Cherry Yogurt Chia Parfait

A jar with cherry yoghurt chia parfait topped with halved cherries and crushed walnuts

Dani Markova • ANutr • BSc • MSc Lifestyle Medicine Student

A refreshing no-bake parfait made with a creamy chia yogurt layer, juicy cherries, and a naturally sweetened almond pulp base. Gluten-free and refined sugar-free.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 0

Chilling time 30

Total Time 1

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy, Summer

Servings

Calories 425 kcal

Equipment

1 Food Processor

1 Mixing bowl large

1 cherry pitter optional

Ingredients

For the base:

100 g almonds almond pulp, wet
1 medium banana ripe
40 g pumpkin seeds
100 g dates (as a date paste)
3 tbsp desiccated coconut

For the Chia Yoghurt Layer:

500 g yogurt
4 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp Psyllium Husk
3 tbsp Honey

Fruit Layer:

200 g cherries fresh or frozen - thawed

Toppings:

6 tbsp yogurt
100 g cherries as decoration
40 g Walnuts

Instructions

Make the almond base:

In a food processor, blend the banana, almond pulp, pumpkin seeds, date paste, and coconut until smooth.
Divide into 6 jars and press firmly into the base of each jar.

Prepare chia cherry yogurt:

Stir together yogurt, chia seeds, psyllium husk, and honey/maple syrup.
Let it sit for 10–15 minutes to thicken.
Blend the chia yogurt with 200g of the pitted cherries.

Assemble the jars:

Layer: almond base → cherry slices → yogurt cherry blend → yogurt.
Top with reserved cherries and crushed walnuts

Chill:

Refrigerate for at least half an hour before serving.
Best enjoyed within 4 days.
Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is a great way to use leftover almond pulp from homemade almond milk.

It’s high in fiber, naturally sweetened, and loaded with seasonal flavor.

Prep it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

YourDani x x

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 13gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 708mgFiber: 9gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 245mgIron: 3mg

Keyword cherry chia parfait, cherry recipes, no-bake dessert

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