Start your morning (or snack time!) with a Chia Pudding Yogurt Parfait that’s as fueling as it is indulgent. Made with dairy-free yogurt, swirls of peanut butter, rich chocolate, and topped with bananas and crunchy protein cookies, every bite is layered with flavor and texture you’ll love.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 35 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 2
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 575 kcals and 27 grams of protein
- 📋 Main Ingredients: Banana, dairy-free yogurt, chia seeds, peanut butter, and protein cookies.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, and can be made vegan.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: Creamy, chocolatey, and protein-packed, this dairy-free chia pudding parfait feels indulgent but is fueling enough for breakfast or brunch.
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If you lean toward sweet over savory in the morning, this chia seed pudding parfait is going to be your new go-to. It’s layered with creamy, crunchy texture and just the right amount of rich flavor, just like this protein French toast..
One of my favorite parts? You can prep this chia seed yogurt parfait the night before (like these sheet pan protein pancakes with Greek yogurt) or make it fresh in the morning. Whether you’re grabbing it on a busy weekday or enjoying it slowly with a cup of coffee, it’s the perfect excuse to indulge at breakfast.
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💭Why You’ll Love It
Easy to make: Though it looks like a lot of ingredients, the chia pudding parfait is actually quite simple to whip up and can be made the morning of or the night before as one of my meal prep breakfast recipes.
Perfect flavor: Blends of rich chocolate, sweet banana, creamy peanut butter, all topped with a crunchy cookie.
Allergy-friendly: Naturally dairy and gluten-free, this recipe makes a great brunch option when you’re hosting anyone with an allergy, just like these paleo breakfast cookies.
Ingredients and Substitutions
There are two main parts to the chia seed pudding parfait and each one can be varied a bit to suit your tastes.
- Yogurt: Any dairy-free yogurt will work here. I like to use a plain one so that I can add sweetness personally, and recently I've been using a dairy-free Greek yogurt for an extra punch of protein. I use it for this Greek yogurt protein pudding, too.
- Chia seeds: one of the foods I think every toddler should have in their diet because they’re that nourishing! Make sure to use whole seeds and not ground ones, and learn more about how to use chia seeds every day.
- Collagen powder: Added in for an extra dose of protein. It's one of the highest quality protein options out there learn more about collagen powder and how it differs from protein powder.
- Protein cookies: I personally make these vegan protein cookies and use them on top of the parfait. If you don’t have them made though, know that you can buy protein cookies, too, or use any cookie you have on hand.
- Make it vegan: To make the chia pudding parfait vegan, you'll want to eliminate the collagen powder and use maple syrup in place of honey. Double-check that the protein cookies and yogurt you choose are vegan as well.
- Coconut whipped cream: All you need to make this is a can of full-fat coconut milk (learn more about types of coconut milk and how to choose the one you need). Leave it in the fridge overnight and then whip it when you need it. Super simple.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Caramel: In place of the protein cookies or the whipped cream, drizzle the chia seed yogurt parfait with homemade dairy-free caramel sauce.
Fruity: Skip the peanut butter but use a berry-flavored yogurt and create a chocolate strawberry indulgence by layering sliced strawberries into the mix.
How To Make the Chia Pudding Yogurt Parfait
Step 1: Make the chia pudding base by mixing the yogurt, honey, chia seeds, and collagen powder. Divide it into two bowls and let it sit.
Step 2: In one bowl, whisk in the peanut butter, and in the other bowl, whisk in the cacao powder.
Step 3: Make the coconut whipped cream by using a handheld mixer and whipping the chilled coconut milk.
Step 4: Start layering the parfait by placing the cacao chia pudding mixture into the bottom of a glass.
Step 5: Add a layer of crumbled protein cookies followed by the peanut butter chia pudding and coconut whipped cream.
Step 6: Finish off the breakfast parfait by topping it with sliced bananas and more crumbled cookies or cacao powder.
Expert Tips
This is one of those recipes that can be made as indulgent or as healthy as you like, kind of like high protein waffles. To make the chia pudding healthier, go easy on the cookies and coconut whipped cream.
To make coconut whipped cream, you need a can of full-fat coconut milk that’s been in the fridge overnight. Drain the water and whip just the thick white cream (learn the exact steps in this Whole30 whipped cream recipe).
You can use white chia seeds in place of black ones for a whole new aesthetic feel.
Chia Pudding Yogurt Parfait FAQs
Yes, you can put chia seeds in yogurt. Chia seeds are a nutrient powerhouse and make a great addition to just about everything. You can add them to your yogurt parfait, but make sure to give them a few minutes to absorb. Chia seeds absorb liquid, so they’ll alter the texture while amping up the health benefits of your parfait.
Some of the benefits of chia pudding include the fact that they have a slow digestion time to keep you full longer. They’re high in fiber and great for your gut. Chia seeds are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and also have a unique blend of amino acids (they’re a complete protein!).
It’s not common, but like anything else, chia seeds can go bad. If you want to extend the life of your chia seeds, store them in a sealed jar in the fridge. Stored like that, chia seeds should last at least a year unless liquid gets into the jar as you use it. You’ll know your chia seeds have gone bad if they start to clump together. Otherwise, I wouldn’t worry about it.
How To Store It
Store it: If you have any leftovers, store them in the fridge for 2-3 days in a jar. Ideally, store the breakfast parfait separately (chia pudding and toppings). If it’s already assembled, you can store it as-is, just cover the jar with plastic wrap. Your cookies won’t be as crunchy, but the parfait will still be delicious.
Make it ahead: If you’re making it in advance, mix the two chia pudding layers together (the cacao one and the peanut butter one) and then top them with the coconut whip. Don’t layer the cookies until the morning, though, as they'll get soggy.
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Chia Seed Yogurt Parfait (Dairy-Free)
Equipment
Ingredients
For The Base
- 1 banana sliced
- 11/4 cup Dairy-free Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons collagen powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons cacao powder
For The Topping
- ½ cup canned coconut milk full fat
- 4-5 protein cookies crushed
Optional Garnish
- 1 teaspoons cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon protein cookies crushed
Instructions
Make The Pudding
- Add the yogurt, honey, chia seeds, and collagen powder to a medium-size bowl. Whisk well. Let it sit and rise for about 10-15 minutes.
- Divide the pudding mixture into two separate bowls.
- In one bowl, add the cacao powder and mix well until the ingredients are combined.
- In the other bowl add the peanut butter and mix well.
Prep the Layers
- Using a handheld mixer, whip the can of coconut milk until it has the texture of whipped cream.
- Crumble the protein cookies either with your hands or by pulsing them in a food processor.
Layer The Parfait
- Add the cacao pudding layer at the bottom of a bowl or jar (about 2 tablespoons).
- Sprinkle on 2 tablespoons of the cookies layer.
- Then add the peanut butter chia pudding on top (About 2.5 tablespoons).
Toppings
- Spoon or pipe the coconut whipped cream to each jar.
- Divide the sliced bananas between the servings and sprinkle the top with leftover crushed protein cookies.
- Dust with cacao powder to garnish.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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