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The Flavor Bender Skill Level Easy Easy Desserts Overnight Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfait (GF & Vegan friendly)

Overnight Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfait (GF & Vegan friendly)

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Author: Dini K.
Posted: 12/27/2016
Updated: 5/6/2018
Overnight Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfait - the ultimate make-ahead, healthy, delicious breakfast! Full of fiber, protein and all the cozy flavors of Fall, the holidays and pumpkin pie, this parfait is gluten free, paleo-friendly and vegan friendly.

This creamy overnight Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfait truly is the ultimate make-ahead, healthy, delicious breakfast! Full of fiber, protein and all the cozy flavors of Fall, the holidays and pumpkin pie, this parfait is gluten free, paleo-friendly and vegan friendly. 

Overnight Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfait - the ultimate make-ahead, healthy, delicious breakfast! Full of fiber, protein and all the cozy flavors of Fall, the holidays and pumpkin pie, this parfait is gluten free, paleo-friendly and vegan friendly.

Overnight Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfait - the ultimate make-ahead, healthy, delicious breakfast! Full of fiber, protein and all the cozy flavors of Fall, the holidays and pumpkin pie, this parfait is gluten free, paleo-friendly and vegan friendly.

I am SO READY for 2017! And to kiss 2016 good-bye! After an endless series of unfortunate events this year, 2017 can only be better.

I hope you guys are having a wonderful holiday season. The one thing I miss about Christmas in the USA is boxing day. All the boxing day sales, boxing day food, and most importantly the pay and half I used to get in my job in Australia on boxing day! 🙂

Overnight Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfait - the ultimate make-ahead, healthy, delicious breakfast! Full of fiber, protein and all the cozy flavors of Fall, the holidays and pumpkin pie, this parfait is gluten free, paleo-friendly and vegan friendly.

Our holiday this year was quiet and cold. Mr K and I also celebrate our wedding anniversary around the same time, so it’s usually a two-in-one package deal for us which we always enjoy. This year, part of our celebrations will include going to our new favorite Chinese restaurant in town – followed by some bubble tea and doughnuts. How’s that for a celebratory dinner combo? 🙂 Not having to cook our own meals and clean up afterwards is always the icing on top of the cake for me.

I’m sure many of you have been indulging in some holiday festivities these days. No shame in that. That’s as much a part of holidays as friends and family. And today, I’ve got the perfect post-holiday recipe for you – a breakfast so delicious, you’ll want to have it for dessert, a dessert so healthy, you’ll want to have it for breakfast! And it’s such a simple recipe, and a great way to keep the holiday spirit going without feeling like you’re indulging.

Overnight Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfait - the ultimate make-ahead, healthy, delicious breakfast! Full of fiber, protein and all the cozy flavors of Fall, the holidays and pumpkin pie, this parfait is gluten free, paleo-friendly and vegan friendly.

This pumpkin pie chia pudding parfait is gluten-free and vegan-friendly! I’ve always loved pumpkin in the form of a pumpkin curry or soup, but pumpkin spice was a novel idea to me until I moved to the US. But now, I cannot get enough of it (this crustless pumpkin pie, pumpkin swiss roll cake, spiced pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin scones are all hard evidence!). Spices have always been my forte and I love incorporating spice mixes in my food any chance I get.

I’m generally not a morning person, even on my best day, and having a breakfast like this Overnight Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfait to wake up to definitely helps! This stuff is SO GOOD on SO MANY levels, I just had to share it with you all.

What I love about this recipe

  1.  This is the kind of breakfast that makes you look forward to mornings! A deliciously satisfying, creamy, slightly sweet pudding parfait with all the cozy flavors of Fall and pumpkin pie, layered with thick and creamy Greek yoghurt, and topped with your favorite chopped nuts for some wonderful texture (I used pecans here, but walnuts, almonds would be great too).
  2. It’s a chia seed pudding which is actually flavored with the pumpkin pie and not simply layered on top. You guys all know the health benefits of chia seeds. They are a powerhouse of nutrients and they pack a lot of fiber, protein, calcium etc. (even the word “chia” apparently originated from a Mayan word meaning “strength”!). These chocolate chia bliss balls are another favorite chia treat of mine. You have the option to add ground almonds to the porridge, which is another great source of protein and fiber! Plus it adds another flavor profile and makes the chia pudding creamier too.
  3.  All that fiber and protein mean that this pumpkin pie chia pudding is extremely filling! Case in point – Mr K. He has gone through a lot of options for breakfast (cereal, oats, sandwich, smoothie etc.), but he’s amazed by how well this chia pudding parfait (which may not look very formidable) keeps him full until lunch. In fact, just 1 serving of this keeps him fuller for longer than eating double the amount of oats. So now, I always add at least 1 tbsp of chia seeds to any kind of breakfast he eats before work. This pumpkin pie chia pudding is his favorite for sure though. He’s officially a chia pudding fan now.
  4. This is the definition of a make-ahead breakfast (and great for meal prepping for breakfast too). We have been making enough to last us a whole week and then keep it in the fridge. So we have an amazing breakfast ready for us, as soon as we are out of bed!
  5. This pumpkin pie chia pudding parfait is gluten-free, paleo-friendly and vegan-friendly. Use maple syrup for a paleo version, and a plant-based milk and coconut yoghurt to make it vegan.
  6. It tastes just like that creamy pumpkin pie filling we all love, without all the indulgent sweetness; a total win-win! I mean, it’s pumpkin pie for breakfast! Are you not excited? 🙂 In fact, we have had this for all three meals of the day. It’s just so versatile and it’s a great snack to eat any time of the day. And it’s a great way to go from the indulgent holiday season to “New Years resolution season”.

Overnight Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfait - the ultimate make-ahead, healthy, delicious breakfast! Full of fiber, protein and all the cozy flavors of Fall, the holidays and pumpkin pie, this parfait is gluten free, paleo-friendly and vegan friendly.

If you guys think I sound too excited about this pumpkin pie chia pudding parfait, it’s because I am. It’s simple, but it works like magic. And with everything-to-do-with-pumpkin season being here, we have been going through 2 cans of pumpkin every week these last couple of months just to make this chia pudding parfait! It’s a good thing that organic pumpkin puree cans been on sale since September at our local market. It’s going to be a tragedy when that comes to an end.

All you need to do make this pumpkin pie chia pudding is mix the milk, pumpkin puree, sweetener, chia seeds and pumpkin pie spice. Then shake and store it in the fridge for a few hours (at least 3 hours to overnight). The following morning or whenever you’re ready to have it, simply layer the chia seed pudding with your favorite yogurt, and almonds or pecans.

Overnight Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfait - the ultimate make-ahead, healthy, delicious breakfast! Full of fiber, protein and all the cozy flavors of Fall, the holidays and pumpkin pie, this parfait is gluten free, paleo-friendly and vegan friendly.

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Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfait

Author: Dini K.
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
This make-ahead overnight Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfait is creamy, healthy, and delicious! Full of fiber, protein and the flavors of autumn and pumpkin pie. This parfait is gluten free, paleo-friendly and vegan friendly as well.
EASY - This is a ridiculously easy and delicious breakfast! The prep time is less than 30 minutes, and the chia seeds must be kept in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours (I like to make it the night before).
Please note that there is an overnight inactive chilling time for the chia seeds to hydrate.
US based cup, teaspoon, tablespoon measurements. Common Measurement Conversions. 
Prep: 30 minutes minutes
Chilling time: 8 hours hours
Total Time: 8 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 2 servings
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Ingredients:

  • 190 g pumpkin puree about ¾ cup
  • 240 mL milk 1 cup (you could use a plant-based milk if you like, we prefer oat milk)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar or honey or date syrup or coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice or ground cinnamon
  • Small pinch of salt
  • 6 tbsp chia seeds OR 4 tbsp chia seeds and 2 tbsp ground almonds

To Top

  • ½ cup unsweetened Greek yogurt or unsweetened coconut yogurt
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup optional
  • Chopped pecans or almonds optional

Instructions:

  • In a large jar (3 cup capacity), add the milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin spice, and salt. Stir until everything is mixed.
    190 g pumpkin puree, 240 mL milk, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp pumpkin spice, Small pinch of salt
  • Stir in the chia seeds and almonds (if using).
    6 tbsp chia seeds
  • Cover and keep in the fridge for at least 4 hours or up to overnight (I have kept this in the fridge for up to 24 hours).
  • When the chia pudding is ready, get the yogurt mix ready by mixing the yogurt and maple syrup together.
    ½ cup unsweetened Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • Take two glasses / bowls or jars. Layer the chia seeds and yogurt in the two glasses evenly, and top with chopped nuts (optional).
    Chopped pecans or almonds
  • Serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1servingCalories: 394kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 51g (17%)Protein: 16g (32%)Fat: 16g (25%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mg (5%)Sodium: 83mg (4%)Potassium: 645mg (18%)Fiber: 15g (63%)Sugar: 29g (32%)Vitamin A: 15003IU (300%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 482mg (48%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

Course:Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine:American, Canadian, North American
Keyword:Breakfast, Easy Breakfasts, Fall Recipes, Overnight recipes, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin recipes, Pumpkin Spice
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  1. Cate says

    March 9, 2022 at 13:57

    5 stars
    This is SO GOOD! I’ve been making this as a treat for my bf and myself for some time now, and I can honestly eat both servings myself. Love the texture with the chopped nuts and chia seeds.

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  2. Gail Reed says

    November 21, 2019 at 12:33

    Hi…I just made this it’s in my fridge, I’m trying to eat more healthy could u give me the nutritional value? Thank you

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  3. Alia @ Everyday Easy Eats says

    September 24, 2017 at 14:47

    Hi Dini! Your Overnight Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfait recipe looks amazing! I love that it is gluten-free, paleo and vegan. Perfect fall-time recipe . 🙂

    Reply
  4. Laurel says

    January 11, 2017 at 13:19

    These photos are absolutely GORGEOUS!!! And the parfait sounds SO good! LOVE!

    Reply
  5. Zita Subasinghe says

    January 8, 2017 at 15:54

    Thanks a lot for that pumpkin pie recipe. This pudding is a favourite with my family. In fact my husband is nicknamed pumpkin pie.
    Thanks again! Your recipe looks much better than what we normally do!
    Zita

    Reply

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