Watermelon Chia Parfait Summer Delight (Printable Version)
Layered parfait with juicy watermelon, creamy chia pudding, fresh berries, and crunchy granola.
# What You Need:
→ Chia Pudding Base
01 - 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk or milk alternative of choice
02 - 1/4 cup (40 g) chia seeds
03 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Watermelon Layer
05 - 2 cups (300 g) fresh watermelon, diced into small cubes
→ Toppings and Garnish
06 - 1/2 cup (75 g) mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
07 - 1/4 cup (25 g) granola (gluten-free if needed)
08 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir again thoroughly to break up any clumps and ensure even distribution of seeds. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
02 - Spoon a generous layer of the chilled chia pudding into the bottom of 4 parfait glasses, jars, or clear serving cups, filling each about one-third full.
03 - Layer diced watermelon over the chia pudding, distributing evenly among the glasses. Add a handful of mixed fresh berries on top of the watermelon layer for color contrast.
04 - Repeat the layering process with another round of chia pudding followed by fruit if your glass size allows. Finish each parfait with a final layer of mixed berries and a sprinkle of granola on top for added texture.
05 - Top each parfait with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing aromatic finish. Serve immediately while chilled, or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- No heat required, just whisk and forget
- Make it ahead and breakfast is ready for days
- That watermelon juice mingling with vanilla pudding is pure summer magic
02 -
- Stir again after five minutes or you will find chia clumps later
- The pudding keeps for four days, so make extra
- Watermelon releases water as it sits, making the pudding thinner over time
03 -
- Make the pudding the night before for zero stress breakfast
- Buy extra watermelon, you will want to snack on it while assembling