These Red White and Blue Chia Pudding Parfaits are a fun, patriotic recipe to make for the Fourth of July! Plus, they’re just as delicious and nourishing as they are cute. With 25g of protein and 15g of fiber per serving, this meal prep breakfast is sure to leave you feeling full and satisfied.
I’m feeling like a true Pinterest girly with this red white and blue chia pudding parfait! I love any excuse to make a festive, aesthetic recipe and with the Fourth of July right around the corner, this just felt right. I pretty much took my berry chia pudding recipe and adapted it a bit to make it more vibrant and patriotic! This method has never failed me, and it even converted my husband into a chia pudding lover.
So whether you’re hosting a Fourth of July party or just want to meal prep a healthy and fun breakfast for yourself…look no further than these red white and blue chia pudding parfaits! The first layer is blueberry-flavored, with a touch of butterfly pea flower powder for extra color. Then, there’s a layer of creamy greek yogurt, and cherry-flavored chia pudding to top it all off!
The best part? This recipe is not only cute, but also so delicious and nourishing. Each serving is packed with 29g of protein and 15g of protein to start your morning with a bang! Hope you love it 🙂
Why You’ll Love this Red White and Blue Chia Pudding Parfait
- It’s the perfect patriotic recipe to make for the Fourth of July!
- This is an easy and healthy meal-prep breakfast option.
- It’s loaded with protein and fiber to keep you full and satisfied.
- Blending fruit with the milk adds color and flavor!
- You can prep this in minutes and have breakfast ready to grab-n-go in the morning.
- It’s gluten free and can easily be made dairy-free/vegan.
What You Need to Make this Red White and Blue Chia Pudding Parfait
- Cherries: For the red layer, use whatever red fruit you prefer or have on hand such as cherries, strawberries or raspberries.
- Blueberries: To add color, flavor & nutrients to the blue layer.
- Milk: I used whole milk which also boosted the protein content, but if you’re dairy-free it would work great with almond milk, oat milk, etc.
- Butterfly Pea Flower Powder: This is an optional ingredient that enhances the blue color! If you don’t have it, you can omit it or try adding more blueberries.
- Beetroot Powder: Once again, this is an optional ingredient that deepens the red color. At about 1 tsp you can taste the beet flavor a little bit, so if you’re sensitive to that, drop it down to 1/2 tsp and maybe add more cherries.
- Vanilla Extract: 1/2 tsp in each layer.
- Vanilla Protein Powder: I always use Wellious vegan vanilla protein powder which is my fav because it’s not chalky and it’s sweetened with monk fruit. If you make this with an unsweetened protein powder, you may want to add a splash of maple syrup, more fruit, or even a date to sweeten it.
- Collagen Peptides: This is another sneaky way to add protein without even tasting it. But, it’s optional!
- Kosher Salt: Just a pinch.
- Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are a great source of fiber, protein and antioxidants. They will soak up all that milk mixture and turn into a gel-like consistency.
- Greek Yogurt: The white layer in these chia pudding parfaits is greek yogurt! Make this dairy free by using a thick vegan yogurt or coconut yogurt.
How To Make this Red White and Blue Chia Pudding Parfait
Prepare the Blue Chia Pudding Layer:
First, add all of the ingredients for the blue chia pudding (except for the chia seeds) to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and no fruit chunks remain.
Next, transfer this blue milk mixture to a large jar, add in the chia seeds and stir. It will look really liquid-y but don’t worry, the chia seeds will absorb it as they sit!
Prepare the Red Chia Pudding Layer & Refrigerate:
Quickly rinse out the blender and repeat the same process as move, but with the red chia pudding ingredients. Cover both jars of chia pudding with a lid and transfer to the fridge to soak for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
Assemble Chia Pudding Parfaits:
Finally, when you’re ready to eat, add ⅓ of the blue chia pudding to the bottom of a clear glass. Then, add as much yogurt as you’d like, and finally add ⅓ of the red chia pudding mixture. Optionally, top with extra berries and enjoy!
Which Protein Powder Should I Use?
Every protein powder is different and will yield different results. With that said, I’ve only tried this recipe with Wellious vegan vanilla protein powder. It’s one of the best plant-based protein powders I’ve had because it’s not chalky.
It’s also sweetened naturally with monkfruit which adds some sweetness to the chia pudding. But, if your protein powder is not sweetened at all, you may want to add a splash of maple syrup.
For an extra boost of protein, I also like adding in a few tablespoons of collagen peptides. These are unflavored and dissolve right in, so you can’t even tell they’re in there. This is not a complete source of protein, but does have a lot of benefits for your hair, skin and nails. Totally optional though! Omitting it won’t change the flavor or texture of the chia pudding.
What is Butterfly Pea Flower Powder? Beetroot Powder?
Butterfly pea flower powder (it’s a mouthful, I know) is made from the butterfly pea plant that’s native to Thailand. It’s a vibrant blue color, so it works perfectly as a natural way to dye foods...such as this chia pudding! A little goes a long way so you only need 1/4 tsp in this recipe, and it does not affect the flavor whatsoever. It’s optional and can be omitted, but the blue chia pudding layer will not be as vibrant.
Similarly, beetroot powder is used in this recipe as a way to deepen the red color of the red chia pudding layer. I had this on hand from when I made naturally-dyed red velvet muffins for Valentine’s Day, so I figured I would put it to use here. You can omit it if you don’t have it, and/or try adding more red fruit (cherries, strawberries, raspberries).
Equipment Recommendations:
- Vitamix Blender: It’s important to use a powerful, high-speed blender for this recipe so that the fruit gets thoroughly blended and incorporated with the milk. I love my Vitamix E310…it’s an investment but will last forever.
- Weck Jars: I love using these Weck Jars for just about everything but especially for storing chia pudding and overnight oats.
Can I Meal Prep this Red White and Blue Chia Pudding Parfait?
Yes, that’s exactly what this recipe is made for! It just takes a few minutes to prep, and then the chia pudding needs to sit in the fridge for at least 3 hours, or overnight. And since this recipe makes 3+ servings, you will have enough for several breakfasts’!
It’s important to allow the chia pudding to sit and soak before assembling the parfaits in the red, white and blue layers. If you try doing it before soaking, then the colors will just combine and make a mess!
Find the full recipe below. As always, please let me know if you tried it by commenting below or tagging me on Instagram, @munchinwithmaddie_.
Looking for more Meal Prep Breakfast Recipes?
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- High-Protein Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats
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Red White and Blue Chia Pudding Parfait
Equipment
- 2 large jars or containers
- spoon
Ingredients
For the Red Chia Pudding Layer:
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 cup milk of choice (I used grass-fed whole milk)*
- 3 oz pitted cherries (or other red fruit such as strawberries or raspberries)
- 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder (36g)**
- 1 tbsp unflavored collagen peptides (optional)
- ½-1 tsp beetroot powder ***
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of kosher salt
For the Blue Chia Pudding Layer:
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 cup milk of choice (I used grass-fed whole milk)
- 3 oz blueberries
- 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder (36g)*
- 1 tbsp unflavored collagen peptides (optional)
- ¼ tsp butterfly pea flower powder or blue spirulina***
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of kosher salt
For the White Layer:
- full-fat plain greek yogurt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients for the blue chia pudding (except for the chia seeds) to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and no fruit chunks remain. Transfer this to a large jar, add in the chia seeds and stir. It will look really liquid-y but don't worry, the chia seeds will absorb it as they sit!½ tsp vanilla extract, ¼ cup chia seeds, 1 cup milk of choice, 3 oz blueberries, 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder, 1 tbsp unflavored collagen peptides, ¼ tsp butterfly pea flower powder, ½ tsp vanilla extract, pinch of kosher salt
- Quickly rinse out the blender and repeat the process with the red chia pudding ingredients. Cover both jars of chia pudding with a lid and transfer to the fridge to soak for at least 3 hours, or overnight.¼ cup chia seeds, 1 cup milk of choice, 3 oz pitted cherries, 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder, 1 tbsp unflavored collagen peptides, ½-1 tsp beetroot powder, pinch of kosher salt
- When ready to eat, add ⅓ of the blue chia pudding to the bottom of a clear glass. Then, add as much yogurt as you'd like, and finally add ⅓ of the red chia pudding mixture. Optionally, top with extra berries and enjoy!full-fat plain greek yogurt
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