Chia Parfaits with Greek Yogurt and Summer Berries (2024)

This refreshing Chia Parfait combines protein-packed Greek yogurt, wholesome chia seeds, and a medley of seasonal berries to make a stunning layered healthier sweet treat. Perfect for breakfast on the go, a light dessert, and a rejuvenating post-workout snack!

If you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a healthier dessert, you’ve come to the right place because these berry and chia yogurt parfaits are all of the above! They are easy to make and provide a significant source of fiber and high-quality protein -plus, they’re pretty!

This parfait recipe is particularly perfect during the summer because it’s no-bake, and the lovely red, white, and blue layers are perfect for Memorial Day parties, Fourth of July barbecues, and Labor Day cookouts.

I love making snacks like these chia parfaits, fresh fruit kabobs, cheddar and prosciutto-wrapped apples, and Greek yogurt popsicles because they aren’t laden with sneaky refined sugar and processed junk. You can even make mini parfaits for a fun and festive kid-sized version!

Why you’ll love this recipe

• It’s NO-bake and NO-cook. Simply combine the chia yogurt ingredients, assemble the parfait with any fresh fruit, berries, or toppings you like, grab a spoon, and enjoy!
• Versatile serving options. You can enjoy these delicious, fiber and protein-rich berry chia parfaits for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
• Perfect for spring/summer. These red, white, and blue parfaits are perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day gatherings, or you can switch up the fruit and berries to make Easter, Mother’s Day, baby shower, or bridal shower-themed parfaits.

Ingredients you’ll need

• Milk – I love making these with Fairlife whole milk because it makes the yogurt extra creamy and adds another 3 grams of protein per parfait. You can use plant-based alternatives like almond milk, cashew, coconut, oat, or soy milk.
• Greek yogurt – It helps create a thicker, more pudding-like consistency with a slightly tangy flavor while increasing the protein, calcium, and probiotic content. Feel free to use vanilla Greek yogurt and adjust the sweetener to taste.
• Chia seeds – Besides boosting the fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids content, chia seeds develop a gel-like texture, making the Greek yogurt-milk mixture extra rich and creamy.
• Maple syrup – Or honey or Stevia, to taste, add sweetness.
• Vanilla extract – Adds a warming, sweet cream-like flavor.
• Salt – Enhances the overall flavor and balances the sweetness.
• Mixed berries – I used a medley of blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries, but feel free to mix and match your favorite berries and fresh fruit.

How to make a chia parfait with Greek yogurt and mixed berries

Step 1: Make chia yogurt. Whisk the milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl.

Step 2: Assemble parfaits. Divide the yogurt mixture between two parfait dishes or small mason jars. Cover, refrigerate, and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight to set.

Step 3. Stir and garnish. Right before serving, give the pudding a good stir and top it with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup, and enjoy!

Recipe tips

• Add more or less maple syrup to adjust the yogurt’s sweetness. You can also enhance the sweetness by using flavored Greek yogurt like vanilla, mixed berries, or lemon and adding warming dessert spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
• It’s worth noting that the chia seeds will continue to absorb moisture and soften the longer the yogurt sits, so it’s best to serve chia pudding parfaits within a day or two of making it.

Variations

The beauty of fruit and yogurt parfait recipes is that you can customize the toppings to create your own delicious combination of tastes and textures. Feel free to mix and match any of these ingredients:

• Fresh fruit and berries. Mix and match blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries with blackberries, bananas, mango, pineapple, kiwi, etc.
• Dried fruit and berries. Add dried cranberries, acai berries, golden raisins, papaya, apricots, or shredded coconut for a sweet, chewy element.
• Incorporate crunch. Add a layer of granola, chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.), seeds (pumpkin, flax, hemp, etc.), crushed graham crackers, animal crackers, or vanilla wafers.
• Creamy toppings. Top the parfaits with a dollop of almond butter, peanut butter, or Nutella.
• Chocolatey toppings. Dust cocoa powder over the top, drizzle chocolate syrup or sprinkle dark chocolate chips, chunks, or shavings.
• Dessert toppings. If it tastes great on an ice cream sundae, it tastes great on a chia parfait! You can’t go wrong with whipped cream, caramel sauce, strawberry sauce, fruit preserves, and competes.

Storing

Although these berry and chia yogurt parfaits are best served within a day of assembling, you can cover each one tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate them for 2 to 3 days. Do not freeze.

FAQs

More parfait and trifle recipes

• Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle
• Strawberry Tres Leches Trifle
• No Bake Banana Pudding Parfaits

More Greek yogurt recipes

• Protein Oats with Greek Yogurt and Egg Whites
• Fresh Fruit Greek Yogurt Popsicles
• Greek Yogurt Strawberry Muffins
• Red Pepper Egg Salad with Greek Yogurt
• Greek Yogurt Spinach Dip

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