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.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Key Ingredients
- Tips, Swaps & Variations
- How to Make Mango Chia Parfait
- Nutrition & Calories
- FAQs
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 café parfait but takes 10 minutes.
Key Ingredients
- 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
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.
Step 2: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight until thick and spoonable.
Step 3: Mash mango with a fork. Keep aside 2 tbsp diced mango for toppings.
Step 4: Assemble in jars: chia pudding , layer of pureed mango then more chia pudding. Repeat if you want another layer.
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.
Mango Chia Parfait With Berries & Granola
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.
Nutrition & Calories:
Per jar (1 serving): 345 kcal | 14g Protein | 36g Carbs | 13g Fat | 9g FiberThis mango chia parfait is balanced with protein from FAGE 2% Greek yogurt + soya milk and healthy fats + fiber from chia seeds. Calculated for 2 jars: 40g chia, 200g unsweetened soya milk, 100g FAGE, 150g mango, 40g granola, 80g mixed berries, 1 Tbsp honey. For lower calories use no honey and 20g granola.