Blackberry Cobbler Chia Protein Parfait

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

Chia Layer

• 2 ½ tbsp chia seeds

• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or Fairlife milk for extra protein)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tsp sweetener (monkfruit/stevia)

Protein Cream Layer

• 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt

• ½–1 scoop vanilla protein powder (10–20g protein depending on preference)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Sweetener to taste

Blackberry Compote Layer

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries

• 1–2 tsp lemon juice

• 1–2 tsp sugar-free sweetener

• Pinch of cinnamon (optional, for cobbler vibe)

Cobbler Crunch Layer

• 2–3 tbsp high-protein granola OR crushed graham cracker / light cereal

• 1 tsp unsweetened shredded coconut or slivered almonds (optional)

Instructions

1. Make chia pudding: Mix chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla, and sweetener. Chill 2+ hours or overnight until thick.

2. Cook compote: Heat blackberries, lemon juice, sweetener, and cinnamon in a small saucepan for 3–5 minutes until syrupy. Cool slightly.

3. Mix protein cream: Stir Greek yogurt, protein powder, vanilla, and sweetener until smooth.

4. Assemble parfaits:

   • Bottom: chia pudding

   • Next: protein cream

   • Spoon: blackberry compote

   • Sprinkle: cobbler crunch

   • Repeat if desired, finishing with compote + crunch.

5. Chill 30 minutes before serving (layers set nicely).

Macros (per serving, 3 servings total, using protein granola + ½ scoop protein in cream)

• Calories: ~240–260

• Protein: ~20–22 g

• Carbs: ~22–25 g

• Fat: ~6–7 g

• Fiber: ~6–7 g