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Watermelon Chia Parfait

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Deliciously refreshing, this Watermelon Chia Parfait is a light and tasty dessert or a snack.

Watermelon Lime Chia Parfait

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!?

Watermelon Parfait

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!

Creamy Watermelon Lime Parfait

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…

Watermelon Parfait With Lime and Whipped Topping
Watermelon Parfait With Lime and Whipped Topping

Watermelon Chia Parfait

4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Shashi
Deliciously refreshing, this Watermelon Chia Parfait is a light and tasty dessert or a snack.

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 79mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 31g
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74 Comments

  2. The conference sounds so interesting, I bet you’re going to have a blast!
    I never thought of pairing chia with watermelon. That’s a every clever idea, I need to try this asap!

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  3. This Summer fresh dessert is PERFECT!! Love the whole idea of making it with watermelon.. So refreshing!! The conference sounds amazing.. Have fun at the conference, Sashi!! 🙂

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  4. Have an amazing time at the conference Shashi! This parfait looks amazing and I love chia seeds! The watermelon sounds so refreshing too. What a perfect summer recipe!

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  5. This looks like such a wonderfully fresh recipe. I’m so jealous of you guys having lots of “blogger” conferences and events over there. Blogging isn’t really as much of a thing here, as it is there. I guess I’m just “unique” right? 😆

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    1. Hey Neil, in my books “unique” is always a good thing! Y’all might not have as many blogging conferences there – but y’all have those amazingly scenic views and hikes 🙂

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    1. Thanks bunches Loraine – I love summer – and as soon as November comes around, I start longing for summer again – maybe I need to live over here for spring and summer and move there and catch spring and summer again! Ooh that would be a dream come true! 🙂

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  8. I whole heartedly agree. Different tastes and opinions is what makes this world so much more interesting! Unfortunately I do not prefer cucumber water to this parfait so you will at best have to share, at worst, I eat so quickly you may miss out on it completely!! 🙂 Sharing!

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    1. Haha – Nagi, I was an only child for 5 years – and now I have sharing issues! Ugh – but I am a slow eater – I am gonna start speed-eating classes for when we meet one day!
      Thanks so much BTW!

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  10. I used to believe all that opposites attract nonsense but…i don’t think thats true either!
    I’m open minded and love to learn why such and such, but man, is it difficult if you disagree on everything!
    Maybe I’m old and intolerant now! Who knows?
    This parfait however, no doubt, we’d agree on this!
    Look fabulous!!!

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    1. Nazneen – if you think you are old and intolerant, then I am thinking I am too! I so agree – having so many differences means so so many topics are off hand as they only end in disagreements…

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  11. I love chia seeds and watermelon, so this recipe is right up my alley. I’m also going to see if I can attend this SoFab event, it looks pretty awesome 🙂 Thanks Shashi

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  14. I’m with you. . I’m closest with the people where I have at least a few things in common with . . the SoFabU conference sounds great!!! and love this parfait!!

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  15. Whoops, not sure if my comment went through — delete if this is a duplicate. Anyway, I’ll bet you’ll have a great time at the conference! And I love popsicles — so much fun to eat. Never had one with coffee — perfect for breakfast!

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  16. Common denominator — yes! You know why we clicked so well? Because we both love oats, chocolate, and nut butter for breakfast 😛 And this has seriously got to be one of the most hydrating and refreshing things for summer. I haven’t been able to get enough watermelon this season, and I imagine that adding chia would just make it that much more satisfying. Love it, Shashi!

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    1. Haha – you are right on! From oats and chocolate and nutbutter and chips and salsa and watermelon…good gosh…what do we not like????
      I have been going through 1 large watermelon a week – but it sure has been refreshing – specially the juice – with a little bit of lime!

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