Easy Lemon Blueberry Chia Pudding Parfait

Some mornings, I crave something fresh, creamy, and naturally sweet without spending half my day in the kitchen. That’s exactly why I adore this easy lemon blueberry chia pudding parfait. The bright lemon flavor wakes me up, the juicy blueberries make it feel like dessert, and the chia pudding keeps me full for hours. I can prep it the night before, so all I have to do in the morning is grab a jar and enjoy. It’s simple, wholesome, and feels like a treat I can feel good about.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 2 10

Servings: 4

Course: Light Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 36

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Chia Pudding Base

½ cup chia seeds
1 cup milk of choice almond, dairy, soy…
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1 –2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey to taste
½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional pinch of salt

For the Blueberry Layer

2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1 –2 teaspoons lemon juice
Alternatively, skip cooking and use fresh blueberries layered raw.

Toppings (optional but fun):

Granola nuts, coconut flakes, extra lemon zest, yogurt, banana slices…

Equipment

Blender or mixing bowl
jars or serving glasses with lids
spoon and whisk
saucepan (if you’re cooking blueberry compote)

Method

Prepare the Blueberry Layer

If you want a compote: simmer blueberries, sweetener, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat for around 10 minutes until thickened. Let cool slightly.
Or skip this step and use raw blueberries—totally fine.

Make the Chia Pudding

In a bowl or blender, whisk together milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, sweetener, and vanilla (plus salt if using).
Stir in chia seeds evenly.
Refrigerate for 2–4 hours, or overnight. After about 30 minutes, stir again to break up clumps.

Assemble the Parfaits

Layer chia pudding and blueberry compote (or fresh berries) in jars or glasses—alternate pudding, berries, pudding, finishing with berries on top.
Add your favorite toppings like granola or yogurt just before serving to avoid sogginess.

Store or Serve

Seal jars and store in the fridge up to 5 days. The texture stays great, and it’s perfect grab-and-go.

Notes

All nutritional values are rough estimates and may vary based on your exact ingredients. If you want the most precise count, plug your ingredients into a nutrition calculator.