3 Incredible Overnight Chia Pudding Parfait Secrets
Prepare this simple and healthy Overnight Chia Pudding Parfait ahead of time. It is a wonderful make-ahead breakfast option ready when you wake up.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes active time plus overnight setting
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook/Refrigerated
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons granola (for topping)
Instructions
- In a jar or container, combine the chia seeds, milk, maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir well to ensure the chia seeds are fully mixed and not clumped at the bottom.
- Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the mixture thickens into a pudding.
- Before serving, stir the pudding again. If it seems too thick, add a splash more milk.
- Layer the chia pudding with fresh or thawed berries in a glass or bowl.
- Top with granola just before eating for the best crunch.
Notes
- You can use almond, soy, oat, or regular milk. Choose your favorite.
- Adjust the sweetener to your taste preference.
- Feel free to swap berries for sliced banana or chopped peaches.
- Make individual servings in small jars for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: Approx. 300
- Sugar: Approx. 15g (varies with sweetener)
- Sodium: Approx. 100mg
- Fat: Approx. 12g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: To be determined
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40g
- Fiber: Approx. 10g
- Protein: Approx. 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
