Food

GIVE A FIG

Fig & Chia Bowls

PREP TIME 20 MINUTES + STANDING + CHILLING SERVES 4

 80g dried figs
 1 cup water
 2 cups almond milk
 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
 1 tablespoon maple syrup
 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
 ½ cup white chia seeds, plus extra, to serve
 1 cup coconut yoghurt
 150g blueberries
 150g blackberries
 2 small fresh figs, cut into wedges
 ½ cup cherries or red seedless grapes
 orange zest strips and edible flowers, to serve

1 Place dried figs in a bowl with the water; stand for at least 2 hours. Drain figs; discard liquid.

2 Process the drained figs in a blender with almond milk, vanilla, syrup and zest until smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl; whisk in seeds until combined.

3 Pour mixture into 4 x ¾-cup glasses, bowls or dishes. Cover; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

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