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Vanilla Chia Pudding Parfait

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Set overnight, layered with fruit and nuts in the morning — a make-ahead breakfast that feels like dessert.

Total 10 min
Prep 10 min
Cook None
Serves 4
Level Easy

No-Cook · Meal Prep · Plant-Based · Gluten-Free · Dairy-Free

A single serving of chia delivers around 8g of fiber plus plant omega-3s, keeping you full through the morning.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Whisk the chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla together in a bowl.
  2. Wait 5 minutes, then whisk again to break up any clumps — this step is what keeps it smooth.
  3. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until thick and pudding-like.
  4. To serve, spoon into glasses and layer with berries and sliced almonds.

Tips

  • The two-stage whisk is the secret to lump-free chia pudding.
  • The plain pudding base keeps 5 days — layer with fresh fruit each morning.

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