The Inspiration
Creativity. Playfulness. Because just as food nourishes us, creativity nourishes us too.
A note from Cathryn
I truly believe creativity is our birthright, that we were all made to be creative beings, all of us. (I don’t buy the sentiment “I’m just not a creative person”!)
When everyone realizes this and embraces their distinct stroke of creativity, their beautiful individuality, that part of themselves that belongs solely to them and no one else — that’s a vital part of a well-lived life.
That’s how big ideas spread. That’s how lives can be changed.
Because each one of us sees life a different way, thinks thoughts that no one else thinks, and when everyone celebrates that, remarkable things happen.
But in order to fully tap into our fullest creativity, we have to feel good — rested, nourished, steady.
Thus enters this cookies ’n cream chia pudding parfait. It’s a playful connection to my youth-filled days of dipping Oreos in milk whilst creating my latest “lord of the rings” inspired video (total Tolkien nerd!!)
The distinct difference is, this creation won’t send you crashing an hour later. Rather, this one will nourish, and hopefully inspire and motivate.
Because the world needs your creative thumbprint in it.
The intention with this recipe is to nourish our highly individualized and unique way of seeing the world. To nourish our creativity.
What I love about adaptogens
Two adaptogens that I always reach for when I want to fuel my creative, playful endeavors are Pine Pollen and He Shou Wu. Pine Pollen is traditionally valued as a nourishing tonic herb, and He Shou Wu is traditionally used to support a settled, focused mind so I can work and play freely. They are beautiful partners together.
Ingredients(for the chia pudding) 4 tbsp. chia seeds 3/4 cup cashew milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 cup coconut yogurt 2 tbsp. coconut milk powder (optional but adds a more "cream" flavor) pinch of salt sweeten to taste (I prefer unsweetened) |
Method(chia pudding) Whisk ingredients together until combined and set in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to thicken |
Ingredients(for the Pine Pollen & vanilla no-bake cookies) 2 tbsp. coconut flour 2 tbsp. collagen or your favourite clean protein powder 2 tbsp. nut butter 1 + 1/2 tbsp. applesauce 1/2 tsp. vanilla pinch of salt 1 tbsp. cacao nibs 1 tsp. Sun Potion Pine Pollen *you can do all nut butter and omit the applesauce if you want if you need more moisture, you can add a bit of water/milk/or more nut butter |
Method(Pine Pollen and vanilla no-bake cookies) Mix everything together until combined Roll into balls Store in refrigerator |
Ingredients(for the He Shou Wu & chocolate no-bake cookies) 1 heaping tbsp. Sun Potion Cacao 2 tbsp. chocolate protein powder of your choice 1 and 1/2 tbsp. nut butter 1/2 tbsp. apple sauce pinch of salt 1 tsp. Sun Potion He Shou Wu *you can do all nut butter and omit the applesauce if you want If you need more moisture, you can add a bit of water/milk/or more nut butter |
Method(He Shou Wu & chocolate no-bake cookies) Mix everything together until combined Roll into balls Store in refrigerator if you need them to harden a bit |
Final StepLayer the parfait however you want, and enjoy! |
Photos and Video by Cathryn Fowler
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bake anything?
No — both cookie layers are no-bake, and the chia pudding just sets in the fridge.
How long does the chia pudding need to set?
At least 15 minutes in the refrigerator to thicken.
Which Sun Potion herbs are in this?
Pine Pollen in the vanilla cookies, and He Shou Wu plus Cacao in the chocolate cookies.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Both cookie doughs keep in the refrigerator, so you can roll them in advance and assemble the parfait when you want it.
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