CHOCOLATE CHIA PARFAIT w/ SALMON BERRIES
I was on Vancouver Island, BC visiting cousins and foraging for berries on their 18 acres of heaven when I discovered these fabulous berries. Maybe they are in my neck of Canada yet I had never seen or tasted them so this was exciting. A new discovery I foraged myself. Coveting them as I picked I knew they would become a fun new recipe and that is just what this is. Now you can sub with other berries of course yet if you have access to salmon berries enjoy them for their unique sweet and tart taste as well as the melange of shades of orange and red. So pretty!
CHOCOLATE CHIA CEREAL BASE INGREDIENTS
½ cup organic chia seeds
2 heaping tablespoons raw cacao power
2 tablespoons organic shredded coconut
2 tablespoon buckwheat groats or hemp seeds
2 tablespoons organic currants
2 tablespoons slivered almonds or nuts/seeds of your choice
½ - 1 tsp vanilla extract
Maple syrup, honey or stevia, to taste
Pinch sea salt
DIRECTIONS
PARFAIT INGREDIENTS
4 tbsp chia seed cereal mix from above
Approx 1½-2 cups dairy-free milk
Generous pinch cinnamon, cardamom and/or ginger powder
1 cup Salmon berries or your fave berry
GARNISH: Yacon flakes, raw cacao nibs, toasted nuts or seeds, bee pollen
DIRECTIONS
TO SERVE:
TERI’S TIPS
MY NUTRIENT BOOST OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
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I was on Vancouver Island, BC visiting cousins and foraging for berries on their 18 acres of heaven when I discovered these fabulous berries. Maybe they are in my neck of Canada yet I had never seen or tasted them so this was exciting. A new discovery I foraged myself. Coveting them as I picked I knew they would become a fun new recipe and that is just what this is. Now you can sub with other berries of course yet if you have access to salmon berries enjoy them for their unique sweet and tart taste as well as the melange of shades of orange and red. So pretty!
- Breakfast, Snack, Dessert, Pre-workout meal
- Prep Time: 5 min plus overnight soaking
- Yield: Serves 2
- Vegan, gluten, soy, grain, corn free
CHOCOLATE CHIA CEREAL BASE INGREDIENTS
½ cup organic chia seeds
2 heaping tablespoons raw cacao power
2 tablespoons organic shredded coconut
2 tablespoon buckwheat groats or hemp seeds
2 tablespoons organic currants
2 tablespoons slivered almonds or nuts/seeds of your choice
½ - 1 tsp vanilla extract
Maple syrup, honey or stevia, to taste
Pinch sea salt
DIRECTIONS
- Combine all the ingredients and store in a jar using as needed.
PARFAIT INGREDIENTS
4 tbsp chia seed cereal mix from above
Approx 1½-2 cups dairy-free milk
Generous pinch cinnamon, cardamom and/or ginger powder
1 cup Salmon berries or your fave berry
GARNISH: Yacon flakes, raw cacao nibs, toasted nuts or seeds, bee pollen
DIRECTIONS
- For best results, assemble the parfait the night before by measuring all the ingredients except the berries and garnishes into a large bowl with a cover and mix well ensuring the seeds mix is covered.
- Let it set overnight in the refrigerator.
- The next morning, you are ready to add your toppings.
TO SERVE:
- Divide chia mixture between two glasses, mason jars or bowls, top with the berries and garnish 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.
MY NUTRIENT BOOST OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
- 1 serving each: maca and camu camu OR acerola cherry powder.
Ordering from www.rawelements.ca? Be sure to use the discount code teri for 10-15% off all of your regular priced orders