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A make-ahead breakfast that's easy to grab when you're in a hurry and need to run out the door. Packed with protein and fresh fruit, this chia parfait is a great way to start the day.
2 170-g containers raspberries
2 tbsp chia seeds, preferably white
1 1/2 tbsp honey
2 cups vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tbsp chopped pistachios
peeled and chopped kiwi, optional
Raspberry Chia Jam: Set 1/2 cup raspberries aside, then mash remaining in a medium bowl with a potato masher. Stir in chia seeds and honey. Refrigerate until mixture thickens, at least 2 hr.
Parfait: Whisk yogurt with peanut butter in a medium bowl until smooth.
LAYER 2 tsp chia mixture with heaping 1/4 cup peanut butter yogurt, twice, in each of four 1-cup Mason jars. Top each with 1/2 tsp chia mixture, then reserved raspberries, pistachios and kiwi. Cover and refrigerate up to 5 days.
Calories 461, Protein 16g, Carbohydrates 45g, Fat 27g, Fibre 10g, Sodium 205mg.
Excellent source of Folate.
Kitchen Tip: We tested with white and black chia seeds and found that white chia absorbs liquid more easily.
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