast, dessert or a prepared snack from the fridge. Chia seeds, coconut yogurt, raspberries and melted Moruga 100% cacao create layers that are fruity, creamy, gently bitter and cacao-rich.

The difference to cocoa powder is texture: Moruga Cacao still contains its natural cacao butter. When you melt it, it can set into a thin aromatic cacao layer that breaks into the yogurt and berries.

Ingredients

For the parfait

• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 6 tbsp almond or oat milk
• 1 tbsp finely grated or chopped Moruga Cacao
• 1 cup (240 g) coconut yogurt
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 6-12 Drops or 2 squares Moruga Cacao

For the raspberry chia layer

• 1 cup (250 g) frozen or fresh raspberries
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 3 tbsp water
• 0.5 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp agave syrup, optional

Preparation

1. Mix chia seeds, plant milk and finely grated cacao in a bowl.
2. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes pudding-like.
3. Slowly melt Moruga Cacao and coconut oil in a water bath.
4. Warm the raspberries with water in a saucepan and mash them with a spoon.
5. Stir in chia seeds, lime juice and optional agave syrup.
6. Layer the cacao chia pudding in a glass, then add coconut yogurt.
7. Pour the melted cacao over the yogurt and let it cool briefly.
8. Finish with the remaining yogurt and raspberry chia layer.

Why 100% cacao fits this recipe

The parfait already has freshness from raspberries and creaminess from coconut yogurt. Melted 100% cacao adds bitterness, depth and a firmer texture, so the recipe tastes less sweet than classic chocolate desserts but more aromatic.

If you want to understand the ingredient better, read cacao or chocolate and cocoa powder vs. ceremonial cacao. For the drink version, see how to prepare ceremonial cacao.

Tips

• The raspberry chia layer can be prepared ahead and kept in the fridge for up to one week.
• Leave out the agave syrup if you prefer a less sweet parfait.
• Add chopped Drops as a topping for stronger cacao intensity.

You can test different Moruga cacao varieties in this recipe. For the easiest start, use the Moruga Starter Kit. For buying guidance and quality transparency, see our cacao buying guide and lab tests.