I have to say that I did not understand the whole Chia craze. I just saw it as the new health food fad/obsession. I did not really care for it at first, even though I kept seeing it everywhere. Yet, as a person that values health and nutrition, I wanted to try it for myself. I did a little research and learned that like any other seed, it offers a healthy dose of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids and other vitamins and minerals. Here are the nutrition facts of a serving of chia seeds:
1 TBSP of chia seeds=
2.5 g of Omega-3 Calcium 8% (good for vegans and vegetarians)
3 g of Protein Iron 6%
5 g of Carbohydrates Magnesium 10%
5 g of Fiber
60 mg of Potassium
I decided it was worth trying and bought some one day. I actually liked the taste of it, it tasted better than flax seeds and not as "empalagoso" or pungent as other nuts. (I guess I should just say that the taste is very mild and has a nice crunch. Pardon my creative use of words.)
So, what lead to this perfect breakfast hybrid?
Well...
I love oatmeal for breakfast, so much so that I can eat it almost everyday and even for dinner. Secondly, I made my own chia pudding using almond milk and I thought that it was too light too have as breakfast, it was more of a snack to me. So, I ended up just sprinkling chia seeds to my oatmeal and called it a day.
Then, it occurred to me why not create a "low-carb" version of my favorite food by using chia seeds. Thus, the perfect breakfast hybrid of healthy oats and chia pudding was born.
1 TBSP of chia seeds=
2.5 g of Omega-3 Calcium 8% (good for vegans and vegetarians)
3 g of Protein Iron 6%
5 g of Carbohydrates Magnesium 10%
5 g of Fiber
60 mg of Potassium
I decided it was worth trying and bought some one day. I actually liked the taste of it, it tasted better than flax seeds and not as "empalagoso" or pungent as other nuts. (I guess I should just say that the taste is very mild and has a nice crunch. Pardon my creative use of words.)
So, what lead to this perfect breakfast hybrid?
Well...
I love oatmeal for breakfast, so much so that I can eat it almost everyday and even for dinner. Secondly, I made my own chia pudding using almond milk and I thought that it was too light too have as breakfast, it was more of a snack to me. So, I ended up just sprinkling chia seeds to my oatmeal and called it a day.
Then, it occurred to me why not create a "low-carb" version of my favorite food by using chia seeds. Thus, the perfect breakfast hybrid of healthy oats and chia pudding was born.
Ingredients:
Directions:
There you have it plain and simple. This was an extremely easy and fast recipe to make first thing in the morning. It was filling without giving me the heavy filling I usually get from eating oats with nut butters, so yeah i'm in love with chia seeds at the moment. :)
Side note: I actually used the microwave for this recipe and it came out as you see it above. I followed the same directions posted here, but saved dishes and time by using the microwave.
I mean who has time for the stove nowadays?
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2-3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup mixed fruit (I used nectarines and strawberries.)
Directions:
- Add your oats, almond milk, and chia seeds in a small pot.
- Add cinnamon and vanilla.
- Bring to a boil and then let it simmer for up to five minutes, depending on the type of oatmeal you use.
- Plate your oats and top with fruit.
There you have it plain and simple. This was an extremely easy and fast recipe to make first thing in the morning. It was filling without giving me the heavy filling I usually get from eating oats with nut butters, so yeah i'm in love with chia seeds at the moment. :)
Side note: I actually used the microwave for this recipe and it came out as you see it above. I followed the same directions posted here, but saved dishes and time by using the microwave.
I mean who has time for the stove nowadays?