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Berry chia yogurt parfait with quick chia jam, ready in 10 minutes

Dessert does not have to be sugar. Chia seeds thicken warm berries into a jam in minutes, with no sugar added, and layered with Greek yogurt they make a parfait with the protein of a small meal.

Strawberries and cream dessert layered in a glass
Prep5 min
Cook5 min
Serves2
Fiber (est.)8 g

Frozen berries work and are often cheaper and just as nutritious.

This is one of our something sweet recipes, and the total time is 10 minutes. To see why these foods help, read our guide to fiber for insulin resistance or the full overview of insulin resistance.

Berry Chia Yogurt Parfait

Chia jam

  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen mixed berries
  • 2 tbsp (20 g) chia seeds
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Parfait

  • 1 1/2 cups (360 g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (25 g) toasted sliced almonds

Method

  1. Heat the berries in a small pan over medium heat 3 minutes, mashing as they soften.
  2. Stir in the chia and lemon juice and cook 1 minute. Let cool 5 minutes; it will thicken.
  3. Stir the vanilla into the yogurt.
  4. Layer the yogurt and chia jam in two glasses and top with the almonds.

Approximate per serving: 255 calories, 22 g protein, 8 g fiber. Values are estimates and vary with brands and portions.

Why this works for blood sugar

  • High protein dessert. About 22 g per serving from Greek yogurt.
  • Fiber from berries and chia. About 8 g.
  • No added sugar. The sweetness comes from the berries.

The same principles are explained in detail in our fiber for insulin resistance guide. For more ways to add fiber to meals, see the fiber guide.

Make it your own

  • Make a batch of chia jam; it keeps 5 days in the fridge.
  • Choose plain yogurt, not flavored, which can have 15 g or more of added sugar per cup.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra warmth.

More something sweet recipes

Every recipe here avoids added sugar, refined flour and high-load fruit. Learn how glycemic index and glycemic load work.

Please note. This page is for education and is not medical advice. If you take insulin or medication that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea, talk to your care team before making large changes to what you eat. Read our medical disclaimer.

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