Enjoy a healthy and delicious Chia Yogurt Parfait with layers of creamy yogurt, chia pudding, and your favorite fresh fruits and nuts. Perfect for breakfast or a nutritious snack!
Recipe Summary
- ✅ Recipe Name: Chia Yogurt Parfait
- 🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🧑🧒🧒 Serves: 1 person
- 🍽️ Calories: 295 kcal
- 🥣 Ingredients: Plain yogurt, chia seeds, milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract.
- 👏 Why You'll Love It: Nutritious, flavorful, simple.
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My go-to breakfast is one I can pull from the fridge or put together in just a minute. It has to be wholesome and full of nourishing ingredients, and this yogurt parfait with chia seeds checks every box. For variety, you can skip the chia and make it just like my High-Protein Greek Yogurt Parfait recipe.
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Are Yogurt Parfaits Healthy for Weight Loss?
When you're trying to lose weight, you want meals that are both satisfying and nutritious. A yogurt parfait can be just that: quick to prepare, versatile, and packed with ingredients that support satiety and overall health. But are yogurt parfaits actually good for weight loss?
The short answer is: yes - when made with the right ingredients. Let's look at why.
- Greek yogurt provides a high-protein base that helps with fullness and reduces hunger (PubMed).
- Adding chia seeds boosts fiber, which has been shown to lower appetite and calorie intake (PMC). Try combining chia seeds with mashed banana jusl like in my Banana Chia Seeds Pudding recipe.
- Fresh fruits, nuts, and seeds contribute essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall health.
- To keep your parfait weight-loss friendly, choose plain yogurt and avoid flavored options that are often high in added sugars (Healthline). If you like flavored yogurt, just make your own. Try my Homemade Strawberry Yogurt recipe.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Chia seeds
- Plain yogurt (avoid flavored yogurt as it contains unnecessary added sugar)
- Milk (your choice of dairy or plant-based milk)
- Honey or maple syrup (add more if you prefer a sweeter parfait)
- Vanilla extract
- Plain yogurt (for layering)
- Fresh fruits and nuts (optional for topping)
Tips for Making the Perfect Parfait Every Time
The preparation has two steps: one to make the chia pudding and the other to assemble the parfait.
- Combine chia seeds, ¼ cup yogurt, and ¼ cup milk in a bowl.
- Stir thoroughly to distribute the chia seeds evenly in the mixture.
- Add honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken into a pudding-like consistency.
- Once the chia pudding is ready, assemble the parfait in a glass or jar.
- Begin by placing a layer of yogurt (using the 3 tablespoon set aside) at the bottom.
- Next, add a layer of chia pudding on top of the yogurt.
- Continue layering, alternating between chia pudding and yogurt until you reach the top of the glass or jar.
- Top the parfait with fresh fruits, nuts, or other desired toppings.
- Serve immediately or keep it refrigerated until ready to eat.
Serving Suggestions and Storage Tips
- Garnish your parfait with a variety of fresh fruits, such as fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), sliced banana, granola, nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans), nut butter (almond butter, peanut butter), or coconut flakes.
- Leftover parfaits should be stored covered in the refrigerator and are typically good for 2-3 days.
- For optimal texture, assemble the parfait just before serving. If preparing in advance, keep the components separate and assemble them when ready to maintain freshness.
Top Tip
Prepare the chia pudding the night before and store it in the refrigerator. In the morning, simply layer it with yogurt and your favorite toppings for a quick and nutritious breakfast!
Related
Looking for other yogurt ideas like this? Try these:
Pairing
These are my favorite drinks to serve with this yogurt parfait breakfast:
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Chia Yogurt Parfait
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- ¼ cup plain yogurt avoid flavored yogurt as it contains unnecessary added sugar
- ¼ cup milk dairy or plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1.2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon plain yogurt for layering
Instructions
- Combine chia seeds, ¼ cup yogurt, and ¼ cup milk in a bowl.
- Stir thoroughly to distribute the chia seeds evenly in the mixture.
- Add honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken into a pudding-like consistency.
- Once the chia pudding is ready, assemble the parfait with a glass or jar.
- Begin by placing a layer of yogurt (using the 3 tablespoon set aside) at the bottom.
- Next, add a layer of chia pudding on top of the yogurt.
- Continue layering, alternating between chia pudding and yogurt until you reach the top of the glass or jar.
- Top the parfait with fresh fruits, nuts, or other desired toppings.
- Serve immediately or keep it refrigerated until ready to eat.
Notes
- Refer to the post above for video instructions and other useful information.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and will depend on your specific ingredients.
- Quick tip: Prepare the chia pudding the night before and store it in the refrigerator. In the morning, simply layer it with yogurt and your favorite toppings for a quick and nutritious breakfast.
- Garnish your parfait with a variety of fresh fruits, such as fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), sliced banana, granola, nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans), nut butter (almond butter, peanut butter), or coconut flakes.
- Leftover parfaits should be stored covered in the refrigerator and are typically good for 2-3 days.
- For optimal texture, assemble the parfait just before serving. If preparing in advance, keep the components separate and assemble them when ready to maintain freshness.
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