Recipe: Overnight Blueberry Chia Porridge
They say you always eat with your eyes first, and it is no different when walking past the fresh fruit display fridge at your local supermarket. Blueberry producer OZblu prides itself on offering a premium blueberry that continues to exceed consumers’ expectations in the flavour, crunch, size and consistency of each blueberry eating experience. The season for blueberries in South Africa typically runs from July until January, but uniquely, OZblu blueberries are available nearly all year round, even now in our autumn!
“We produce blueberries that are notably larger and have a longer shelf life,” says Roger Horak, executive chairman and founder of United Exports. “Due to the seasonality of this fruit, good quality blueberries are near impossible to find this time of year,” says Horak. “All OZblu blueberries are naturally bred through a natural crossing and selection process that takes years and years to identify successful varieties.
The popularity of blueberries has soared in recent years, with this fruit becoming one of the most common lunchbox items for school kids, and is now consumed daily in many countries where a few years ago no, or low, blueberry consumption existed. A breakfast cereal/yoghurt without blueberries just seems to be missing something. Want a quick snack to get you through the afternoon? That punnet in the fridge is waiting. It’s this type of versatility that makes blueberries one of the most desired food items in a household fridge. A versatile fruit ready for any occasion.
Blueberries are recognised as one of the leading superfoods (superfruits) due to their nutritional value. It is known that one cup of the fruit provides fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese and a variety of other nutrients that contribute to a healthy diet. Blueberries, unlike most fruit, are also low in calories and low in sugar.
Recipe
Ingredients
2 tbsp. Chia Seeds
6 tsp. Blueberry Puree (2 handfuls of blended blueberries)
1 cup OZblu Blueberries
½ cup Coconut Milk (or milk of choice)
Method
You will need a glass jar and lid:
Layer the ingredients in the glass jar starting with the chia seeds.
Place 1 tbsp. chia seeds in the glass jar.
Top with 3 tsp. blueberry puree.
Add half the whole blueberries.
Pour in half the coconut milk.
Repeat the layering with the remaining ingredients.
Close the jar with the lid and place in the fridge. Leave to soak overnight, or for a couple of hours at least.
This will keep for up to 4 days in the fridge – so you can make a big batch and have ready-made breakfasts for nearly the whole week.
To find out more about OZblu and its blueberry range, visit the OZblu website.