This Blueberry Earl Grey Chia Parfait is a vibrant blend of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for starting your day or as a nourishing snack. The pudding, infused with aromatic Earl Grey tea and warming spices, creates a naturally creamy texture packed with fiber to keep you feeling full. A luscious sauce bursting with bright berries and zesty orange juice adds a tangy-sweet layer of antioxidants. With every spoonful, you get a refreshing mix of citrusy, fruity, and subtly spiced goodness — both energizing and satisfying!
2tspEarl Grey tea ((or 2 tea bags), or English breakfast tea)
Chia Pudding
¼tspground cardamom
¼tspground ginger
½tspground cinnamon
¼tsporange zest (optional)
½tspplant-based milk (plain, unsweetened)
1tspvanilla (extract)
2tbspcoconut sugar (or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes (optional))
1cupchia seeds
Blueberry Sauce
2cupsblueberries (frozen, defrosted)
¼cuporange juice
¼tsporange zest
Directions
1
To make the tea: Bring water to a boil in a small pot over medium heat. Once boiling, remove from the heat and add a tea infuser or bag. Steep for 10 minutes. If you steep black tea longer than 10 minutes, it will develop a bitter and unpleasant flavor. Cool to room temperature.
2
Mix the spices, orange zest, plant-based milk, vanilla, and coconut sugar in a large bowl. Add the cooled tea, whisk in the chia seeds, and mix until combined.
3
Leave the mixture for 15 minutes without stirring for the chia seeds to gel. After 15 minutes, whisk one more time.
4
Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
5
While the pudding sets, make the Blueberry Sauce. Mash the defrosted berries with a potato masher or a fork in a shallow dish until they break up. Stir in the orange juice and mash some more until all of the berries have released their juice. Fold in the orange zest, and chill until you are ready to assemble the parfaits.
6
To assemble the parfait: Use four serving bowls, individual-sized ramekins, or parfait glasses and alternate layers of Blueberry Sauce and pudding, ending with the sauce on top.
Chef’s Notes
Substitutions
In place of blueberries, try your favorite berry of choice. The berries can be fresh or frozen.
In place of Earl Grey tea, use your favorite black tea of choice.
Prep Ahead
Prepare the Earl Grey tea ahead of time.
Whole Food Sweetener
In place of coconut sugar, try date paste.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings
Serving size
291g
Amount per serving
Calories296
% Daily Value *
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate39g15%
Dietary Fiber 17g61%
Total Sugars 17g
Includes 6g Added Sugars12%
Protein8g
Calcium 323mg25%
Iron 7.2mg40%
Potassium 343mg8%
Vitamin D 0.7mcg4%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Tea
2cupswater
2tspEarl Grey tea ((or 2 tea bags), or English breakfast tea)
Chia Pudding
¼tspground cardamom
¼tspground ginger
½tspground cinnamon
¼tsporange zest (optional)
½tspplant-based milk (plain, unsweetened)
1tspvanilla (extract)
2tbspcoconut sugar (or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes (optional))
1cupchia seeds
Blueberry Sauce
2cupsblueberries (frozen, defrosted)
¼cuporange juice
¼tsporange zest
Directions
1
To make the tea: Bring water to a boil in a small pot over medium heat. Once boiling, remove from the heat and add a tea infuser or bag. Steep for 10 minutes. If you steep black tea longer than 10 minutes, it will develop a bitter and unpleasant flavor. Cool to room temperature.
2
Mix the spices, orange zest, plant-based milk, vanilla, and coconut sugar in a large bowl. Add the cooled tea, whisk in the chia seeds, and mix until combined.
3
Leave the mixture for 15 minutes without stirring for the chia seeds to gel. After 15 minutes, whisk one more time.
4
Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
5
While the pudding sets, make the Blueberry Sauce. Mash the defrosted berries with a potato masher or a fork in a shallow dish until they break up. Stir in the orange juice and mash some more until all of the berries have released their juice. Fold in the orange zest, and chill until you are ready to assemble the parfaits.
6
To assemble the parfait: Use four serving bowls, individual-sized ramekins, or parfait glasses and alternate layers of Blueberry Sauce and pudding, ending with the sauce on top.
