Creamy Banana Chia Yogurt Parfait

Organic Granola → 

Raw Honey → 

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Creamy Banana Chia Yogurt Parfait

Layers of vanilla chia pudding, honeyed Greek yogurt, banana, and crunchy granola — a make-ahead breakfast that balances protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

Prep Time: 10 minutes (+ at least 2 hours chilling)Servings: 4 parfaits

Ingredients

Chia Pudding

• 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)

• ¼ cup chia seeds

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)

• Pinch of cinnamon

Yogurt Layer

• 2 cups plain or vanilla Greek yogurt

• 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, if using plain yogurt)

For the Parfaits

• 2 medium bananas, sliced

• 1 cup granola

• ¼ cup chopped walnuts

• Extra cinnamon, optional

Instructions

1. Make the Chia Pudding

Whisk together the milk, chia seeds, vanilla, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Let sit for 10 minutes, stir again, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thickened.

2. Prepare the Yogurt

If using plain Greek yogurt, stir in honey or maple syrup to taste.

3. Assemble

Divide among four glasses in this order:

• Granola

• Banana slices

• Greek yogurt

• Chia pudding

• More Greek yogurt

• Banana slices

• Sprinkle with walnuts

• Finish with a little granola and cinnamon if desired

Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or refrigerate until ready to eat.

Meal Prep

For the best texture:

• Prepare the chia pudding up to 5 days ahead.

• Portion the yogurt and chia pudding into containers.

• Store granola separately.

• Slice bananas the morning of serving (or add just before eating to prevent browning).

Optional Protein Boost

If you'd like to make this even more filling:

• Stir 1–2 tablespoons of peanut butter powder into the Greek yogurt before layering. It blends smoothly and adds protein without making the parfait heavy.

• Or add ½ scoop vanilla protein powder to the yogurt. If it becomes too thick, stir in a splash of milk.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~360

• Protein: 22 g

• Carbohydrates: 40 g

• Fiber: 8 g

• Fat: 13 g

This is a great grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon snack that balances protein, fiber, and healthy fats to help keep you satisfied longer.

Recipe from Vera Life — real food for real families