Power Parfait

Though the generic name for this snack is the Power Parfait, I would like to officially name it, Paul's Post-workout Paleo Parfait, as its secondary name. Paul is my brother-in-law, and it is his birthday today. I have been meaning to dedicate a blog post to Paul for a while now, so in lieu of birthday cake, I have created a parfait with him in mind.

Now, Paul and I have had our differences. We are both very competitive people so you can imagine that fighting for #1 spot in the eyes of our in-laws has created a little tension between us. However, I would like to use this blog entry as a forum to publicly admit defeat and congratulate him for all of his accomplishments.

To summarize: Paul is a stud crown attorney, runs a nation-wide volunteer organization, has 3.2% body fat.. and oh yeah, he has three kids (the eldest is 3... you do the math)... You don't even have to take my word for it: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/how-to-incorporate-the-primal-blueprint-into-a-busy-family-and-work-life/#axzz2L61tJzLy

So, my congratulations to you Paul, for being so unbelievably awesome. Happy Birthday.

Power Parfait:

Layering components:

1/2 cup full fat, organic greek yoghurt

1/2 cup whipping cream (I whip mine with pure vanilla extract and stevia)

1/2 cup mixed berries

Granola:

1/4 cup slivered almonds (toasted)

1/8 cup pecans

1/8 cup toasted cashews

1/8 cup of large gluten free oats

1 tbsp of salba seeds

1 tbsp of flax seeds or ground flax seeds

1 tbsp sesame seeds

- toast all of these ingredients on parchment paper with a bit of coconut oil, a dash of cinnamon and a tsp of honey

Blueberry sauce:

1/4 cup of frozen blueberries

1 tsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp of corn starch

1 packet of stevia

- heat frozen blueberries in sauce pan until the berries have released much of their juice. Add lemon juice, stevia and corn starch and mix until mixture thickens slightly. Set aside to let cool.

Layer all the ingredients in a cup or bowl and enjoy within 1 hour.