Simple Chia Pudding Parfait

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This chia pudding parfait is the perfect make-ahead breakfast! It’s simple, quick, delicious, and is a great grab ‘n go option. 

About Chia Seeds

Chia seeds have become one of my favorite foods since I started eating a plant-based diet. They are packed with fiber, protein, healthy fats, calcium, magnesium, and omega-3s. They provide many of the nutrients that vegans are commonly missing in their diets. Not to mention, they are very versatile – they’re great for baking, making granola, and my favorite, chia seed pudding!

How to Make Chia Pudding

Chia seed pudding is a very simple breakfast. All you have to do is mix ¼ cup black chia seeds with 1 cup of almond milk.

Then let it sit in the fridge, covered, for at least one hour or overnight. If the chia seeds are sinking to the bottom of the bowl, stir and place back in the fridge for 30 minutes. Add your favorite toppings and serve!

For this recipe, I am using sweetened vanilla almond milk, but if yours is unsweetened, just add some agave, maple syrup, or coconut nectar when mixing the seeds with the milk. I’m adding granola and raspberries to mimic a yogurt parfait, but any berries or fruit would be perfect for this recipe!

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Simple Chia Pudding Parfait

5 from 1 vote
Recipe by Allie SchneiderCourse: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Calories

242

kcal
Resting Time

1

hour 
Total time

1

hour 

5

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweetened vanilla almond milk

  • 1/4 cup black chia seeds

  • 1/2 cup granola

  • 1 cup raspberries (or other fruit of choice)

  • sweetener of choice, to taste

Directions

  • Combine the almond milk and chia seeds in a bowl. Mix until completely combined. 
  • Place the almond milk-chia seed mixture in the fridge to set for at least an hour (or overnight). Check the mixture after 30 minutes. If the seeds sink to the bottom, mix it again and place back in the fridge.
  • Divide the chia pudding into two separate bowls and top with the granola and berries. Drizzle sweetener of choice over parfait and serve!

Notes

  • For sweeteners I use maple syrup or coconut nectar, but agave and honey (not vegan) can also work.
  • Nutrition facts are estimated based on the granola and almond milk I use, but may vary with different brands.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings per container

Serving Size1 serving

  • Amount Per ServingCalories242
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 10.5g 17%
    • Sodium 94mg 4%
    • Potassium 512mg 15%
    • Total Carbohydrate 48.5g 17%
      • Dietary Fiber 17.3g 70%
      • Sugars 18g
    • Protein 9g 18%
    • Calcium 32%
    • Iron 29%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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