Raspberry Chia Pudding Parfait

This Raspberry Chia Pudding Parfait is dairy-free and contains an excellent source of fiber – 12 grams per serving! A perfect vegan and paleo-friendly recipe for all to enjoy this spring and summer.

Parfaits aren’t just for yogurt!

Today, I’m sharing a dairy-free parfait that’s loaded with nutrients and perfect for those who are unable to tolerate dairy – whether it’s due to a food allergy, a sensitivity or it just doesn’t make you feel great. As The Real Food RDs, it’s our goal to share recipes for all to enjoy (all ‘diets’ welcome here).

So for my dairy-free, vegan, paleo, nut-free, egg-free friends, this recipe is for you! You can now enjoy a parfait again and feel good afterward with this Raspberry Chia Pudding Parfait. But if you’re one who doesn’t fall under any of that and you’re just here looking for a healthy and new recipe to try, you too can enjoy this stunning parfait and reap all the nutritious benefits that it’s packed with.

Layers of creamy chia pudding, fruity raspberry sauce and crunchy granola served in a mason jar!

Creamy coconut chia pudding with layers of a simple raspberry sauce and crunchy granola (or whatever toppings you choose) is almost too good to be true! It’s heaven in your mouth. You could even serve this as a healthy dessert option – maybe with a few chocolate chips sprinkled about. Yum! The combination of ingredients makes for a delightful and refreshing breakfast parfait. It also could make for a stunning addition and dairy-free option to serve as part of a special breakfast or brunch like Mother’s Day or at a birthday party, bridal or baby shower as healthy treat.

You’ll never even notice this parfait’s missing the yogurt and bonus, because it’s quite a beaut, too. I love serving it in the gorgeous tulip shaped Weck mason jars like the ones you see in the photos.

This recipe is also meal-prep friendly and makes for the perfect grab-and-go breakfast.

Abundant with fiber and omega-3s.

Thanks to the chia seeds and raspberries, this recipe is abundant in soluble fiber. With 12 grams of fiber per serving, enjoying a Raspberry Chia Pudding Parfait for breakfast will get you roughly 50% of your recommended fiber intake! Now that’s impressive. The chia seeds also add quite an omega-3 punch. Omega-3 fatty acids tend to lack in the American diet, so this is a delicious way to get in a good dose of heart healthy fats.

Mix in some protein if you wish.

If you’re looking to give this recipe a boost of protein. I recommend mixing in a scoop or two of your favorite protein powder. Preferably one that is unflavored or vanilla. Personally, I like to add Primal Kitchen Collagen Peptides as it doesn’t change the flavor or the texture of the Raspberry Chia Pudding Parfait. If you’d like to keep it plant-based, you can find my favorite plant-based protein here.

A few tips and tidbits when making this Raspberry Chia Pudding Parfait recipe.

• Canned coconut milk can vary in consistency from brand to brand. I recommend using a full-fat organic canned coconut. If the chia pudding is too thick after it has set overnight, I like to mix in 1/4 cup at a time of an unsweetened non-dairy milk until the desired consistency is achieved – a pudding or Greek yogurt-like consistency.
• I prefer using white chia seeds vs. black chia seeds simply for aesthetics and looks. By all means, if you have black chia seeds on hand you can definitely use those.
• The simple 3-ingredient raspberry sauce that’s included in the recipe below also makes for a totally tasty, no-sugar added jam! I love it served over Crispy Grain-Free Waffles in addition to a little nut butter. So good! If you want to change up the flavor you could also try our Cherry Chia Jam.
• Layer and top as you please! The options are truly endless, so get creative with what sounds best to you! My favorite bonus ingredient to include is a grain-free granola such as our Paleo Granola or Crunchy Nut-Free Paleo Granola.

Alrighty, it’s time to get to this stunning and delightful Raspberry Chia Pudding Parfait recipe! I can’t wait for you to give it a try.

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About Stacie Hassing

Stacie is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian from rural southern Minnesota where she and her husband reside on 5 acres with their two pups, Walter & Lucy. She’s a creator of simple and wholesome recipes, a lover of nature, a crossfitter, a seasonal runner, and she’s on a mission to inspire as many as she can live a healthier and happier life from the inside out.