5-Minute Layered Strawberry Chia Parfait

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 1/2 cup strawberries, chopped (for compote)
• 1 tsp sugar or maple syrup (for compote)
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• Fresh strawberries, sliced, for topping
• Crushed pistachios, for topping
• A few mint leaves, for garnish

Method

1. Whisk chia seeds, milk, vanilla, and maple syrup together; refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight) until thickened into a pudding.
2. Mash the chopped strawberries with the sugar or maple syrup into a quick compote.
3. Toast the oats in a dry pan over medium heat 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
4. Layer in a glass: chia pudding, strawberry compote, toasted oats — repeat for a second layer.
5. Top with fresh sliced strawberries, crushed pistachios, and mint.
6. Serve chilled.