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Have you heard of Chia? You may be interested in knowing just how much nutrition is packed into these tiny little seeds. In 1 ounce of chia seeds you will find 11 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein, and several vitamins and antioxidants as well. If you’ve yet to try chia, be sure to put it on your next shopping list. Great Harvest in Newtonville would like to help you enjoy trying chia even more by providing you with two easy, healthy, and delicious recipes you can try with chia.
Chia Breakfast Pudding with Vanilla Almond Milk
You’ll need:
- 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk, you can use vanilla or chocolate almond milk if you choose
- ½ cup of chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey
- Use seasonal fruits for topping (blueberries, nectarines, plums are just some suggestions)
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl
- Stir well until the mixture begins to thicken
- Cover in the refrigerator for a few hours, or overnight
- Top with your favorite fresh fruits and serve
Peach Oat and Chia Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe peaches, cut into quarters without pits
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- ¼ cup of rolled oats
- ½ frozen banana
- ¼ cup of fresh orange juice
- ½ cup of unsweetened or vanilla almond milk
- If more sweetness is desired try 1 tablespoon of honey, maple syrup, or agave
Directions:
- Place all ingredients in the blender
- Let them sit for around 10 minutes in order for the oats and chia to soak
- Blend until the smoothie reaches your prefered level of smoothness
- Add more banana to thicken
- Add more orange juice or almond milk to thin
- Serve immediately
Either one of these sweet options can be used for breakfast or a snack. Get ready for a bit of extra energy and readiness for the day. If you’d like something else to go with your delicious pudding or smoothie, remember that for the best bread in Newtonville you should come to Great Harvest. To see what we’ve baked fresh for you today, check out our menu, give us a call at 617-928-1162, or stop by today!
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