YOGURT PARFAIT WITH FRESH FRUIT & CHIA SEEDS

YOGURT PARFAIT WITH FRESH FRUIT & CHIA SEEDS 

I love to start off my mornings with a creamy yogurt parfait topped with superfoods. It's nutritious, light, & energizing with fresh fruit, chia & flax seeds, dark chocolate chips, & goji berries.

A great tip for yogurt parfaits is to soak your nuts for 5 mins so the nuts remain a crunchy texture, but aren't so difficult to eat. You can use any fruits & nuts you have on hand; the possibilities are endless.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup strawberry yogurt (or greek yogurt)

1 chopped banana

1 peach

4 strawberries

2 tbsp blueberries

2 tbsp raspberries

2 tbsp granola

2 tbsp pecans

2 tbsp goji berries (optional)

2 tbsp chia seeds

2 tbsp flax seeds

2 tbsp dark chocolate chips

METHOD

Keep yogurt in the freezer to cool for 10-15 mins. While then, chop your fruit into smaller pieces.

Soak the pecans into lukewarm water.

Place yogurt in bowl, top with chopped fruit, granola, chia & flax seeds, & dark chocolate chips.

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Kiran & THE BLANK PLATE

ORANGE-INFUSED BLUEBERRY PANCAKES WITH RICOTTA CHEESE

ORANGE-INFUSED BLUEBERRY PANCAKES WITH RICOTTA CHEESE

My favourite breakfast at the Shangri La hotel in Toronto are the blueberry pancakes with orange-infused ricotta cheese. When I got the craving for it, I decided to make my own version.

The salty ricotta cheese balances the sweetness of the orange & maple syrup. Combined with tart blueberries, it is extemely satisfying.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup 'just add water' pancake mix

1 orange

1 sprig of mint

1/2 cup blueberries

2 tbsp ricotta cheese

maple syrup

METHOD

As package instructions state, add water to the pancake mix & whisk until smooth.

Grate orange zest into pancake mix & reserve some for garnish.

Add blueberries to batter & fold in gently.

Remove orange peel & remove orange segments. Squeeze two orange slices into the batter.

Using a ladle, pour pancake batter onto griddle to make the same size pancakes. Flip when bubbles form & set aside.

Top pancake stack with ricotta cheese, orange slices, orange zest, & blueberries. Drizzle with maple syrup & garnish with mint.

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Kiran & THE BLANK PLATE