Kefir and berry fool

THIS fool is a great way to jazz up kefir milk, and can be assembled in just a few minutes. SERVES 2 (140 calories) 200ml kefir 1½ tsp xanthan gum 1 tsp vanilla essence 100g strawberry chia jam 100g raspberries 50g blueberries WHISK together the kefir, xanthan gum and vanilla essence. Layer the mixture in 2 glasses with the jam and berries. Strawberry chia jam MAKES 10 TABLESPOONS 25g soft pitted dates, diced 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 250g ripe strawberries, hulled and chopped 1 tbsp chia seeds 250ml jam jar with lid IN A medium-sized pan, gently heat the dates with 2 tbsp water and the vinegar, stirring and pressing them with a spoon, to form a slightly lumpy paste. Add the strawberries and cook on a low heat for 4-5 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat, add the chia seeds and mash them into the softened strawberries with a spoon or masher. Spoon the mixture into a small jar, and once it’s cool put the lid on. The ‘jam’ can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

TIP You can swap the dates for 1-2 tbsp date syrup.