*Camu-camu powder can be found in health food stores. Camu-camu is a small Amazonian shrub that produces small red berries with a tangy taste. Just one teaspoon (5 ml) of camu-camu powder provides over 300% of your daily vitamin C needs!
Camu-camu is renowned for its high polyphenol, carotenoid and vitamin C content. An antioxidant and anti-inflammatory trio par excellence.
It is also a promising ally for reducing oxidative stress and for cardiovascular health.
Recipe by Marianne Lamy,
Cold oatmeal with camu-camu and persimmon
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- ½ t. (125 ml) quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chia seeds
- 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) camu-camu powder (see notes)
- ½ t. (125 ml) plain kefir
- ½ t. (125 ml) plain Greek yogurt
- ½ t. (125 ml) vegetable drink (soy, almonds, etc.) or milk (adjust quantity according to desired consistency)
- 1 small persimmon or frozen berries or seasonal fruit, cut into pieces (about ½ to ¾ cup)
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) pomegranate cranberries
Instructions
- Place rolled oats, chia seeds, camu-camu powder, kefir and vegetable drink in a bowl or Mason jar. Mix well.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
- To serve, garnish with Greek yogurt, persimmon (or other fruit of your choice) and pomegranate.
- For those with a sweet tooth, add a dash of maple syrup!