Mango Chia Parfait With Berries & Granola

Mango Chia Parfait With Berries & Granola

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If overnight oats and regular chia pudding had a baby, this mango chia parfait would be it. Layers of creamy vanilla chia, sweet mango cubes, fresh berries and crunchy granola create a beautiful breakfast that tastes like tropical dessert.

Close-up of a mango chia pudding parfait in a glass jar topped with diced mango, mixed berries and granola, with a gold spoon inserted, on a marble surface."

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • For a lot of people, the downside of chia pudding is the unusual texture. With this layered method, you get creamy chia + juicy fruit bites in every spoonful — no slimy feeling!
  • Made with wholesome ingredients, including chia seeds, plant-based milk, greek yoghurt, fresh mango and berries. Just 6 pantry staples!
  • Perfect for meal prep! Make 3 jars on Sunday and you have breakfast ready for busy mornings.
  • Looks like a cafe parfait but takes 10 minutes.

Key Ingredients

Flat lay of ingredients in separate bowls on marble: diced mango, Greek yoghurt, milk, chia seeds, mixed berries, granola, honey, and vanilla extract, each labeled with text.
  • Chia seeds thicken the pudding while adding fiber, protein and omega-3s.
  • Plant-based milk almond or oat milk makes the creamiest base.
  • Greek yoghurt adds protein and makes the pudding even more creamy.
  • Fresh mango gives that bright tropical layer and natural sweetness.
  • Mixed berries & granola add crunch, color and antioxidants on top.

Tips, Swaps & Variations

  • No fresh mango? Frozen mango works! Thaw and drain well, or blend into chia for mango-flavored pudding.
  • Switch up the fruit by using peach, kiwi, pineapple or banana slices.
  • Top with coconut flakes, peanut butter drizzle, or cacao nibs for extra flavor.
  • Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to increase the protein content.

How to Make Mango Chia Parfait With Berries & Granola

Top-down view of a white bowl with chia seeds soaking in a creamy milk, yoghurt,honey mixture

Step 1: In a bowl, add chia seeds, milk, yoghurt, honey, vanilla and pinch of salt. Whisk well, wait 5 mins, whisk again to prevent clumps.

Top-down view of a white bowl of thickened chia seed pudding with a spoon lifting a scoop to show the gel texture, held by a hand over a marble surface.

Step 2: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight until thick and spoon-able.

Top-down view of a small white bowl filled with bright mashed mango puree

Step 3: Mash mango with a fork. Keep aside 2 tbsp diced mango for toppings.

A glass jar of chia pudding with a thick mango layer in the middle, topped with crunchy granola clusters, sitting on a white marble board

Step 4: Assemble in jars: chia pudding , layer of pureed mango then more chia pudding. Repeat if you want another layer.

A glass jar of layered chia seed pudding with a middle layer of mango puree, topped with granola, diced fresh mango, blueberries, and raspberries, sitting on a white marble coaster with a gray striped cloth in the background.

Step 5: Top with diced mango, berries and granola  Enjoy right away, or store for meal prep.

Storage Tips

Store in sealed jars up to 4 days in fridge. Add granola just before serving so it stays crunchy. Freezer? Yes, freeze chia base without fruit up to 1 month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen Mango?

Yes, thaw & drain well.

Is this Mango Chia Parfait vegan?

Yes, if you use plant milk and maple syrup. It’s naturally dairy-free and vegan.

Can I make it high-protein?

Yes! Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder to chia base.

Close-up of a mango chia pudding parfait in a glass jar topped with diced mango, mixed berries and granola, with a gold spoon inserted, on a marble surface."

Mango Chia Parfait With Berries & Granola

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Creamy mango chia parfait layered with berries and crunchy granola — 10 min prep, vegan, high-protein meal prep breakfast!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Jars
Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 40 g chia seeds
  • 200 g unsweetened soya milk or any milk of your choice
  • 100 g plain Greek yoghurt or plant based yoghurt if vegan
  • 20 g honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 150 g + 2 tbsp fresh ripe mango
  • 75 g mixed berries
  • 30 gm granola

Instructions
 

  • Whisk chia seeds, milk, yoghurt, honey, vanilla and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Let sit 10 minutes, whisk again to avoid clumps.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thickened and gel-like.
  • Mash mango with a fork, keep aside 2 tbsp for toppings and wash berries.
  • To assemble, layer in 2 jars: thin layer of mango puree, chia pudding , mango puree , chia pudding. Repeat if you want another layer. Top with diced mango and berries. Add granola on top just before serving so it stays crunchy.
Keyword chia pudding, mango parfait, meal prep

 

Nutrition & Calories:

Per jar (1 serving): 345 kcal | 14g Protein | 36g Carbs | 13g Fat | 9g Fiber. This mango chia parfait is balanced with protein from FAGE 2% Greek yogurt + soya milk and healthy fats + fiber from chia seeds. For lower calories use no honey and 20g granola.

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