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Brown Sugar Boba & Black Sesame Chia Pudding

A layered breakfast parfait featuring nutty black sesame chia pudding, creamy yogurt, and chewy brown sugar tapioca pearls.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 2 jars
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chia Pudding Base
  • 0.25 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup oat milk or almond milk
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Black Sesame Layer
  • 2 tbsp black sesame paste neri goma
Toppings
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or coconut cream
  • 0.5 cup tapioca pearls boba
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Glass Jars or Cups
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Whisk chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla in a bowl. Let sit 5 mins, whisk again, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. Once set, separate 1/3 of the pudding and mix with black sesame paste to create the dark layer.
  3. Boil tapioca pearls according to package instructions. Drain.
  4. In the same pot, simmer brown sugar and water until syrupy. Add pearls and toss to coat.
  5. Assemble: Spoon black sesame layer into glasses first.
  6. Add the remaining plain chia pudding as the second layer.
  7. Top with a layer of yogurt/cream.
  8. Finish with warm brown sugar boba pearls and drizzle with extra syrup.

Notes

Consume boba immediately as it hardens when cold.