Watermelon Chia Parfait Summer Delight (Printable)
Vibrant layers of creamy chia pudding, juicy watermelon, and fresh berries make this cooling parfait ideal for summer days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chia Pudding
01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
03 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Watermelon Layer
05 - 2 cups fresh watermelon, diced
→ Additional Toppings
06 - 1/2 cup mixed fresh berries
07 - 1/4 cup granola
08 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until mixture thickens to pudding consistency.
02 - Spoon chia pudding into bottom of 4 glasses or jars. Add layer of diced watermelon over pudding. Top with sprinkle of mixed berries.
03 - Repeat layering process if desired, finishing with fruit topping and granola sprinkle.
04 - Garnish each parfait with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to enjoy.
# Expert Advice:
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- The contrast between icy cold watermelon and creamy chia pudding hits differently when humidity is at its peak
- You can assemble these in five minutes flat once the pudding is done, making them perfect for unexpected guests
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- The chia pudding needs those full two hours minimum, otherwise you end up with a weirdly textured situation nobody signed up for
- Watermelon releases water as it sits, so assemble these right before serving or that bottom layer gets soupy in a not charming way
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- Give your chia pudding a taste test after chilling and adjust the sweetness before you start building
- Room temperature watermelon has more flavor than ice cold from the fridge, so let it sit out for 20 minutes before layering