Enjoy your summer berries with the lovely pistachio cream. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or some violet flowers for a stunning presentation.  Replace the water in this recipe with fresh coconut kefir for some Saccharomyces boulardii gut goodness!

Ingredients

Pistachio Cream:
1/3 C pistachios (raw if possible, definitely unsalted)
1 T chia seeds
1/2 C filtered water or coconut kefir
2 T fresh mint
1 drop stevia or more of liquid sweetener of your choice
Pinch salt
Splash lemon or lime
2 T coconut butter (optional)
Vanilla extract (1/2 t traditional or 2 drops medicine flower, totally optional)

1/2 C blueberries or other fresh berries

Instructions

1. Soak pistachios and chia seeds in enough water to cover plus about 3 T for up to 8 hours
2. Blend nuts and seeds with other cream ingredients until smooth, adding coconut water/water/kefir slowly until you reach the desired consistency
3. Taste for sweetness and seasonings
4. Serve with a bowlful of blueberries