Creamy Oats & Berries Breakfast Parfait

Creamy Oats & Berries 

Breakfast Parfait

ingredients:

• 1/2 cup raw cashews

• 3 medjool dates, pitted

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 cup cold water

• 1/2 cup (hefty) uncooked rolled oats

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 cup frozen (or fresh) berries

• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (optional)

• walnuts, for garnish (optional)

preparation steps:

1. add cashews, dates, cinnamon and water to a high-speed blender (soak cashews overnight if you are not using a high-speed blender) - blend until silky smooth

2. add uncooked rolled oats and chia seeds and blend a little bit more, leaving a little bit of texture

3. cook berries in a saucepan, over medium heat, until the berries are hot and the berry juices flow - if desired, add maple syrup

4. layer oats mixture and berries into two mason jars, and if desired, sprinkle walnuts on the top of each to garnish - serves two