Chia seeds are, in a way, better than flax seeds because they don't have to be "ground" in order to release the benefits into the body. Further, chia seeds form a "gel" like substance in the stomach (you can see that reaction with this pudding or when mixing chia with water or juice) which helps with preventing cramps and also slows down the breakdown of carbohydrates into sugar (reducing glucose levels).
Chia seeds have a ton more benefits:
- full of fiber (4 tbsp of chia have 14g of fiber - where the daily recommended intake is 25g!)
- omega-3 fatty acids (3 tbsp have as much omega-3s as a medium piece of salmon)
- magnesium
- protein (2 tbps = 4g of protein)
Convinced? This is how to make it:
You'll need:
- 1/3 cup chia seeds (white or black doesn't matter)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (if you don't have it just use almond)
- 1/2 cup almond milk (if you don't have it just use coconut)
- 1-2 tbsp of greek yogurt (optional but it adds creaminess)
- 2 tsp of agave or honey (add more if needed)
- chopped berries of your choice
- granola to top (optional)
Preparation:
Whisk and mix in chia seeds with milks, yogurt (if using) and agave/honey. Let set in the fridge for at least 45 min-1 hour (preferably over night).
Top with berries, honey and granola.
*Instead of yogurt, you could mash up half a banana and add it to the mix or also add some raw cacao to change up the flavor.
Enjoy!
Pam & Oscar
