Ch-Ch- Chia seeds and Overnight Oats...sounds yummy doesn't it!?!?
A while back I bought some Chia Seeds(found at health food stores). I had heard great things about them. Good to put in smoothies, something I have been really into lately...green ones! And another new favorite of mine, overnight oats!
Anyways, here is a little info on Chia seeds(the food of the Aztecs!):
• have more Omega 3 fatty acids than flax seed (important for heart health)
• are the richest non-marine whole food source of Omega-3 (better than salmon)
• absorb 10 times their weight in water and transform into a gel-like substance--great for athletes for maintaining hydration and helps with weight loss by making you feel full longer
• are as high in protein as quinoa
• are loaded with calcium, potassium, Vitamin B, and anti-oxidants
• help balance blood sugar via the gelling action of the seed and it’s unique combination of soluble and insoluble fiber that slow down your body’s conversion of starches into sugars
• have a neutral taste so they will take on the other flavors in a recipe
• can be eaten whole (unlike flax seed); they don't have to be ground before adding them to food in order to digest them and benefit from their nutrients
• have a two year shelf life, stored at room temperature (flax seeds quickly become rancid and loose their nutritional value)
This picture is from Skinnytaste.com but mine looked just like that! In a cute mason jar and all!
Overnight Oats in a Jar (as seen on Pinterest)
adapted from theyummylife and skinnytaste
Servings: 1 • Serving Size: 1 jar •
Ingredients:
1/4 cup old fashioned oats (quick work too)
1/2 cup skim milk (or almond or soy)
1/2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp sweetened shredded coconut
1 tbsp chopped pecans
Fresh Fruit - kiwi, black berries, blueberries.....
Directions:
Place everything but the fresh fruit in a mason jar, shake, cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 5 hours. Serve cold or microwave for 30 sec to warm it up a bit. Serve with fresh fruit.
I have seen some recipes with Greek yogurt added as well to the mixture at night, for added protein.
The possibilities are endless with this. Don't like coconut? Don't use it. I have made this 2x now and ate it cold once and warmed it up the 2nd, it was good both ways.
OK...who am I kidding, I know none of my 7 followers are even gonna think about giving this a try! But it is an easy thing to throw together at night, and have a nice healthy, filling breakfast in the morning. I seriously am not hungry at lunch time! Great for those trying to lose a few pounds I figure.
Anyways, here is a little info on Chia seeds(the food of the Aztecs!):
• have more Omega 3 fatty acids than flax seed (important for heart health)
• are the richest non-marine whole food source of Omega-3 (better than salmon)
• absorb 10 times their weight in water and transform into a gel-like substance--great for athletes for maintaining hydration and helps with weight loss by making you feel full longer
• are as high in protein as quinoa
• are loaded with calcium, potassium, Vitamin B, and anti-oxidants
• help balance blood sugar via the gelling action of the seed and it’s unique combination of soluble and insoluble fiber that slow down your body’s conversion of starches into sugars
• have a neutral taste so they will take on the other flavors in a recipe
• can be eaten whole (unlike flax seed); they don't have to be ground before adding them to food in order to digest them and benefit from their nutrients
• have a two year shelf life, stored at room temperature (flax seeds quickly become rancid and loose their nutritional value)
This picture is from Skinnytaste.com but mine looked just like that! In a cute mason jar and all!
Overnight Oats in a Jar (as seen on Pinterest)
adapted from theyummylife and skinnytaste
Servings: 1 • Serving Size: 1 jar •
Ingredients:
1/4 cup old fashioned oats (quick work too)
1/2 cup skim milk (or almond or soy)
1/2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp sweetened shredded coconut
1 tbsp chopped pecans
Fresh Fruit - kiwi, black berries, blueberries.....
Directions:
Place everything but the fresh fruit in a mason jar, shake, cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 5 hours. Serve cold or microwave for 30 sec to warm it up a bit. Serve with fresh fruit.
I have seen some recipes with Greek yogurt added as well to the mixture at night, for added protein.
The possibilities are endless with this. Don't like coconut? Don't use it. I have made this 2x now and ate it cold once and warmed it up the 2nd, it was good both ways.
OK...who am I kidding, I know none of my 7 followers are even gonna think about giving this a try! But it is an easy thing to throw together at night, and have a nice healthy, filling breakfast in the morning. I seriously am not hungry at lunch time! Great for those trying to lose a few pounds I figure.
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