Vegan Chocolate Chia Parfaits (Printable)

Rich chocolate chia pudding layered with fluffy coconut whip and fresh berries for an elegant vegan dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Chia Pudding

01 - 1/3 cup chia seeds
02 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Coconut Whip

07 - 1 can (13.5 fluid ounces) full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
08 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Parfait Layers and Toppings

10 - 1/2 cup fresh berries
11 - 2 tablespoons vegan dark chocolate, shaved or chopped
12 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until completely smooth and homogeneous.
02 - Stir in chia seeds, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the liquid mixture.
03 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Stir once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping until the mixture reaches desired thickness.
04 - Scoop the solidified coconut cream from the top of the chilled can into a clean mixing bowl, discarding or reserving the liquid for other uses.
05 - Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the coconut cream. Using a hand mixer, whip until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Spoon a layer of chocolate chia pudding into parfait glasses, add a layer of coconut whip, and repeat layering to fill glasses.
07 - Top each parfait with fresh berries, shaved dark chocolate, and toasted coconut flakes as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No cooking required—just mix, chill, and assemble
  • Packed with omega-3 fatty acids and fiber from chia seeds
  • Naturally sweetened with maple syrup
  • Fully vegan and gluten-free dessert option
  • Make-ahead friendly for easy entertaining
02 -
  • For the fluffiest coconut whip, chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes before whipping
  • If your chia pudding seems too thin after chilling, simply stir in an additional tablespoon of chia seeds and wait 30 minutes
  • Toast coconut flakes on a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden (about 2-3 minutes)
  • Assemble parfaits just before serving for the most striking presentation, or up to 4 hours ahead and kept refrigerated
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