CHIA PARFAIT

These multi-layered granola parfaits not only look beautiful they also make a fantastic, nutritious breakfast and even better lunchbox snack.

Chia seeds pack a nutritional punch: made up of complete protein (containing all eight essential amino acids), lots of Omega-3s and dietary fibre. And let’s not forget the heap of minerals in there, including calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorous.

Granola

INGREDIENTS

80 g (1 cup) oats

40 g (1/4 cup) pumpkin seeds

40 g (1/4 cup) sunflower seeds

20 g (1/4 cup) shredded coconut

2 tbsp melted coconut oil

3 tbsp maple syrup

½ tsp cinnamon

pinch of salt

70 g (1/2 cup) almonds, roughly chopped

25 g (1/2 cup) coconut chips

45 g (3/4 cup) cranberries

METHOD

Preheat oven at 170 C.

Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Combine oats, seeds, shredded coconut, coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.  Spread the mixture out evenly on baking tray and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until starting to become crunchy.

Remove from oven and add all remaining ingredients, mixing to combine. Return to oven and bake for a further 5-10 minutes.

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Chia Raspberry Mix

INGREDIENTS

125 ml (1/2 cup) almond milk

45 g (1/3 cup) raspberries

1 tbsp maple syrup

40 g (1/4 cup) white chia

METHOD

Combine all ingredients (except the chia) in a mug and blend with a hand held blender. Stir in the chia seeds with a spoon until well combined. Let set in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes.

To assemble your parfait, layer raspberry chia pudding on the bottom, followed by a large dollop of yogurt, and finally top with granola. Repeat as per desired outcome.

FEATURING

Shaheen Store - Cinnamon, Seeds and Desiccated coconut

Mirrabooka Fresh - Berries

Woolworths - Granola ingredients, Almond milk, Yogurt, Maple syrup

Kmart - Smoothie container and Insulated bag

BigW - Girls outfits

Prouds - Girls ring