So we finally had an almost sunny day yesterday and I’m so hopeful that it means all the Spring feels are finally going to start soon. Honestly, can we just get a little sunshine around here???
Well the weather is making me really miss the flowers. That was actually one of my favorite things about the house we lived in in Chile, the backyard had so many varieties of flowers that bloomed all through the spring and summer season. It probably got me a little to be spoiled to using them in my food photography and even sometimes in recipes. Did you know most flowers are edible?
I know the area I live in now has some really pretty flowers but with the temperature being so stubborn it feels like I may never see them. I’ve had to resort to buying them from the grocery and, oh my goodness, why are flowers so expensive? I’m sure any florist would disagree, but it just seems like a few little flowers shouldn’t be so pricey. So clearly when you spend money on something that serves no other purpose than to look and smell pretty, you’re definitely going to take advantage right? So um, you should expect to see lots of them.
Okay, but flowers aside, do you remember those cookie dough bars I made a few days ago? Well I decided I wanted to roll part of my most recent batch into tiny little cookie dough bites and use the mini-sized chocolate chips in them too. In case you haven’t noticed I have a major love for anything and everything miniature. The cuteness factor gets me every time!
And speaking of cute, nothing gives me quite the same pleasure as creating vibrantly colored healthy treats like this. I mean, why use artificial colorings when nature is so full of natural ones?
Also, I’ve been playing around a lot recently with chia seeds because (funny story), my dad seems to think I really like them and has brought me at least 3 giant bags of them. I mean, I do really like them but it’s probably going to take me months to go through so many so I’ve been trying to get a head start.
This recipe makes enough for either 2 large servings or up to 4 smaller servings but you can just decide based on how you want to serve them. Jars, glasses, bowls, or whatever you’d like, all will work for these. I would recommend glass of course, because then you can see all the pretty layers, but that’s not a hundred percent necessary. Oh, and obviously neither are flowers, those are just pretty to look at.
Alright, so these make a great breakfast, especially if you prep everything the night before so you can quickly assemble them in the morning. They’re also good as a snack during the day or even as a dessert. Oh, and one last note; if you’re not into the texture of chia pudding (truthfully it’s not my favorite), then just blend it smooth after it’s thickened and before you make the smoothie layer. P.S. no need to wash the blender in between.
Goji Berry Banana Chia Breakfast Jars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2-4 servings
Breakfast never looked so appealing! These pretty parfait jars have layers of creamy, fruity, and super healthy goodness!
Ingredients
Chia Pudding:
1/3 chia seeds
2 cups non-dairy milk (I use almond milk)
1 cup Greek style coconut yogurt (or regular Greek yogurt if not vegan)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
Goji Berry+Banana Smoothie:
1 cup frozen mixed berries
2 medium bananas, peeled and frozen
1/4 cup goji berries (soaked for at least 2 hours in 1/4 cup water)
1/4 cup chia pudding (recipe above)
Optional Add-Ins:
1 medium banana, sliced
1/2 cup mixed berres
goji berries
vegan cookie dough balls (I used this recipe for cookie dough protein bars, but rolled it into tiny balls and used mini vegan chocolate chips instead of chunks.)
cocoa nibs
granola
Instructions
Chia Pudding:
Stir together the ingredients for the chia pudding in a small bowl or container and allow it to thicken in the fridge for at least 5 hours.
Goji Berry+Banana Smoothie:
Add the soaked goji berries (and the water they soaked in) to a blender or food processor along with the lemon juice, 1/4 cup of the prepared chia pudding, and the maple syrup. Blend until smooth then add the frozen berries and banana. Blend until you have a very thick icecream-like mixture.
Jars:
Layer the chia pudding with the smoothie and desired add-ins in jars or bowls. (I like to layer all the goji berries and sometimes granola or cocoa nibs throughout so you can get the crunch.)
For more great food ideas, please do not forget to look at my other recent food posts
- Chocolate Fudge Brownies with a Secret
- Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Bean Mini Loaves
- Homemade Sushi with Salmon
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken Plates + Mango Salsa
- Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough Protein Bars
- Ricotta Lemon Pancakes+Whipped Honey Butter
- Asparagus & Feta Puff Pastry Tarts
- All The Chunks Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies - VIDEO
- Lavender Vanilla Bean French Beignets
- Super Moist Malted Milk Chocolate Chip Bunny Cake
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wow, its really wonderful breakfast i like this banana food, thanks
So sweet of you @eliashossain!
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Amazingly gorgeous food photography!!
Always a pleasure to hear from you @noboxes!
niceeee - these look great! can't wait to try out that chia pudding...
I do hope you give them a try
Wow. That looks so good it's amazing it's good for you too. Thank you for sharing all the delicious photos. It looks so good I must try this recipe someday. Thanks again.
this looks sooooo delicious!! thanks for sharing!!
thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my post
delicious
thanks
Ooh!! We could totally have these without tweaking anything! How fun! We've never had goji berries, so hopefully my daughter can tolerate them! These look divine! And while I'm a bit odd that I like the texture of chia (reminds me of tapioca) I'll have to blend it for the kiddos. They're with you on that one
Thanks for sharing!
always great commenting from @crowbarmama. So sorry for the 5 day delay.
Your guy/husband must be really fat! Just by looking at these I droll lol
I don't have a guy right now, but I get your point, thanks for commenting
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Me fascinan tus fotografías
muchas gracias
Its too mouthwatering, stop sharing these type of delicious items simply cannot resist , troubling my cook to make these since i saw it and my cook
kind words, thanks so much @teenovision
welcome
If it is served on my table I would have a hard time deciding whether to just look at it or eat it. :)
I know, right? I feel like that everyday when making things look as good as possible and then not being able to decide if it's better looking or better tasting. Thanks @arnel
A recipe right up my alley. Hope you get some sun and lots of flowers soon. Funny thing my mom brought me a few bags of chia seeds from Belgium too when they came over for a visit!
I hope this gives you some inspiration with those chia seeds from your mom. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment @amy-goodrich
i think its perfect for this summer so delicious @gringalicious
thanks so much for commenting, so sorry for the 6 day delay
its ok my dear.
It looks very good, congratulations. Bonne appetit !
thanks so much for commenting
The dish is looking so charming and beautiful.
loved it,hope it will be delicious and sweet.
thanks so much @princepr
your most welcome dear.
I love your recipes, that should smell like roses and know how to make fruit, I can not compete with that, but I can present you mango jelly.
It is prepared with mangoes pintones - a term used for mango that is just beginning to ripen - and sugar, the result is a firm jelly or delicacy with a tasty acidity. The flavor and consistency will depend on the type of mango that is used
oh my God,, it looks soo delicious,, can I have some? I craving for that sweets specially that it is soo hot in my country...
Layers in this dessert look very interesting and yummy as well.
I am so glad you liked it and thanks for the kind words @introvert-dime
That looks very delicious. I love recipes with Chia :-).
that is great to hear, thanks so much for commenting @oceanpris
Looks yummy @gringalicious. I take Chia seeds everyday for weight loss. You have such an awesome recipe for summer breakfast.
It's saddens that flowers are expensive there. Happens at various places. Even I wonder how can small flowers be so pricy.
I encourage you using natural colors and so beautifully presented😍
That's very kind of you @wanderess!
@gringalicious Very pretty presentation. I'm going to share this post. You should add flowers to more posts.
I agree on the flowers, but they've yet to come into full bloom here yet. When they do, you'll see a lot of them
Looking forward to it :)
Brilliantly executed, simply amazing!!
I really appreciate it @mamaloves!
very delicious friends thanks for his post
So glad you like it @basyir01!
The amazing your post,i like,nice,good job my brother,@gringalicious.
Thanks @love-peace!
Thank your welcome brother.
it looks so good that it does not cause to move them with the spoon
Haha, yes I know what you mean, too pretty to eat. Thanks @gap2545!
Nice photographs @gringalicious! It's doesn't only look delicious and refreshing, it also looks very artistic. Art + Food = Awesome!
That's so nice to hear that you like it so much @gvincentjosephm!
Good job and very delicious, i'm from Venezuela and i'm new in this comunity, i hope you support, Greetings!!!
Welcome to Steemit @juandelima and have a great time! Thanks!
Simply wow! looks so beautiful and mouth watering.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by @tamsguitar!
Flowers and the whole nature makes everything look better, feel better and taste better! Those flowers make the dessert look even more appealing to the eye. I will definitly try to make this, so I can eat them while I'm at the university. I bet everyone is going to aske for the recipe haha Btw, beautiful pictures!
Oh, I hope you really enjoy them @gellyarenas! Thanks for the sweet complimets!
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best wishes to you
I also hope so
It looks sooo delicious:)
thanks so much
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another a delicious receipe!! thank you :)
thanks so much for commenting @laitnerie
It looks amazing the multilayer effect is very impressive.
Thanks @aydogdy!
actually to beautiful to eat it, but would do (nearly) everything for one of these now!! 😂
thanks so for stopping by and commenting @betterthanhome, I am so glad you did
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Yummy ! Photography makes delicious that your prepared...😊😁
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thanks
good post
thanks
wow this looks delicious. i will try to make it at home.
thanks for sharing. 🍔
thanks so much for giving it a try
Guess what I'm having for breakfast tomorrow- these look incredible! Thanks for sharing.
that's awesome to hear, I hope it works for you
Hi@gringalicious, It's good post on photography! I enjoy your content and i appreciate for photo. Keep up the good work.
It's always nice to see good content here on Steemit
very kind words, thanks @shohagrana
nice shot. getting hungry ;-)
thanks so much for commenting
Wow this is literally the best looking so cool and amazing nice presentation not easy at all but you did it with perfection :D
you are a fantastic daily support @blaziing, thanks so much
well thank you for sharing those delicious item ..
well thank you for commenting
Well welcome :p
It looks so tasty. I think I ‘m gone make it this weekend. It looks also beautiful to serve.
this weekend, fantastic. Send me some pictures, that would be great
Look delicious!!!! I will definitely try @gringalicious
Let's just grab those two and run. Hahaha.
I can choose this option too! haha
Hahahahhahaahahaha. Nice gif. Easy choice, shall we?
I am glad you liked it and I hope it turns out perfect for you
Hunger Alert!.
This is good, this looks good, I bet it taste good too. My tummy is seriously revolting.
Enjoy the sunshine my friend. With this treat, you make me want to speak the language of love, like Spanish.
hunger alert, that's a good one, thanks @olawalium
Glad you like it. I look forward to more posts.