CHIA BERRY BREAKFAST PARFAIT

Recipe by Vidya Living

Makes 2 parfaits

INGREDIENTS AND PROCESS

Maca Milk
1/2 cup hulled hemp seeds
4 pitted dates
2 tsp maca powder
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch Himalayan pink salt
4 cups purified water

Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Whirl until frothy. Transfer into an airtight glass container until ready to use.

Simple Berry Jam
2 cups fresh berries (raspberries/blueberries)
1 cup frozen berries, thawed
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp raw honey
pinch cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Use your hand to mash the berries together until loosely combined, leaving a few berries whole for a jam-like texture. Store in an airtight glass container until ready to use.

Chia Pudding
1 cup whole chia seeds
4 cups maca milk

Pour the dry chia seeds into a 32oz mason jar or large bowl.  Pour the maca milk over top and stir with a spoon.  Allow to sit for 15-20 minutes while the chia seeds absorb the liquid, stirring a few times to incorporate the liquid.  The mixture will eventually form a gelatinous pudding texture. If dry, add more maca milk for softer consistency.

To make the parfaits, layer several spoonfuls of chia pudding and alternate with a layer of berry jam, fresh berries, dried goji, pumpkin seeds, bee pollen and cacao nibs (or your desired superfoods) until you fill your bowl or glass.  If traveling, use a mason jar with a lid so you can seal and take it with you.  Store in the refrigerator or cooler for up to 2 days.