Overnight Watermelon Chia Seed Pudding

Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Snacks, Snacks, Desserts
Overnight Watermelon Chia Seed Pudding parfait

Try a new spin on the produce pick of the season! Watermelon is already delicious all on its own. However, when you blend it up with creamy yogurt, tart lemon juice, nutritious chia seeds and a little stevia, this H2O-filled fruit becomes a sweet and satisfying snack that doubles as dessert. Learn how to make chia seed pudding with our healthy watermelon recipe that’s perfect for summer!

Fresh, filling and filled with flavor, you’ll love this simple summer-inspired chia pudding. Not only is it delicious but it’s also easy to make! All you have to do is grab a blender or food processor and combine watermelon, yogurt, lemon and stevia. Stir in the chia seeds, then place the pudding in the refrigerator overnight. This will allow the chia seeds time to absorb the moisture and create a pudding-like texture.

Overnight Watermelon Chia Seed Pudding
This Overnight Watermelon Chia Seed Pudding is a simple, summer-inspired sweet treat that’s easy to make.

Healthy Hacks

While you can enjoy this delicious and nutritious watermelon recipe by itself, there are plenty of other creative ways to eat it! Layer it up with more Greek yogurt and top it with some fresh watermelon cubes and berries for a perfect watermelon parfait. It’d also be great drizzled over a smoothie bowl, topped with chopped nuts or served with granola.

One serving of this Overnight Watermelon Chia Seed Pudding clocks in well under 100 calories. You can enjoy a bowl for just 77 calories! If you’re on the Nutrisystem weight loss plan, you can count it into as three Extras.

Overnight Watermelon Chia Seed Pudding parfait
You can layer your Watermelon Chia Seed Pudding with more yogurt to create a parfait. Feel free to top it with fresh fruit!

Pro Tip: This recipe makes six servings, so it’s great for meal prepping! Portion out your each serving into individual jars so you can easily grab a snack and go during the week.

More Healthy Overnight Recipes

Looking for more overnight recipes that are great for busy schedules? Here are some healthy ideas to try:

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Servings: 6

Calories per Serving: 77

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 3 Extras

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups watermelon cubes
  • ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp. stevia
  • 5 Tbsp. chia seeds

Directions:

  1. Blend watermelon, yogurt, lemon and stevia in a food processor or blender.
  2. Stir in chia seeds and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Serve on its own or in a yogurt parfait.
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