Cherry Chia Seed Parfait
(Serves 2)
1/4 cup cherries, fresh or frozen (pitted)
1.5 cups dairy-free milk (I used Homemade Nut Milk)
4-5 medjool dates, stoned (1-2 tbs. raw honey will also work)
1 vanilla bean, scraped or 1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chia seeds
1 cup fresh fruit (I used blueberries, strawberries and pitted cherries)
1. Place cherries, milk, dates, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon into blender. Blend until mixture becomes liquid.
2. Pour mixture into a large bowl and add the chia seeds. Slowly stir together, gently breaking up any chunks of chia seeds.
3. Let sit for 10 minutes, then gently stir mixture again. Let sit for another 10 minutes and stir once more.
4. Cover bowl with sealed lid/plastic wrap or place mixture into a jar and cover with lid. Place in refrigerator overnight.
5. The following day, place 1/4 cup chia seed pudding into a drinking glass, jar or bowl. Top with 1/4 cup fresh fruit. Add another 1/4 cup chia pudding and top with another 1/4 cup fresh fruit. Enjoy!
*Great toppings/layers for this parfait include granola, coconut flakes, dried fruit, nuts and seeds.