Dreamy Strawberry-Rose Protein Parfaits

Two layers, five minutes, one very pretty spoon. A jammy strawberry-rose compote on the bottom, a cloud of vanilla chai yogurt on top, and a scatter of blue lotus petals finishing it off like confetti. No oven, no blender skills required, just a bowl and a little patience while it chills.

What sets this parfait apart is what's folded into each layer. The strawberry base gets its grounding floral note from Rose Powder, milled from Rosa centifolia petals and traditionally used to calm the nervous system and open the heart space.* The yogurt layer carries Vanilla Chai Protein for real staying power (15g per serving) plus a quiet, dreamy undercurrent from Dream Elixir, a nighttime tonic of Ashwagandha, Passionflower, and Blue Lotus normally reserved for bedtime.*

A small thing worth knowing: Dream Elixir is formulated as an evening ritual, so a teaspoon here is more about flavor and a gentle wind-down note than an energizing morning boost. If you're making this for breakfast rather than dessert, feel free to leave it out, the compote and yogurt layers stand perfectly well on their own.

The chia seeds are doing quiet, unglamorous work in the background, thickening the strawberries into something closer to jam while sneaking in a dose of fiber. Texturally, it's the difference between a parfait that's all liquid and one that holds its shape on a spoon.

Behind the Layers

Rose Powder is the heart of the compote, quite literally. Revered for centuries as a heart-opening botanical, it brings a cooling, faintly perfumed sweetness that turns ordinary mashed strawberries into something closer to rose jam.*

Vanilla Chai Protein is what makes this parfait a real breakfast rather than a sweet treat masquerading as one. A plant-based blend rich in warming chai spices, it dissolves into yogurt without a trace of chalkiness and brings 15 grams of protein along with it.

Dream Elixir is the most unusual guest at this table. Built on Ashwagandha, Passionflower, Skullcap, and Blue Lotus, it's normally stirred into tea before bed. Used here in a small amount, it lends the yogurt layer a soft, almost lullaby-like depth, hence the name.

RECIPE

Prep time: 10 minutes, plus chilling Serves: 2

Ingredients

Strawberry Rose Chia Compote:

• 1 cup chopped strawberries
• 2 tsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp Anima Mundi Rose Powder
• 1 Tbsp coconut milk (or any milk)

Vanilla Chai Yogurt:

• 1 cup vanilla or plain whole yogurt
• 2 Tbsp Anima Mundi Vanilla Chai Protein Powder
• 2 Tbsp date or maple syrup
• 1 tsp Anima Mundi Dream Elixir
• 1 tsp Anima Mundi Vanilla Powder
• A sprinkle of Blue Lotus and edible flowers, to garnish

Method

1. Blend: Strawberries, chia seeds, Rose Powder, and coconut milk together. Pour evenly into cups or small bowls, reserving a few tablespoons to top the parfaits later.
2. Chill: In the refrigerator while you prepare the yogurt layer.
3. Mix: In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, Vanilla Chai Protein Powder, date or maple syrup, Dream Elixir, and Vanilla Powder.
4. Layer: Remove the chilled compote from the fridge and spoon the yogurt mixture evenly on top.
5. Top: Place reserved strawberry compote on top, then garnish with a sprinkle of Blue Lotus and edible flowers.
6. Enjoy: Chill before serving, or eat right away.

Shop The Ingredients

Rose Powder: heart-opening botanical for emotional balance*

Vanilla Chai Protein: plant-based protein with warming adaptogens*

Dream Elixir: nighttime tonic for rest and dreamtime awareness*

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.