Vegan Raspberry Coconut Chia Parfaits (Printer View)

Creamy coconut chia pudding layered with bright raspberry purée for a refreshing breakfast or healthy dessert.

# Components:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 1⅔ cups coconut milk, full fat
02 - 4 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
04 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Raspberry Layer

05 - 8.8 ounces fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed if frozen
06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup, to taste

→ Toppings

07 - 1.4 ounces fresh raspberries
08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios or almonds, optional
10 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# Method:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thickened to pudding consistency.
02 - Blend raspberries and maple syrup in a blender or food processor until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired. Pass through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds if preferred for a silkier texture.
03 - Layer chia pudding and raspberry purée alternately into 4 parfait glasses or jars, beginning with chia pudding at the base. Continue layering until glasses are nearly full.
04 - Top each parfait with fresh raspberries, coconut flakes, chopped nuts, and mint leaves if using.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required, so you can make them while mentally preparing for your day.
  • They keep beautifully in the fridge for up to 3 days, making mornings feel less rushed.
  • The contrast between creamy pudding and tart berry swirl feels indulgent but you'll feel energized afterward.
02 -
  • If you skip the second whisking of the pudding base, you'll end up with hard little chia clumps at the bottom that never soften—those extra 30 seconds make all the difference.
  • Full-fat coconut milk is essential; there's no substitute that will give you the same richness and creaminess.
03 -
  • Buy chia seeds from a bulk bin where you can get exactly what you need and try them before committing to a large bag.
  • If your coconut milk separated (liquid on top, thick cream at the bottom), shake the can well or use an immersion blender to recombine it before measuring.
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