Serves 4
Prep Time: 15 mins (+ chilling time for chia)
Cook Time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
Chia Parfait Base:
- 2 cups Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup dark cherries, pitted (fresh or frozen)
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Turmeric-Ginger Granola:
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of black pepper
- 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Method
1. Make the Granola
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix oats, nuts, seeds, spices, and salt in a bowl.
- Stir in coconut oil and sweetener.
- Spread on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway. Let cool.
2. Make the Parfait
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, chia seeds, blueberries, cherries, and optional sweetener.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for thicker texture).
3. Assemble
- In glasses or jars, layer chia-yogurt mix and granola. Top with extra berries or mint if desired.
Why It Supports Cognitive Longevity
Blueberries + cherries: Rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids for memory support
Turmeric + black pepper: Enhances curcumin absorption and brain inflammation control
Nuts/seeds: Omega-3 precursors and polyphenol synergy
Chia: Fiber and gut-health support for the gut-brain axis
