Coco-Cherry-Crunch

Coco-Cherry-Crunch. One hell of a nutrient punch 

Delighted with finding frozen cherries in the supermarket I made a yummy brekkie today.

I blended chia seeds, cherries, cacao nibs, dark chocolate and light coconut milk. Add in a couple of whole cherries afterwards for a pleasant munch. Mum recommends adding in agar agar or gelatin to help it set. I started out with 1/4 cup of chia seeds and it was too filling to finish.

From the cherries you get: Melatonin, potassium, beta carotene, vitamin C, anthocyanins, quercetin. This helps with gout (lowers uric acid), fights cancer, relieves sore muscles, better sleep, reduces C-reactive protein(inflammation).

From the Chia you get: fiber, protein, calcium, antioxidants, omega-3s, magnesium, iron, phosphorous. Two tablespoons of chia seeds contain 18 percent of the DRI for calcium, 35 percent for phosphorus, 24 percent for magnesium and about 50 percent for manganese.

From the chocolate you get: Magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium and manganese, A, B1, B2, B3, C, E and pantothenic acid. Polyphenols (flavonoids), catechins, epicatechins, procyandins. Caffeine and phenylethylamine. The flavinoids reduce the blood's ability to clot and thus reduces the risk of stroke and heart attacks. Phenylethylamine is a slight antidepressant and stimulant similar to the body's own dopamine and adrenaline. Cocoa and chocolate can increase the level of serotonine in the brain. Serotonine levels are often decreased in people with depression and in those experiencing PMS symptoms. Cocoa would be fine instead of cacao, just use what you have ;)

From the coconut you get: Manganese and copper and many would argue more as well. 

And it is pretty, which is important with food :)