Serves: 1
Ingredients
Violet Sugar
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1
teaspoon violet pedals, rinsed, spun dry
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2
teaspoons stevia
Devine Overnight Oats
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1/3
cup rolled oats
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1/2
cup unsweetened almond milk
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1/2
tablespoon chia seeds
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1/2
tablespoon buckwheat groats
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1/4
cup blueberries and strawberries
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1
tablespoon crushed pistachios
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1
pinch cinnamon
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1
pinch salt
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1/2
vanilla bean paste (or 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract)
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1
teaspoon dried tarragon
Directions
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For the violet sugar:
Place half of the sugar into a mortar and pestle bowl. Spread the violets over the sugar. Top with the remaining sugar and lightly crush the sugar into the violets. Cover the bowl with a clean, thin, dry dish towel until the flowers are completely dried out, which could be a couple of days depending on the humidity in your area. Sift through an open strainer. -
For Devine Overnight Oats:
Wash fruit and set aside. - Mix the rest of the ingredients (including violet sugar) in a bowl and store in fridge over night.
- In the morning stir oat mixture. Add more milk if need be.
- Add fruit and pair with a nice morning tea.
Photo by Quinton Cruickshanks