Chia seed breakfast parfait

By Sari Huhtala

This breakfast idea doubles as a guilt-free dessert. It’s made with only four simple ingredients, including fibre-rich chia seeds, which is a nutritional powerhouse, with a serving of brain-boosting healthy fats. The richness of the coconut milk keeps you satiated for a few hours.

Chia seed parfait (makes 6 small servings or 3 )

• 1 can full fat, quality coconut milk (check ingredients to avoid a lot of extra fillers. There’s a reason one coconut milk costs $1.50 and another $3)
• About 4-5 tablespoons chia seeds (some brands are thicker and require less chia seeds)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Honey to taste (start with 1 tsp and adjust accordingly)
• Fruit or choice

Pour can of coconut milk into a bowl and stir well. Add chia seeds, vanilla and honey and stir. Set aside in the fridge for at least 1 hour to thicken. Spoon into a bowl and top with fruit, nuts, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds or other toppings to add more protein for a complete breakfast. To create a parfait, simply layer the chia seed pudding with fruit.

Store covered in refrigerator for up to four days.

Sari Huhtala is the creator, publisher and editor of Alive and Fit Magazine, which was created in 2007. She has over 25 years of experience in journalism and over 15 years of experience as a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor, and is a holistic chef, offering holistic cooking and edible wilds workshop, and My Farmacy workshops. She is an organic farmer, wild-crafter and grandmother, who has spent over 20 plus years navigating a holistic, healthy path for her family. Reach her at friends@thelaughingforest.ca