This delicious breakfast combines a bunch of super foods: chia seeds, lucuma (optional), pomegranates, and chocolate.  This is a very healthy breakfast for active people.  Chia seeds are rich in protein, omega 3 fatty acids, iron, calcium, and antioxidants.  They are highly absorbent, which make them very hydrating for your body, but also really fun to cook with.  Do not be frightened by the ingredients listed here- they are actually not hard to find.  

For the Cashew Milk with Chia: 

1 cup cashews 

6 cups water 

2 tablespoons lucuma powder (Navitas brand) (can be substituted for Agave nectar or honey)

3 tablespoons chia seeds 

Topping Options: 

Walnuts

Pomegranate seeds

Raw Cacao Nibs

Dried Mulberries 

Fresh berries

Coconut cream 

Sliced bananas 

Papaya 

Make the cashew milk by soaking the cup of cashews in water (no the 6 cups) for 8 hours or overnight.  Drain them of their soaking liquid, and blend with the 6 cups water.  Add the 2 tablespoons of lucuma powder, if using, or the honey or agave.  Depending on the strength of your blender, you will either have a homogenous milk, or you might be left with cashew particles in the milk.  If so, strain the milk to remove the particles and discard the cashew meal.  Making cashew milk is easy!  Transfer to a container or jar, and stir in the chia seeds with a spoon.  Cover and let the chia seeds absorb the milk and thicken.  

To serve, spoon out some of the mixture into a cup and top with any of the suggested toppings.  Enjoy!

Makes about 4 cups of chia parfait base.