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These easy blueberry chia pudding parfaits make the perfect make ahead breakfast! Fresh blueberry sauce, wholesome chia pudding, and Greek yogurt are layered for a well-rounded sweet treat to fuel you day.
As evident by the multitude of chia seed recipes on this site, I have a thing for really good chia pudding. When you get it just right, it’s a well-rounded treat that tastes like dessert! To switch it up, I took inspiration from those tasty “fruit on the bottom” yogurt cups from the store, and you are going to love the result. After testing a bit, I found that keeping things ultra simple and letting the blueberries shine gave the most delicious flavor. These layered parfaits only require a handful of ingredients but give that amazing taste and great texture you want!
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Why you will love this chia seed pudding recipe:
- Easy to Make – As long as you can use a spoon, you can make this recipe!
- Keeps Well for Days – A batch of this will last nearly a week in the fridge!
- Nutritious – You get tons of antioxidants from the blueberry layer, fiber and omega-3 from the chia pudding layer, and protein from the Greek yogurt layer. It’s well-rounded and great for energy.
Blueberry Chia Pudding Ingredients
Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need for this easy snack. Scroll to the printable recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements.
- Blueberries – I used fresh blueberries, but frozen should work as well.
- Sweetener – You can use sugar, honey, maple syrup, or any 1:1 sugar substitute you like (we like Lakanto’s monk fruit blend and this sugar-free maple syrup).
- Chia Seeds, Milk & Vanilla Extract – use unsweetened almond milk if keeping things low carb.
- For the layered parfaits: Vanilla Greek Yogurt and Grain Free Granola (optional)
How to Make Blueberry Chia Pudding
- Make your sauce. Heat your blueberries in a saucepan over medium heat with the sweetener if needed. Stir them occasionally, pressing them flat with the back of your spoon as they release moisture. If you feel you need it, you can add a tablespoon of water, but that wasn’t necessary with the berries I had. You can leave your sauce chunky or blend it for a smooth texture.
- Mix & chill chia pudding. Mix 1/4 cup of the sauce with your milk, sweetener, vanilla extract, and chia seeds. Stir very well, then let it sit in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Layer & enjoy. Grab two bowls or jars and layer a tablespoon of blueberry sauce, half of the chia blueberry pudding, and half of the Greek yogurt. If desired, top with granola for crunch.
Storage
The sauce will last a week or so in the fridge in an airtight container on its own. Chia pudding will last about 4-5 days. I recommend enjoying these parfaits within the 3-4 days. If you have added the Greek yogurt layer, there may be more liquid separation over time, but you can easily mix it in and enjoy. If eating with granola, store that separately to preserve the crunchy texture.
Blueberry Chia Pudding FAQs
This can take about 10-15 minutes, but the timing can vary wildly due to the size, age, and type of blueberries you are using. Watch the video to see the perfect consistency, but you can generally expect to get about 3/4 cup of sauce by the end of it.
Yes, you can freeze chia pudding and/or the blueberry sauce. For the best texture, I would freeze this without the Greek yogurt as it is likely to separate and have a different texture. Thaw overnight in the fridge or on the counter for 30 minutes, then stir well and add your yogurt and granola. Extra blueberry sauce can be frozen and thawed to be added to puddings, ice cream, oatmeal, and more.
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Blueberry Chia Pudding Recipe
Equipment
- sauce pan
Ingredients
Blueberry Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon sweetener*, Optional – Only needed if your blueberries are not very sweet. Honey, sugar, maple syrup, or the equivalent of your favorite alternative sweetener.
Blueberry Chia Pudding
- 1/4 cup blueberry sauce
- 3/4 cup milk, dairy, almond, oat, soy, whatever you like
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon sweetener*, Honey, sugar, maple syrup, or the equivalent of your favorite alternative sweetener.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Parfaits
- 2 tablespoons blueberry sauce, divided
- 3 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
- Blueberries for garnish
- Grain Free Granola, optional
Instructions
For the Blueberry Sauce
- Add the blueberries and sweetener (if using) to a skillet or small pot over medium heat. Stir the berries occasionally and use the back of your spoon to help smash the berries as they soften. You shouldn't need to add water, they should naturally release a lot of moisture on their own. However, if you feed you need it add 1 tablespoon of water to the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to low and allow the berries to simmer, stirring occasionally until a sauce forms.
- You can blend your sauce if you want it very smooth or leave it chunky.
For the Chia Seed Pudding
- Combine the ingredients, then taste and adjust sweetener if needed. Stir very well and allow the pudding to sit at least 2 hours or overnight to thicken.
For the Parfaits
- To make the parfaits divide the blueberry sauce, blueberry chia pudding, greek yogurt and blueberries among two jars.
Video
Notes
- For the sweetener, you can use granular sweetener (sugar, Swerve, monkfruit blend, etc.) or liquid (honey, maple syrup, etc.).
- You likely will have extra blueberry sauce. This will keep in the fridge up to a week, or you can freeze it for a few months. It’s a great addition to yogurts, ice cream, oatmeal, etc.
- Nutrition calculated with keto-friendly ingredients: net carbs 7.3, 6.2 grams of protein per serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi, I’m Maggie! After obtaining a Master of Education degree in 2020, I decided to combine my love of teaching with my passion for food. Cooking good food feeds our bodies and souls, but it also helps give us a confidence that empowers us far beyond the kitchen. I hope to share my knowledge and experience to help cooks of all levels create delicious meals, snacks, and desserts for everyone they love!
