Watermelon Chia Parfait Summer Delight (Printable)
Cool layered parfait with juicy watermelon, creamy chia pudding, and mixed berries for a refreshing summer dessert.
# What You Need:
→ Chia Pudding
01 - 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
02 - 1/4 cup (40 g) chia seeds
03 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Watermelon Layer
05 - 2 cups (300 g) fresh watermelon, diced
→ Additional Toppings
06 - 1/2 cup (75 g) mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
07 - 1/4 cup (25 g) granola (gluten-free if needed)
08 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# Steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture thickens to a pudding consistency.
02 - Spoon a layer of chia pudding into the bottom of 4 glasses or jars. Add a layer of diced watermelon over the chia pudding. Top with a sprinkle of mixed fresh berries.
03 - Repeat layers if desired, finishing with fruit and a sprinkle of granola.
04 - Garnish each parfait with fresh mint leaves before serving. Serve immediately, or keep chilled until ready to enjoy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No oven or stove required, making it perfect when even thinking about heat feels impossible
- The chia pudding keeps you satisfied for hours while still tasting light and refreshing
02 -
- The chia pudding needs those full 2 hours to thicken properly, otherwise you will have watery layers instead of distinct creamy ones
- Assemble the parfaits right before serving because the granola gets soggy if it sits too long in the moisture
03 -
- Stir the chia mixture twice during the first hour of chilling to ensure absolutely no clumps form
- Cut the watermelon into uniform small cubes so every spoonful gets the perfect ratio of fruit to pudding