Beautiful Berry Chia Seed Parfait Recipe
A refreshing and healthy Beautiful Berry Chia Seed Parfait featuring layers of creamy chia pudding, vibrant berry purée, and crunchy granola, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 smaller servings or 2 large servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Chia Pudding:
- 2 cups non-dairy milk
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or any other sweetener)
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Fruit & Toppings:
- 1 cup frozen berries (puréed)
- ½ cup strawberries, sliced (keep a few whole for garnish)
- ½ cup granola
Instructions
- Prepare the Chia Pudding: In a bowl, combine the non-dairy milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until no chia seeds remain floating on the surface. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and form a pudding-like consistency.
- Assemble the Parfait: In 4 glass jars (or 2 jars if serving as a meal), start with a layer of granola. Add a layer of the berry purée on top, followed by a thin layer of the prepared chia seed pudding. Arrange the sliced strawberries along the sides of the jar, then fill the jar with more chia pudding until the strawberries are covered.
- Layer and Garnish: Repeat the layering process with granola, berry purée, and chia pudding. Finish by topping each parfait with a sprinkle of granola and a whole strawberry as a garnish. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use any non-dairy milk such as almond, oat, or coconut milk depending on preference.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave nectar.
- For best texture, prepare the chia pudding the night before.
- Frozen berries can be replaced with fresh seasonal berries if available.
- The parfait can be made vegan by choosing vegan sweeteners and granola.
Keywords: berry parfait, chia seed pudding, vegan breakfast, healthy parfait, gluten free, vegan dessert
