Chia Seed Blueberry Apple Pie Breakfast Bowl
*makes 4 servings
If you are making homemade granola, start the granola first, which will take approximately 15-20 minutes to bake. Recipe for the granola is listed at the end.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup of whole chia seeds
1 cup apple juice
2 apples, chopped
½ cup walnuts, chopped
1 tsp. *pumpkin spice
1 cup of blueberries
1 cup of granola
* Pumpkin Spice
This recipe only requires 1 tsp. of pumpkin spice. Any any extra can be stored in an airtight container for future use.
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
Method:
1. In a medium sauce pan, add the apple juice and chopped apples and bring to a light boil, then reduce heat to medium.
2. Add the pumpkin spice and simmer the apples for 2 minutes.
3. Pour in the chia seeds, stirring frequently for one minute so the chia seeds don’t clump together.
4. Reduce heat to low and lightly simmer for 5 minutes.
5. When the apples have softened and the chia seeds have plumped, remove from heat and add the walnuts.
6. Pour the apple chia seed porridge into a bowl, add the blueberries and granola and enjoy!
Homemade Maple Cinnamon Granola
3 cups rolled oats (not instant)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Himalayan pink salt
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Combine the oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
3. Place the maple syrup and vanilla in a small bowl and stir to combine. Pour over the oat mixture and stir until the oats are thoroughly coated.
4. Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, then stir and continue baking until the granola is very light golden brown (about 5 to 10 minutes). Check often to make sure it does not burn.
5. Remove from oven and allow the granola to cool to room temperature.
* Store granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
