Strawberry and Chia Seed Yoghurt with Spiced Granola

Serves: makes 3-4 glasses of chia seed yoghurt & enough granola for 6-8 glasses
Prep time: 10 mins (plus 1-2 hours to soak chia seeds)
Cook time: 15mins 

Ingredients:

Chia Seed Mix

• ⅓ cup chia seeds
• 1¼ cup milk (almond, rice, oat milk etc)
• 2-3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• ½ cup natural yoghurt, dairy or plant-based
  
  

Strawberry Puree

• 2 scoops of Red Shot
• 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
• maple syrup to taste
• extra fresh berries to serve
  
  

Granola

• 1½ cup jumbo oats
• ½ cup mixed nuts, roughly chopped (we like walnuts, almonds and cashews)
• ½ cup threaded coconut
• 1 tbsp each pumpkin & sunflower seeds
• ¼ tsp each cardamon & nutmeg
• ¾ tsp each cinnamon & ginger
• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• pinch of salt

Method:

Granola

• Pre-heat oven to 160° Celsius (bake).
• Combine all dry granola ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined. 
• Melt the coconut oil & maple syrup or honey together in a saucepan on a low heat until combined. 
• Take off the heat. Add to the dry mixture and stir until well coated. 
• Line a baking tray with baking paper and spread out the granola into a thin layer.
• Bake for around 15 minutes until golden and crisp.
• Set aside to cool. Store in an airtight container.
  
  

Chia Mix & Strawberry Puree

• Pour the chia seeds into a jar.
• Add the milk, maple syrup or honey and vanilla and shake the jar to mix together.
• Stir in the yoghurt. 
• Cover and soak 1-2 hours or overnight in the fridge.
• Puree the strawberries and Red Shot together with the maple syrup (using a blender or stick blender). If using frozen berries, let them defrost a little to help with blending.
• When ready to serve, spoon the chia seed mix into glasses, alternating with spoonfuls of the strawberry puree. 
• Top with granola and extra fresh berries if desired, and enjoy!