Anti-Inflammatory Sweet Potato Chia Seed Parfait

Improve your joint health with this anti-inflammatory parfait.

1/3 cup

almond or coconut milk

2 tbsp

chia seeds

1 tsp

vanilla extract

2 tsp

maple syrup

1/2 cup

sweet potato, cooked, mashed

1/4 tsp

cinnamon

1/4

tumeric

1/2 inch

fresh ginger, grated

shredded coconut, topping

nuts of choice, topping

Cook sweet potato by preheating the oven to 425°F. Prick sweet potato with a fork all over and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Roast for 40 minutes or until the sweet potato is easily pricked with a fork. Once cooked, scoop out the flesh.
Next, in a mason jar add the milk, chia seeds, vanilla and maple syrup and shake well to break up any clumps of chia seeds. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
To a food processor or blender add mashed sweet potato, spices and ginger and blend together until thoroughly mixed. If the mixture is thick, add a little water to thin.
Once the chia seed pudding is ready, in a glass layer the sweet potato mixture with the chia seed mixture
Top with shredded coconut and nuts if using and enjoy!