Chia Pudding Parfaits
Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients and bursting with flavor, these chia pudding parfaits will energize your mornings and keep you satisfied throughout the day.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Resting Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 382kcal
- 2 (5.3 oz) containers vanilla nonfat or 2% Greek yogurt or Icelandic skyr
- 1 cup milk, any type
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 cups assorted fresh berries like blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries
- ¼ cup granola
Whisk the yogurt (or skyr), milk and chia seeds together in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight until it forms into a pudding.
When ready to assemble the parfaits, place about 1 cup of the berries in a bowl and mash them with a fork (or puree them in a mini food processor).
To assemble the parfaits, place a layer of chia pudding in the bottom of a glass or mason jar and top it with a layer of berry puree and 1 tablespoon of granola. Repeat the layers. Top the parfaits with fresh berries.
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- These chia pudding parfaits will keep for about 5 days in the fridge so make a batch on the weekend and enjoy them throughout the week. If using crunchy toppings like granola, sprinkle them on just before serving so that they don't get soft.
- I use vanilla flavored yogurt in this recipe, which is already sweetened. You can use plain yogurt but then will probably have to add a little sweetener like maple syrup or honey.
- Experiment with different fruits, nuts, and flavors to create your own unique chia pudding parfaits. Instead of berries and granola, try a tropical version by layering chia pudding with diced pineapple, sliced banana, and shredded coconut. If you're a chocolate fan, mix some cocoa powder into the chia pudding. Then, layer it with sliced bananas and peanut butter. Top with a few chocolate chips for an extra indulgent touch.
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 3mg