Fresh Overnight Berry Chia Pudding Parfaits
A quick and easy healthy breakfast parfait featuring creamy chia pudding layered with fresh berries and optional yogurt and granola, perfect for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅓ cup (45g) chia seeds
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) milk of choice (almond, oat, coconut, or dairy milk, unsweetened preferred)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or agave (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 cups (150-300g) fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries hulled and sliced, raspberries, blackberries)
- ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt (optional)
- A handful of granola or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ⅓ cup chia seeds with 1 ½ cups milk of choice. Whisk in 1-2 tablespoons of sweetener and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix vigorously to prevent chia clumps, about 3 minutes.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow chia seeds to absorb liquid and thicken.
- Rinse and prepare 1-2 cups fresh berries, slicing larger berries as needed and patting dry.
- Stir the pudding gently to loosen texture. In glass jars or cups, layer about ¼ cup chia pudding, followed by 2 tablespoons mixed berries, and a spoonful of yogurt if using.
- Repeat layering pudding, berries, and yogurt until jars are full, finishing with a berry layer on top.
- Sprinkle granola or nuts on top if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for another 30 minutes. Parfaits keep well up to 3 days refrigerated.
Notes
Stir the chia pudding once or twice during the initial soaking to prevent clumps. Use full-fat or creamy plant-based milks for richer texture. Adjust sweetness based on berry tartness. Layer berries separately to keep them fresh and vibrant. Parfaits keep up to 3 days refrigerated but are best fresh. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained. For vegan versions, replace honey with maple syrup and use plant-based yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 8
Keywords: chia pudding, berry parfait, healthy breakfast, overnight oats alternative, easy breakfast, vegan option, gluten-free, plant-based