Watermelon Chia Parfait
Deliciously refreshing, this Watermelon Chia Parfait is a light and tasty dessert or a snack.
Once upon a time, I used to be a big advocate of opposites attracting – I used to think, the more the differences, the more there is to learn – right?
I mean – if you prefer yoga to running, I would love to know why; if you prefer Ethiopian food to Sri Lankan, clearly I will be broadening my horizons if I tried Ethiopian too; if you parent your child differently, maybe I need to take pointers; if you’d rather sip on cucumber water than devour a Watermelon and Chia Parfait…well…hmmm…I guess I lucked out, as I get ALL the parfait to myself!?
But these days, I have a hard time subscribing to this train of thought, these days, the more the differences, the more the turmoil and distance and heartbreak! And, I am not just talking about relationships of the romantic nature.
The relationships I have, no matter if they happen to be with family or friends or coworkers, tend to thrive when there’s a common denominator or two or three!
Take for example you and I; you could be a foodie who shares my love of watermelon, and, we could easily sit silently and enjoy this Watermelon Chia Parfait. Or, you could be a fellow food blogger who has been wanting to attend a Food Blogging Conference, and, to you I say – you gotta come down to Atlanta on Saturday, September 19th and attend SoFabU on the Road – with ME!
SoFabUOTR is a one-of-a-kind event that is filled with educational opportunities for us food bloggers! As I delve more into food blogging and join more groups and have more opportunities, the less I feel I know about it so I cannot wait to hear what keynote speakers such as Rebecca E. Parsons, Joyce Brewer, Summer Davis, and Nate Engels have to say!
And…now on to the recipe for this refreshing twist on watermelon…
Ingredients
- 1 cup watermelon juice
- 1/4 cup watermelon chunks
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional – only add if your watermelon isn’t super sweet
- 2 teaspoons + 1 or 2 more of whipped dairy free topping
Instructions
- I usually use a fork to scrape a half of a watermelon into "shards" and reserve the juice and used that for this and save the shards
- Add the watermelon juice, shards, chia seeds, lime juice, sugar, and 2 tsp whipped dairy free topping into a bowl and mix wel.
- Spoon into bowls an chill for 2 hours or more.
- Enjoy
Sashi, I’m glad we have a common denominator, it sure does help. Also, tbh, I parent both so differently.
To this lovely fresh summer dessert is absolutely an amazing idea. Never thought of it, well our genius friend did. A big kudos for that.
Enjoy that conference and looking forward to hearing from you.
xx
Thanks so much Asha! You are so kind dear friend! xx
The conference sounds really fun and great, Shashi. I have tried all the different kinds of fruits with chia, but still haven’t played it with watermelon. Gotta give this a try!
Thanks so much Angie – YES – yes, you’ve gotta try watermelon and chia – such a sweet combo!
I loveeee chia pudding! Never thought to make watermelon – it has to be so refreshing! Wish I could come to Atlanta with you!! xoxo
Aww Cassie – I wish you could too!!!
Btw – thanks so much!
xoxo
I need to look into some conferences for this year… we’ll see, it’s always so hard with my husband’s travel schedule!
I have been all about watermelon with something creamy this summer – I would happily devour one of these parfaits!!
Hey – we are practically neighbors – right? I hope you manage to make it Ashley – I’ve been reading your blog for awhile now and it would be so awesome to chat in person!
Your watermelon chia parfait, sounds so refreshing and delicious. I have yet to try making a chia pudding but you have inspired me to try. Have a blast at the blogging conference and I can’t wait to hear about it.
Thanks so much Bobbi! Chia puddings are super easy – I make a chocolate one for my daughter – and she loves it, eats it and doesn’t complain – so I am thinking your boys will love it too – fingers crossed! 🙂
No offense to cucumber water, but I would much rather have this parfait! Sounds so refresh and kind of like the perfect breakfast.
Haha!!! Thanks Joanne!
The conference sounds awesome Shashi. You never know, I might just show up, surprise you. You know, tap you on the shoulder. Say I’m looking for some of that awesome watermelon chia parfait…:) Wish I was coming.
You tap my shoulder at the conference and I might just pee my pants!!! Just kidding – seriously though, I would be thrilled if you did that! I wish you were coming too …
What a genius idea, Shashi! This recipe just screams summer…and delicious! So I think we definitely have a common denominator or two. (1) We love food. (2) We both have bad mailmen. Guess I’ll just have to make this one myself. Hah! Enjoy the conference…it sounds like a blast!! And tell Nate I said hello. 🙂
Thanks David!
Duude – wish you and Laura were coming – but might not be the most comfortable thing for her to be traveling then eh?
I need to find out where Kevin got his drone from that he used to deliver those chilies – because all other drones seem to “malfunction” as they approach your house…
I definitely share your love for watermelon. I have been eating so much this summer and love finding new uses for it. This looks fantastic
Thanks so much Allie
Dear Shashi, I love the sound of this parfait. The best part about fresh watermelon is sipping on that juice. I know I would love this! How exciting that you will be attending the SoFabU stop in Atlanta. I cannot wait to hear all about it. I wish I could have made the one in NYC this summer, maybe next year. Have a wonderful day dear, Catherine xo
Thanks so much Catherine!
I love sipping on that watermelon juice too! Have you tried it with some lime and salt? It’s so so good!
I think I have been making my chia too weak. Meaning not enough chia to liquid. Yours looks perfect! Great idea to use watermelon juice! How creative! Have fun at the conference (I’ll be in Paris then!)
Wait – you are going to Paris??? I am excited to be going to the conference and all – but ya think we could switch???
🙂
Thanks Katie – sometimes, I’ve done the opposite and made it too thick – clumpy chia is no fun to chew on!
This looks so yummy! I love watermelon and I never thought of having it in a chia parfait! awesome 🙂
Thanks so much!!!
This conference sounds so good, Shashi! I am very sure, you will have lots of fun there. I wish I could join you! But right now I am so obsessed this watermelon chia pudding. Girl, you are GENIUS! How did you come up with this brilliant idea? I need to make it ASAP, or I will just scratch my screen to have this deliciousness! 🙂
Haha – thanks so much Anu! This came about quite by chance – and don’t you wish we could all have scratch and sniff – or (better yet) scratch and taste screens???
I finally bought chia seeds so if I have left overs from the recipe I will try this out 🙂
Thanks Tandy! I hope you have some left…
I’m sure you gonna enjoy SoFab conference! These conferences are really fun and great way to meet fellow bloggers. LOVE this watermelon parfait with chia! Sound so refreshing! perfect for summer!
Thanks so much Savita!
The conference sounds like so much fun! Oh, and I LOVE the use of the watermelon here!! Watermelon is my absolute favorite fruit ever.
Thanks so much Ashley!