Overnight Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Parfait with Wild Blackberry Puree

The Power of Cold Mucilage Fibers

Chia seeds (*Salvia hispanica*) and flaxseeds (*Linum usitatissimum*) possess a specialized outer coat rich in water-soluble polysaccharide mucilage. When soaked in liquid overnight, these seeds absorb up to ten times their weight in water, forming a soothing colloidal gel.

This prebiotic gel coats the gastric mucosa, slows glucose absorption, and systematically feeds *Akkermansia muciniphila*—the beneficial gut bacteria responsible for maintaining the protective mucus lining of the colon.

Macro Breakdown - **Calories:** 380 kcal - **Protein:** 14 grams - **Dietary Fiber:** 16 grams (64% Daily Value!) - **Omega-3 ALA:** 4,800 mg - **Net Carbs:** 12 grams

Ingredients - 3 tbsp organic black chia seeds - 1 tbsp freshly ground golden flaxseed - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut kefir - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla bean paste - Pinch of Ceylon cinnamon - **Wild Blackberry Layer:** 1 cup frozen or fresh wild blackberries lightly simmered with 1 tsp raw lemon juice and crushed with a fork. - 2 tbsp raw walnut pieces for topping.

Directions 1. Whisk chia seeds, ground flaxseed, vanilla, cinnamon, and liquid in a glass mason jar. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping. 2. Seal and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours). 3. Layer the chia pudding with warm wild blackberry puree in glass tumblers, top with crunchy raw walnuts, and serve.