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Chia Berry Parfait
Layers of vanilla chia pudding, berries and yogurt: a make-ahead breakfast rich in fibre and omega-3s.
~10 mintotal~290 kcalper serving~11g protein~22g carbs~18g fat
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 3.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup mixed berries
- Handful of granola or nuts
Cooking Steps
Stir the chia seeds into the milk with vanilla and maple syrup; chill 4 hours or overnight.
Layer the chia pudding with yogurt and berries in glasses.
Top with a little granola or nuts.
Optional Enhancements
- Dairy-free yogurt and milk
- Any fruit
- Add cocoa to the pudding
Plant & Growing Tips
Mixed berries
- Plant strawberries in full sun (at least 6-8 hours) in well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
- Strawberries are excellent for containers or hanging baskets; ensure consistent moisture.
- Mulch around plants to suppress weeds and keep developing fruit clean.
Natural Pest Control
- Protect ripening berries from birds with netting draped over the plants.
- Hand-pick slugs and snails in the evening or use slug traps filled with beer.
Harvest
Mixed berries
- Pick strawberries when they are fully red, firm, and easily detach from the plant; harvest frequently as they ripen quickly.
Storing & Freezing
Fridge up to 3 days.
