5-Minute Layered Strawberry Chia Parfait
This layered strawberry chia parfait is a go-to healthy sweet treat — vanilla chia, strawberry compote, crunchy toasted oats, fresh berries, pistachios, and mint.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup strawberries, chopped (for compote)
- 1 tsp sugar or maple syrup (for compote)
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- Fresh strawberries, sliced, for topping
- Crushed pistachios, for topping
- A few mint leaves, for garnish
Method
- Whisk chia seeds, milk, vanilla, and maple syrup together; refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight) until thickened into a pudding.
- Mash the chopped strawberries with the sugar or maple syrup into a quick compote.
- Toast the oats in a dry pan over medium heat 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Layer in a glass: chia pudding, strawberry compote, toasted oats — repeat for a second layer.
- Top with fresh sliced strawberries, crushed pistachios, and mint.
- Serve chilled.
The 5 minutes is active prep — the chia pudding still needs at least 2 hours (or overnight) in the fridge to set before you layer it.