Coconut-Cardamom Vegan Overnight Oat Parfait with Blueberry Chia Seed Jam
2015-11-12 10:35:11
Serves 4
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Ingredients
- FOR THE BLUEBERRY CHIA SEED JAM
- 550g frozen blueberries (about 4 cups + 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, or to taste
- Dash fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
- FOR THE VEGAN OVERNIGHT OATS
- 1 (15-oz) can full-fat coconut milk (yes you can use light, but full-fat is super creamy and delish)
- 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free if necessary)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom , or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, or more to taste
- 1-2 small ripe pears, diced (for layering)
Instructions
- Prepare the chia seed jam: In a medium pot, stir together the blueberries and maple syrup until combined. Add a dash of salt. Simmer over medium-high heat, uncovered, for about 8-10 minutes until softened (the berries will release a lot of water during this time).
- Add the chia seeds and stir until combined. Continue simmering and stirring frequently (reducing heat if necessary to avoid sticking) about 8-15 minutes longer, until most of the water cooks off and the jam reduces in volume. it will look thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, uncovered, and into the fridge until cool, for at least a couple hours. For a quicker cooling method, pop the jam in the freezer, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until cool.
- For the vegan overnight oats: In a medium container (with a lid) or in a medium bowl, stir together the entire can of coconut milk, oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, cardamom, and cinnamon until combined. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours, or overnight, until the oats soften and the mixture thickens. Stir to combine before using.
- Layer the chia jam, overnight oats, and diced pear into small jars. Secure lids (or cover with wrap) and store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. The chia seed jam will keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Also, leftover jam can be frozen in plastic baggies and it thaws beautifully.
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