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    Home ➞ All Recipes ➞ Breakfast

    Chia Pudding Parfaits with Fresh Berries

    Published: March 19, 2017 // Updated: August 15, 2022 // by Shannon Emery

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    Four chia pudding parfaits served with a bowl of strawberries.
    Layers of fresh berries and chia pudding in a small jar topped with coconut flakes.

    With just 6 ingredients, these Chia Pudding Parfaits layered with fresh berries are a quick and easy superfood breakfast or a beautiful treat for a brunch or party!

    Layers of fresh berries and chia pudding in a small jar topped with coconut flakes.

    Frenzzz.

    Today is going to begin with a parfait and perusing through a thoughtfully crafted cookbook of farm-fresh clean eating recipes. Two things that make me happy...eating and reading about things I'm going to eat. And apparently parfaits, because these brownie ice cream parfaits happened last time we chatted.

    Giveaways also make me happy. Especially when I win. Or when I can give you an opportunity to win.

    So let's do a giveaway today! And eat a parfait. Of course.

    An iPad displaying an e-cookbook.

    I sorta have a thing for cookbooks. And this thing has gradually developed into two large cupboards overflowing with cookbooks. My favorite cookbooks in my obsessive collection are the kind where they show you ALL the pretty pictures of each recipe. I need to SEE the food. Show it to me. Convince me through my eyes that I need to wrangle up the kidlets and head to the grocery store to gather up the ingredients, spend the time cooking it up, and that when all is said and done my family will shower me with praise and adoration and an all-inclusive stay at the beach.

    Okay, I'm not that needy. I'd be okay without the praise and adoration if they just gave me the beach vacay.

    A table set with several chia pudding parfaits and bowls of fresh berries.

    So recently Danielle, fellow foodie, generously gifted me a copy of her newly published cookbook called Good Food For Everyone: Farm Fresh Clean Eating. And besides the fact that I'm really excited to add another cookbook to my collection (and my hubs is glad to hear that I got it in e-book format) I love how Danielle's cookbook:

    1. Covers a mindful approach toward implementing clean eating practices into the everyday
    2. Discusses with thoughtfulness how multiple factors in our SAD (standard American diet) lifestyles have contributed to a plethora of physical ailments and how one can approach a gluten, grain, and soy-free lifestyle
    3. How to grocery shop and stock your pantry as you pursue clean eating
    4. And EACH RECIPE HAS A PICTURE! (yes, I'm yelling)

    ANNNNNND GUESS WHAT?!?! (sorry, yelling again, not sorry)

    Ten of you lucky frenz are going to win your very own copy of Danielle's Good Food For Everyone e-book! (are bold letters better than the all caps yelling?)

    But first, before we get to the sign-me-up-to-win part, I want to share one of the recipes in Danielle's cookbook, errr...okay maybe two. Danielle's nice to share like that.

    And if you didn't guess by now, we're making some delicious parfaits --> Chia Pudding Parfaits with Fresh Berries.

    Four chia pudding parfaits served with a bowl of strawberries.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    Not only are these parfaits so, sooo good but I think you're going to love them because:

    • They require just 6 ingredients
    • They are crazy quick and easy to make
    • A tasty and nutritious way to start off the morning. Or as a quick on-the-go superfood snack. Ooor, hold on, more ideas are coming to me...these would be perfect to serve if you're hosting a brunch (think Easter or Mother's Day), or some kind of breakfast club party, or maybe a birthday shindig, or as a sweet morning treat delivered to the mother that you praise and adore (unless she's out on a beach vacay and then you can just give it to her when she returns)

    There are a lot of options with these parfaits people.

    Recipe ingredients

    Ingredients for chia pudding parfaits are laid out on a countertop.
    • Fresh berries - Use any kind that you like!
    • Coconut milk - Try your hand at making homemade coconut milk (see video below!) or use canned coconut milk. I love how thick and creamy the chia pudding becomes when using full fat canned coconut milk.
    • Chia seeds - Find them at any grocery store
    • Salt - Don't skip the salt! A little bit really does enhance the flavor of the pudding.
    • Maple syrup - Be sure to use pure maple syrup.

    How to prepare these parfaits

    The night before you want to eat your parfait simply mix chia seeds together with coconut milk, vanilla, maple syrup and a dash of sea salt and let it sit overnight. That's when the magic happens.

    The chia seeds soften and become mucilaginous -> big word not to be confused with mucous. But basically, the lil' chia seeds will become thick and puddin' like. When you wake up the next morning all you have to do is layer the lightly sweetened chia pudding with all of the berries your heart desires. That's it. Easy peasy.

    How to make homemade coconut milk

    If you want to take your parfait to the next level of superfood superstardom try making your own coconut milk! Homemade coconut milk tastes really good and it's ridiculously easy to make.

    Some people use a nut milk bag to strain their homemade coconut milk but I don't have one and I happened to get a really great $2 deal at the craft store on a piece of voile fabric which works just as well. Check out the video. ⬇

    However, canned or carton coconut milk works just as well if that's your thang and you're in a pinch to eat a parfait. And personally, I find the full-fat canned coconut milk quite dreamy in these parfaits (which is what I used for the parfaits in these pics). It's like dessert in disguise for breakfast.

    Several jars of coconut chia parfaits using strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Topped with toasted coconut.

    Now about that giveaway! Ten lucky winners will receive Danielle's 196-page cookbook e-book of simple farm-fresh creations, which is filled with tasty recipes like French Onion Criminis, Taco Collard Wraps with Cashew Cream & Salsa Fresca, Gnocchi with Garlic Sage Butter & Spinach, Slow Cooker Short Ribs, Blueberry Coffee Cake, and Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls. Yummm.

    Okay...you ready for the giveaway?!?!

    Three, two, one...

    a Rafflecopter giveaway

    Thank you to everyone who participated in the giveaway! The giveaway is now officially closed.

    The giveaway is open until Friday, March 24th, 2017 at 12:00AM PST. The giveaway is only open to residents of the U.S. and Canada. Winners will be chosen randomly and announced on this post. We will email the winners and if the winners don't respond in 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.

    Here’s to farm-fresh clean eating! And many thanks to Danielle for sharing her delicious recipes!

    More tasty breakfast recipes!

    • Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Hash with baked eggs & romesco
    • Baked Frittata with sausage, kale, & sun-dried tomato pesto
    • Berry Overnight Oats prep the night before for a simple morning breakfast
    • Crustless Zucchini Bacon Quiche perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and even dinner
    • Creamy Vegan Spiced Steamer starting your morning off with this cozy beverage

    Did You Make This Recipe?!

    If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment and a star rating below! I greatly appreciate your feedback and it is also so helpful for other PMST readers who are thinking about making the recipe. Remember to snap a photo and tag @passmesometasty on Instagram so I can see!

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    Layers of fresh berries and chia pudding in a small jar topped with coconut flakes.

    Chia Pudding Parfaits with Fresh Berries


    5 from 3 reviews

    • Author: Danielle Gaebel (slightly adapted by Shannon Emery)
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
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    Description

    With just 6 ingredients, these Chia Pudding Parfaits with Fresh Berries are a quick and easy superfood breakfast or a beautiful treat for a brunch or party!

    Recipe courtesy of Natural Contents Good Food For Everyone: Farm Fresh Clean Eating by Danielle Gaebel (Natural Contents LLC; 2016); reprinted with permission. Slightly adapted by Pass Me Some Tasty.


    Ingredients

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    Chia Pudding Parfaits with Fresh Berries

    • 1 ½ cups coconut milk, cartoned, canned, or homemade* 
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 generous pinch sea salt
    • ¼ cup chia seeds* 
    • ½ cup (1 pint) fresh berries*
    • unsweetened flaked coconut, lightly toasted in a pan

    Homemade Coconut Milk

    • 4 cups filtered water
    • 1 ½ cups unsweetened flaked coconut

    Instructions

    Chia Pudding Parfaits with Fresh Berries

    1. In a medium bowl or container, add coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt; whisk well. Add chia seeds; mix, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
    2. Mix chia pudding well. Using two 8oz jars, assemble your parfait. Start with chia pudding; add some berries; add more chia; top with berries and toasted coconut flakes.
    3. Keep covered in the fridge until ready to serve. Best within 2 days.
    4. Top with toasted coconut flakes and serve!

    Homemade Coconut Milk

    1. In a blender, add filtered water and shredded coconut; cover and blend on high for 3-5 minutes.
    2. Over a medium bowl, strain the milk through a nut milk bag or a piece of shear cloth such as voile, squeezing to remove all the liquid.
    3. Transfer strained milk into a glass jar; cover and keep in the fridge. Best if used within 5-7 days (shake before using).

    Equipment

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    Notes

    The type of coconut milk you use will affect how thick your chia pudding turns out but it will still be tasty no matter which one you choose!

    If you are using homemade or cartoned coconut milk I would recommend at least ⅓ cup chia seeds instead to get a thicker consistency pudding. But really, it's up to you how thick you like your pudding! If you'd like your pudding to look like my photos used canned coconut milk.

     I used blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Use any berries that you love!

    Prep time does not include overnight soaking of the chia seeds.

    Yield will depend on how many berries you put in your parfaits.

    Danielle's quick tips:

    Homemade coconut milk is healthier than canned. First, it's not in a can. Second, it's quite typical for canned coconut milk to contain guar gum, which can be hard on the digestive system. But in a pinch, canned milk will work. And sometimes it's better when a thicker consistency is needed. Note, cold canned coconut milk separates - fat on top, milk on bottom. Above 75°F, it will mix, just give it a few shakes. If it does separate, give it a good stir, warm slightly on the stove or throw in blender to liquefy. Look for Native Forest or Natural Value coconut milk, both are organic and cans are BPA free.

    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Chill
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Gluten Free

    Keywords: chia, breakfast, gluten free, brunch, parfait, snack

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    Tag @passmesometasty on Instagram. I'd love to see what you made!

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    1. Jan Krassner

      July 27, 2017 at 12:33 pm

      Do you soak the chia seeds in water, or the coconut milk? What is the minimum hours for soaking? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Shannon

        July 27, 2017 at 7:59 pm

        Hi Jan! The chia is soaked with the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. I would give it at least 2-3 hours to soak if you aren't able to soak it overnight. The longer you allow it to soak, the thicker it will become so you can get that awesome pudding-like consistency. Fully soaked chia also allows for better digestion and your body is able to better absorb the chia's valuable nutrients. Enjoy!

        Reply
        • Jan Krassner

          July 28, 2017 at 9:12 am

          Thank you, Shannon.

          Reply
    2. Jenny

      July 17, 2017 at 5:54 am

      Dang I missed the giveaway. Would have loved a copy of this 🙁 Next time.

      Reply
      • Shannon

        July 17, 2017 at 4:25 pm

        So sorry Jenny!!! The promo code Tasty5 is still good though if you'd like to score yourself $5 off the cookbook!

        Reply
    3. Jessica Jacobson

      April 24, 2017 at 5:29 pm

      This recipe is great, my kids liked it too! So easy and delicious!!






      Reply
      • Shannon

        April 25, 2017 at 7:42 am

        Gotta love it when the kiddos love it too! Thanks Jessica!

        Reply
    4. Lindsay

      March 25, 2017 at 8:36 am

      These look so festive and delicious! I love all things berry and colorful. Glad to have found you! Thought I wish it were sooner so I could've entered this contest 🙂

      Reply
      • Shannon

        March 27, 2017 at 12:25 pm

        Hi Lindsay! Thanks so much! I wish you could have entered too! If you are interested in getting your hands on a copy of the cookbook head on over to the Shop page on NaturalContents.com and enter the promo code Tasty5. It will take $5 off your purchase! Not too shabby right?! ; )

        Reply
    5. Katie Longto

      March 23, 2017 at 9:57 pm

      These look awesome and pretty too!! I've been meaning to try chia pudding forever, this just might be my first try!!

      Reply
    6. Angela Saver

      March 23, 2017 at 9:30 pm

      I'm always looking for new recipes! I love cookbooks!

      Reply
    7. LeAnn Harbert

      March 23, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      These parfaits look great.

      Reply
    8. shawna

      March 23, 2017 at 7:26 pm

      These look amazing!!

      Reply
    9. Laurie Emerson

      March 23, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      This cookbook really does look awesome. I am not a very creative cooks so finding new cookbooks and recipes is something I always appreciate.






      Reply
    10. Carolsue

      March 23, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      This cookbook really DOES look awesome. And I DO have a cookbook fetish!

      Reply
      • Shannon

        March 27, 2017 at 12:26 pm

        I'm glad to hear I'm not alone in my cookbook fetish! ; )

        Reply
    11. Michelle

      March 23, 2017 at 3:58 pm

      I love how this looks and the ingredients are all wholesome and real!

      Reply
    12. Audra

      March 23, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      Parfaits are beautiful and delicious

      Reply
    13. Hillary Board

      March 23, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      I can hardly wait to try this!...and I need only go get some berries, because I have all of the ingredients except for that part about eating all the fresh strawberries we had. Oh, how I would love that cookbook as I try to make some serious changes in the food we eat.

      Reply
    14. Jen

      March 23, 2017 at 2:00 pm

      I can't wait to try the coconut chia parfait recipe! We have lots of food allergies to manage, and this meets all of our dietary restrictions and sounds delicious. Thanks!

      Reply
    15. Leslie Adams

      March 23, 2017 at 8:56 am

      I can't wait to try this. We have recently gone dairy free and it has been a challenge. This post gives me hope during the transition. Thanks!

      Reply
    16. Brooke Allen

      March 23, 2017 at 12:23 am

      I love to eat healthy food when possible. This sounds like a great cookbook.

      Reply
    17. susan smoaks

      March 22, 2017 at 8:04 am

      i do need more parfaits in my life. i am really excited to give this a shot.

      Reply
    18. Stephanie Liske

      March 21, 2017 at 7:45 pm

      hey, this cookbook looks awesome

      Reply
    19. Sj Dc

      March 19, 2017 at 9:38 pm

      May i say both - “hey, this cookbook looks awesome” & "I need more parfaits in my life."!!!
      Thank you for the giveaway

      Reply
    20. Edye

      March 19, 2017 at 10:47 am

      I need more parfaits in my life 🙂

      Reply
    21. Carly Williams

      March 19, 2017 at 9:24 am

      i would love to read this cookbook!

      Reply
    22. Debbie Steiner

      March 19, 2017 at 8:57 am

      I love Chia pudding and these parfaits look amazing! The cookbook sounds wonderful too!






      Reply
    23. Steph

      March 19, 2017 at 8:34 am

      This cookbook sounds perfect for our household! And those parfaits look divine!

      Reply
    24. Ella

      March 19, 2017 at 8:11 am

      I've recently fallen in love with chia pudding but haven't tried it with coconut milk, excited to try it!!

      Reply

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