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BERRY BERRY CHIA BOWL w/ Strawberry n balsamic compote
 
Overnight cereals are a fabulous way to stay on track for even those with the busiest of agendas.  Besides being a fabulous, antioxidant and fiber rich, balanced whole-foods breakfast jammed with nutrients, this recipe is super delish and ever so lovely. 
It's totally company worthy and kid friendly. 

Make it days in advance and while presentation won’t be quite as spectacular, you can pack it up in mason jars for those grab and go days when sitting at the table with your favorite warm beverage and darling companion isn’t an option.  I am oh so confident you will love this and want to make it repeatedly.  Vary the berries according to what’s in season and be sure your strawberries are organic for the pesticide residue on strawberries is highest (get a great resource on shopping for organics from Consumers Reports). 

  • Breakfast, Snack, Dessert, Pre-Post Workout meal
  • Prep Time: 5 min plus overnight soaking or at least 20 mins
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Vegan, gluten, soy, dairy, corn free                                                       
 
INGREDIENTS
6 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons organic shredded coconut
1 scant tablespoon each buckwheat groats and hemp seeds - or your faves
½ - 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste
2 cups dairy-free milk + more to serve
Generous pinch cinnamon, cardamom and/or ginger powder
2 cups fresh berries for serving - your choice (or the fruit compote - recipe below)
 
Garnish: berry compote (recipe below), bee pollen, cacao nibs, toasted nuts or seeds and Sunwarrior vanilla protein, if desired
 
DIRECTIONS
  1.  For best results, assemble all of the ingredients except fresh berries the night before measuring all the ingredients except the garnishes into a large bowl with a cover and mix well ensuring the seeds are covered.  You will need to stir or shake periodically for a few minutes to prevent the seeds from clumping.
  2. Let it set in the refrigerator.  The next morning, you are ready to add your toppings.
To serve:
  • Divide chia mix between two bowls or glasses, top with fresh berries. a few tbsp of the compote if using and any other garnishes desired. 
Optional 
Using a metal sieve, sprinkle a little of
Sunwarrior Vanilla protein powder over each bowl.  Voila – a lovely breakfast!
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STRAWBERRY n’ BALSAMIC COMPOTE
This easy to make compote is so good on parfaits, smoothie bowls, served with granola, cashew or coconut whipped crème. 
​It freezes well too.


INGREDIENTS:
2 cups organic strawberries, roughly chopped if needed 
  • ​Sub in blueberries or raspberries if organic strawberries aren’t available. 
2 tsp organic balsamic vinegar
Pinch cinnamon and fresh black pepper
Stevia or coconut sugar or syrup, if needed, to taste
 
DIRECTIONS:
  1. In a small saucepan over medium high heat, combine berries, balsamic, cinnamon and pepper, smashing a few of the berries to release the juice.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or so to reduce. Turn off heat and let cool.  Taste and add sweetener only if needed.  
  2. Store the compote in a mason jar in the fridge and use within a week as desired.
 
TERI’S TIPS
  •  If you want this for breakfast and forgot to prep it the eve before, simply make it now and let stand 15 - 20 minutes before consuming.
  • Did you know chia is a fabulous source of protein, fiber, healthy fats including omega 3s, magnesium, manganese, calcium and phosphorus?
  • Vary the berries according to what’s in season and be sure your strawberries are organic for the pesticide residue on strawberries is highest (get a great resource on shopping for organics from Consumers Reports).  Sub in blueberries or raspberries if organic strawberries aren’t available. 
 
My nutrient-boost optional add-ons are:
  • 1 serving each: maca and camu camu or acerola cherry powder and Sunwarrior Immune Shield added to the chia seeds before letting the mixture set.
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Teri Gentes - Whole Self Lifestyle Wellness
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