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Three beautiful glass jars of chia pudding parfait arranged in a row on a light wooden surface, left jar has mango coconut with bright orange mango chunks and toasted coconut flakes, middle jar has...
Sarah Mitchell

Overnight Chia Pudding Parfait (3 Flavors)

If you want a breakfast that's healthy, gorgeous, and requires zero morning effort — chia pudding parfait is your answer. You literally stir a few ingredients together the night before, and wake up to a creamy, thick pudding that tastes like dessert but is actually packed with fiber, protein, and omega-3s.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base Chia Pudding
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup milk (any kind — oat, almond, coconut, or dairy)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt
For Mango Coconut Flavor
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk (full fat)
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
  • 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
For Mixed Berry Flavor
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 2 tablespoons granola
  • 1 tablespoon honey drizzle
  • Fresh mint leaves
For Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
  • 1 slice d banana

Equipment

  • Mason jars or glass containers with lids (16 oz)
  • Whisk or fork
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a jar or bowl, whisk together chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. Make sure no chia seeds are clumping together.
  2. For mango coconut: stir in the coconut milk and lime juice. For chocolate PB: whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth and swirl in the peanut butter. For berry: use the base recipe as-is.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. The chia seeds will absorb the liquid and thicken into a pudding consistency.
  4. In the morning, give the pudding a good stir. If it's too thick, add a splash of milk and stir again. If it's too thin, add another tablespoon of chia seeds and wait 15 minutes.
  5. Layer the chia pudding in a glass or jar with your chosen toppings. For mango coconut: alternate layers of pudding, mango chunks, and toasted coconut. For berry: layer pudding, mixed berries, and granola. For chocolate PB: layer pudding, banana slices, chocolate chips, and a drizzle of peanut butter.
  6. Serve immediately or keep assembled parfaits in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add crunchy toppings like granola or coconut just before eating for the best texture.

Notes

The ideal chia-to-liquid ratio is 1:4 — that's 1/4 cup chia seeds to 1 cup liquid. More liquid makes it thinner and drinkable, less makes it thick like pudding. Give it a stir after the first 10 minutes in the fridge to break up any clumps, then let it set undisturbed. The pudding thickens more the longer it sits, so if you're making it 2 days ahead, it'll be extra thick — just loosen it with a splash of milk when serving.