Orange Cardamom Chia Parfait

• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 1 cup coconut milk (light coconut milk, or almond/hemp)
• 2 Tbs. freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 Tbs. maple syrup (or ¼ tsp. stevia)
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp. ground cardamom
• ½ an orange, peeled, segmented, and sliced
• ½ of a green d’Anjou pear, sliced thin
• a handful of blueberries
• chopped nuts?

And then:

• Blend together the coco milk (or almond/hemp) , orange juice, sweetener, vanilla extract, and cardamom in a blender or food processor
• Pour the liquid over the chia seeds and stir thoroughly with a spoon or whisk. Wait at least ten minutes before stirring again. Place in the fridge overnight, stirring occasionally
• In the morning, give everything a good stir. If the mixture is too thick, add a bit more milk
• Pour into a glass, jar, or bowl and layer with fruit, nuts etc...

BEST BREAKFAST EVER!

(serves 2)