01/20/2020
We love Pan dulce but every once in a while we like to change things up, try this Lifeway Kefir Parfait as a healthy option to start your morning. This recipe was brought to us by Chef Manny Mendoza, complete cooking instructions are below.
Vanilla Kefir-Chia Pudding with Chocolate Granola & Blackberry-Chile Ancho Coulis, Mint
Kefir-Chia Pudding:
16 oz Vanilla kefir
12 T White chia seeds
3/4 C Agave nectar, honey or simple syrup
1.) In a bowl & with a whisk, mix in 12 T of chia seeds with 16 oz of vanilla kefir and agave nectar.
2.) Cover and cool down for at least 15 minutes to overnight.
Mexican Chocolate Granola:
1 C Oats
1/2 C Flax Seed
1/2 C Quinoa
1 C Honey
3 T Vanilla
1 C Cocoa Powder
20 g Cinnamon
10 g Clove
10 g Allspice
1.) Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Grind the spices into a powder and sift through a fine mesh strainer & set aside.
2.) In a small pot over medium heat, toast the quinoa with 1 T of oil for 5 minutes. Once toasted and popped, mix in with the oats, flax seed, cocoa powder, salt, grated chocolate & half of the ground spice powder.
3.) Next whisk the honey & vanilla together then incorporate into the dry ingredients until all the moisture is absorbed.
4.) On a tray lined with parchment, spread the granola out as evenly as possible. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
5.) Allow to cool down completely before eating.
BlackBerry-Chile Ancho Coulis:
2 C Blackberries
1 C Cherries *optional
1 ea Chile Ancho for Toasted Chile Ancho Purée
1 C Brown Sugar
3 T Apple Cider Vinegar or Lime Juice
1 pinch Salt
1.) In a small pan with oil on medium-high, gently toast the Chile ancho for a few seconds carefully not to blacken. Add Chile into a blender with barely enough water to cover the Chile. Blend on high until purée becomes smooth. Pass through a fine mesh strainer and reserve.
2.) Gently rinse blackberries then add to a small pan with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Chile ancho liquid, & remaining half of the ground spice powder. Simmer blackberries for 3-4 minutes then remove berries but continue to reduce liquid into a syrup. Once liquid is thicker, re-combine berries and liquid and allow to down.
