Vanilla Bean Chia Parfait with Citrus & Berries
This layered chia parfait is silky, luminous, and naturally beautiful. Creamy vanilla bean chia pudding forms the base, topped with jewel-toned berries, bright citrus segments, and a delicate honey drizzle. It’s light yet satisfying, with gorgeous texture contrast.
Servings 4
Calories 320kcal
Ingredients
- Vanilla Chia Layer
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or ½ vanilla bean scraped
- Pinch sea salt
- Fruit Layer
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1 orange segmented
- 1 kiwi sliced
- Garnish
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Fresh mint
- Extra drizzle honey
Instructions
- Vanilla Chia Layer
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or ½ vanilla bean scraped)
- Pinch sea salt
- Fruit Layer
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1 orange, segmented
- 1 kiwi, sliced
- Garnish
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Fresh mint
- Extra drizzle honey
- 1️⃣ Make Chia Base
- Whisk coconut milk, honey, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in chia seeds thoroughly.
- Let sit 5 minutes, whisk again to prevent clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until thickened.
- 2️⃣ Assemble
- Spoon chia pudding into clear glasses.
- Layer with mixed fruit.
- Repeat layers for a beautiful striped effect.
- 3️⃣ Finish
- Top with coconut flakes, mint leaves, and a light honey drizzle.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
📊 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving, 1/4 recipe)
Calories: ~320
Total Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 90 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 10 g
Sugars: 18 g
Protein: 6 g
(Values are estimates and may vary by ingredient brand.)
🌸 Why It’s Beautiful
• Natural contrast of black chia pearls against bright fruit
• Elegant glass presentation
• Glossy citrus segments
• Airy coconut flakes for texture
• Elegant glass presentation
• Glossy citrus segments
• Airy coconut flakes for texture
