Instructions:
1. In a glass jar with a lid mix all the ingredients for the chia layer. Stir well and refrigerate overnight.
2. Make the berry compote. In a small saucepan add berries, maple and lemon juice. Heat at medium heat until softened. Gently smash.
3. Dissolve the cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp of cold water. Stir into mixture. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Once the compote is cold, refrigerate it and use it to layer over the chia mixture.
4. Peanut butter layer: (morning before assembling the cup). In a microwave-safe bowl, mix all ingredients, heat for 10 to 15 seconds and stir until smooth.
5. Give the chia mixture a good stir and add more Varty organic oat beverage - vanilla until desired consistency. Add chia mixture to a glass container, top with the berry compote and peanut butter layer. Top with fresh berries and toasted peanuts.
Ingredients
Chia layer:
• 3 tbsp chia seeds
• 2/3 cup Varty organic oat beverage - vanilla
• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavour)
• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)
• Pinch of salt (optional, enhances flavour)
Mixed berries compote:
• 1 cup fresh cherries
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp of maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp corn starch
Peanut butter layer:
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter (plus more for drizzling)
• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• Pinch of salt
Toppings:
• Extra berries
• Toasted peanuts