Fresh Overnight Chia Pudding Parfait Recipe Easy Healthy Mango Granola Breakfast
A quick and easy overnight chia pudding parfait layered with creamy pudding, fresh mango, and crunchy granola. Perfect for a healthy, make-ahead breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice (almond, whole, or oat milk recommended)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced ripe mango (about 1 medium mango)
- ½ cup granola (choose your favorite, e.g., with nuts and cinnamon)
- ¼ cup (60 g) Greek yogurt (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of chia seeds, 1 cup of your chosen milk, 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously for 2–3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly and chia seeds are evenly suspended.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken.
- Peel and dice one ripe mango into roughly ½-inch cubes. Frozen mango can be thawed and used if fresh is unavailable.
- If using Greek yogurt, gently stir it to loosen and set aside for layering.
- Once the pudding has thickened, spoon about one-third of the pudding into serving jars or glasses. Add a layer of diced mango, then a layer of granola (about 2 tablespoons). If using, add a dollop of Greek yogurt. Repeat layers until the jar is full, finishing with granola and mango chunks on top.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for another 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Enjoy the parfait chilled, eating directly from the jar or transferring to a bowl.
Notes
Whisk chia seeds thoroughly to avoid clumps. Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup to taste. Add granola just before serving to keep it crunchy. Parfaits can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days; keep granola separate if possible. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait jar (about
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 11
- Protein: 9
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