Patriotic Yogurt Parfait with Blueberry Chia Jam
A perfect patriotic treat for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day or any day! A layer of Blueberry Chia Jam takes these beyond traditional yogurt and fruit parfaits. Packed with protein, fiber and heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids, these parfaits are great for breakfast or a satisfying snack.
Yogurt parfaits are a quick, easy and endlessly customizable! These parfaits take it up a level by adding a layer of Blueberry Chia jam. Chia seeds are loaded with omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants. They can absorb up to 12 times their weight in liquid! By absorbing the liquid from the blueberries they form a jam-like consistency, without the use of pectin or sugar!
Patriotic Yogurt Parfait
Chopped strawberries
Vanilla Greek yogurt
Blueberry Chia Jam – recipe below
Spoon a couple of tablespoons of strawberries in bottoms of parfait glasses. Layer with a couple tablespoons of yogurt and top with 1-2 tablespoons of Blueberry Chia Jam.
Blueberry Chia Jam
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey, optional
2 Tbsp chia seeds
Add blueberries to a saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes (a little longer if using frozen blueberries).
While cooking, use a fork or potato masher to mash slightly and release some liquid.
Stir in the lemon juice and chia seeds (and maple syrup or honey if using).
Remove from heat, the jam will thicken as it cools.
Transfer to a sealed container and store in the refrigerator. It will continue thickening in the refrigerator. Keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Other ideas for Blueberry Chia Jam:
Spread on whole-grain toast or English muffins
Stir into oatmeal
Make a peanut butter and chia jam sandwich
Mix into overnight oats
Try chia jam variations with other fruit such as strawberries, cherries, peaches, blackberries, raspberries or a combination of fruits.
Try these other Forge and Nourishing Plate recipes featuring chia seeds:
Creamy Chia Seed Pudding and Chocolate Cherry Chia Smoothie - video
Pineapple Ginger Smoothie – (add chia seeds to any smoothie recipe for extra nutrition!)
Mixed Berry Chia Crisp – video
PB&J Smoothie – video