I have been on a big chia pudding parfait kick lately. It takes 2 minutes to whisk up the chia pudding mixture and then it can chill overnight. The next morning, I mix up some greek yogurt with any add ins that I am craving, layer everything into little glasses or bowls and I have a healthy and delicious breakfast ready for the whole week.
This week, I am made pumpkin chia parfaits with some of the extra pumpkin puree I had on hand after Thanksgiving baking and they turned out so good! There is a little bit of pumpkin in both the chia pudding and the greek yogurt layer along with just a touch of maple syrup and pumpkin spice. This is my new favorite chia pudding parfait and I can’t wait for you to give this one a try…
Let’s get started…
Begin by whisking 2 cups of unsweetened vanilla almond milk with 1/2 cup of chia seeds, 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin spice in a large glass bowl. Cover tightly and chill for 4 hours or overnight. I find this chilling chia pudding overnight gives you the best result. It gives the chia seeds enough time to fully hydrate.
When the chia pudding is ready to go, mix 3/4 cup of pure pumpkin puree into 2 cups of plain or vanilla greek yogurt and add a tablespoon of pure maple syrup if you prefer your breakfast to be just a little bit sweet.
All there is left to do is to layer the chia pudding and the pumpkin yogurt into meal prep containers or small airtight glass dishes.
I also like to garnish the parfaits with some granola and pepitas or pecans right before I dig in for added texture.
These pumpkin chia parfaits are fantastic. The pumpkin, maple syrup and spices give off those comforting fall vibes and although they are truly delicious, they are actually full of wonderful health benefits too.
Chia seeds are packed with fiber and omega-3 fatty acids and the greek yogurt and almond milk adds protein and antioxidants.
Pumpkins are wonderful source of beta-carotene, vitamins A,C and E along with lutein, potassium and fiber.
These parfaits are a delicious and nutritious breakfast, afternoon snack or even healthy dessert that you are going to love!
Pumpkin Chia Parfaits
Ingredients
Pumpkin Chia Pudding
- 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk (vanilla or plain)
- 1/2 cup of chia seeds
- 1/4 cup of pure pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin spice
Pumpkin Yogurt
- 2 cups of plain or vanilla greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup of pure pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup (optional)
Garnishes
- granola
- pepitas or pecans
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups of unsweetened vanilla almond milk with 1/2 cup of chia seeds, 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin spice in an airtight container and chill for 4 hours or overnight
- When you are ready to assemble the parfaits, whisk 3/4 cup of pure pumpkin puree into 2 cups of plain or vanilla greek yogurt and add a tablespoon of pure maple syrup if you prefer your yogurt sweeter
- Assemble the parfaits by layering the pumpkin chia pudding with the pumpkin yogurt and topping with granola and pepitas
- Chill in airtight containers for up to 5 days
