• ARTISTIC VEGAN
    • Blog
    • Recipes
      • Appetizers and Sides
      • Drinks - Elixirs!
      • Bread
      • Breakfast >
        • Muffins
        • Bars
        • Oatmeal / Porridge
        • Pancakes & Waffles
        • Skillet & Baked
        • Smoothies & Smoothie Bowls
      • Condiments
      • Dessert >
        • Bars
        • Chocolate
        • Cookies
        • Frosting
        • Frozen Desserts
        • Pies & Cakes
      • Main Dishes >
        • Baked / Grilled
        • Beans / Legumes
        • Burgers/Wraps/Sandwiches
        • Healthy Grains
        • Mexican Food
        • Noodles/Pasta
      • Salad
      • Soup & Stew
      • En Français
    • Store
    • Cookbook
      • New Book
    • Videos
    • About
      • Disclosure
    • Contact
  • ​COOKBOOK​
  • PREMIUM
  • ​Recipes   COOKBOOK   PREMIUM

Overnight Café Chia-Oat Parfait

1/27/2016 0 Comments
 
“Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”  Mother Teresa
This morning we awoke very early. Early enough to still see the moon shining in its glory and catch the colors of the sky, pre-sunrise, then watch the sun rise. It was very chilly but worth it to catch a glimpse before the daily buzz of the world began. The loudest sound was the chitter chatter of the birds.
Picture
Picture
We started our day with an overnight chia-oat parfait! Overnight oats with chia seeds, infused with vanilla, cinnamon and instant coffee then layered with nuts, fresh fruit and coconut flakes. Yum! The layered effect takes on a parfait like experience with new flavors to explore with each bite. If coffee isn't your thing, pass and it will still be heavenly! I started without it and added it on a whim. At first I thought it was in error but after soaking overnight and infusing the flavors I was happily surprised with each bite in the morning. With hues of red, white and blue you can feel the happy plant-based vibes! Have a great day! 
Picture
Picture
Overnight Café Chia-Oats:
1 1/2 Cup Plant Based Milk (Cashew or Almond are great)
3/4 Cup Oats
2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
3/4 tsp Instant Coffee
1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract 
2 Tbsp Agave (or favorite)
Pinch Sea Salt

Layer with:
1 Cup Banana Slices
1/2 Cup Cashews
Opt: 1/4 Cup Raspberries and 1/8 Cup Blueberries
Opt: 1 Tbsp Coconut Flakes


Peaceful Preparation:
  1. ​Mix the Overnight Café Chia-Oat ingredients together in a container with a lid such as a mason jar or Tupperware in the evening. Place in the fridge overnight. In the morning, remove from the fridge and stir. Taste and adjust if needed.
  2. In two of your favorite dishes layer the chia-oat mixture, 1/4 cup of cashews, 1/2 cup of bananas, add more of the chia-oat mixture followed by the balance of cashews and banana slices. Pour the remaining chia-oat mixture on top. Enjoy as is or make it extra beautiful with a sprinkle of blueberries, raspberries and coconut flakes. 
Picture
Good points
  • No cholesterol
  • Low in sodium
  • High in manganese

Notes: 
  • Use a Certified Gluten-Free variety of oats for gluten-free.
  • Use your favorite nut.
  • Use granola if allergic to nuts. 
  • Pass on the coffee. 
  • Add chocolate! (Sauce, bar, chips, cacao nibs, powder)
  • For less sugar use stevia, less agave or pass altogether. You could sweeten naturally with mashed banana. 
Picture
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Picture
    Follow
    Picture

    Meet Christa

    Hi! Welcome to ArtisticVegan.com where you can find hundreds of vegan recipes. I love cooking, am a yoga teacher, structural integrator and so much more. It's my desire to help you find a healthy lifestyle. Thank you for being here!

    Find Yoga at ChristaJClark.com

    More about Christa
    Search Artistic Vegan 

    Current Reader Favorites
    Picture
    Homemade Vegan Italian Spiced Sausages
    Picture
    Vegan Chicken
    Picture
    Vegan Empanada Dough
    Picture
    Homemade Vegan Sausage 
    Soy & Gluten-Free

    Picture
    How to Make Vegan Rugelach
    (Nut Horn Cookies)
    FIND RECIPES
    Picture
    Picture
    Shop
    Shop
    Shop


    Best Food Blogs

    Top 15 Blog 2022

    Picture
    ​ ​
    FEATURES
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    The man who lights my fire!
    www.geraldclark77.com
    Picture
    Picture

    The Artistic Vegan Cookbook - eBook

    $9.99
    View Details
    Shop
    Shop
    Shop
    Picture

    Categories

    All
    30 Day Cleanse
    Appetizers / Sides
    Bars
    Beans
    Beverages
    Bread
    Breakfast
    Burgers
    Cake
    Condiments
    Cookies
    Chocolate
    Desserts
    Eating Out
    Frosting
    Frozen Desserts
    Gardening-mother-earth
    Gluten Free
    Main Dishes
    Meat Alternatives
    Most Popular
    Muffins
    Noodles / Pasta
    Oatmeal
    Omelettes
    Pancakes
    Pie
    Pizza
    Raw
    Rice Grains
    Rice-grains
    Salads
    Sandwich
    Sauces Dressings
    Sauces-dressings
    Seasonal
    Side
    Smoothies/Smoothie Bowls
    Snacks
    Soups
    Spreads
    Tacos
    Wellness
    Yoga

Theme by ROOMY THEMES

Search hundreds of recipes:

Join thousands of followers!

Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure. - Paul Coehlo "The Alchemist"
© 2012-2019 artisticvegan.com
Theme by ROOMY THEMES

  • Blog
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers and Sides
    • Drinks - Elixirs!
    • Bread
    • Breakfast >
      • Muffins
      • Bars
      • Oatmeal / Porridge
      • Pancakes & Waffles
      • Skillet & Baked
      • Smoothies & Smoothie Bowls
    • Condiments
    • Dessert >
      • Bars
      • Chocolate
      • Cookies
      • Frosting
      • Frozen Desserts
      • Pies & Cakes
    • Main Dishes >
      • Baked / Grilled
      • Beans / Legumes
      • Burgers/Wraps/Sandwiches
      • Healthy Grains
      • Mexican Food
      • Noodles/Pasta
    • Salad
    • Soup & Stew
    • En Français
  • Store
  • Cookbook
    • New Book
  • Videos
  • About
    • Disclosure
  • Contact