chia – Top Morning Recommendations

[Video] 3 More Quick and Healthy BREAKFAST Recommendations

maud — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 19:49:25 +0000

Especially if you’re often rushed in the morning, these healthy and energizing breakfast suggestions from Michelle are perfect starters for the day ahead. Watch how she creates 3 super-breakfasts, starting with Overnight Oats with fruit and chia seeds. Then there’s an awesome tropical green smoothie, followed by a yummy vegan yogurt parfait.

Here are the 3 popular recipes that she features in the video:

1. Overnight Oats

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)

1 cup vegan milk (soy, almond, coconut, hemp)

1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)

1 handful fresh fruit sliced into bite-sized pieces

Drizzle of maple syrup or agave nectar

Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. You can eat it cold straight from the fridge, pack it with you for eating at room temperature, or heat it up.

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Make a Super CHIA DRINK (Video)

maud — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:56:55 +0000

Did you know that chia seeds have more omega 3’s than salmon, more potassium than bananas, more calcium than milk, and are loaded with antioxidants? Also, they have a long shelf life.

Chia seeds have natural sugars, so they’re great ingredients for snacks and drinks that keep you from getting hungry. Here is the recipe for a delicious, easy-to-make and nutrient-packed chia drink that’s loaded with healthy fat and protein in addition to all of the chia nutrients.

All you need is:

1 cup of the juice of your choice

1 cup water

3 TB chia seeds

In this short video, Genevieve tells you more and demonstrates the following steps to make a yummy chia seed drink:

Warm your water, put in a cup and add your 3 TB of chia seeds. Stir well till the chia seeds are evenly dispersed and start to swell. Cover and put cup in the refrigerator. Let sit overnight.

The next day, get your cup out of the fridge. Your chia seeds should be blown up in size and totally gelatinous. Your “water” should now be a thick gel.

Mix 1 cup of your chia seed gel with 1 cup of the juice of your choice and mix well. This recipe serves 2.

Enjoy!

Note that you can soak in (warm) fruit juice instead of water if you wish. Warm juice or water is needed to help hydrate the coating on the seeds so they don’t clump. Stir well to avoid clumping!

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Source: Genevieve

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Here’s a Popular Banana Nut OVERNIGHT OATMEAL Recipe

maud — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:20:05 +0000

Here is another one of my favorite “overnight oatmeal” recipes that only takes 5 minutes to make in the evening before heading for bed. When you get up in the morning, it’s ready to eat so you’ll have a delicious and nutritious breakfast.

The basic ingredients for overnight oatmeal are:

1/3 cup rolled oats

1 tbsp chia seeds

¼ cup Greek yogurt

¼ cup almond milk (soy, hemp, rice or dairy work, too)

Then add these extra ingredients for this special Banana Nut version:

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp natural nut butter

2 tbsp walnuts, chopped (optional)

½ banana, sliced

If you want to see exactly how it’s done, then watch Sara Lynn put it all together in a 3-minute video on the Next Page.

Source: Sara Lynn Cauchon

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A Popular Chocolate Strawberry OVERNIGHT OATMEAL Breakfast Treat

Chris — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:04:15 +0000

Here is another one of my favorite “overnight oatmeal” recipes that only takes about 5 minutes to make in the evening before heading for bed. When you get up in the morning, it’s ready to eat so you’ll have a delicious and nutritious breakfast.

The basic ingredients for the basic overnight oatmeal are:

1/3 cup rolled oats

1 tbsp chia seeds

1/4 cup Greek yogurt

1/4 cup almond milk (soy, hemp, rice or dairy work, too)

Then add these extra ingredients for this special Chocolate Strawberry version:

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp cocoa powder

1 tbsp chocolate, shavings

1/4 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced

If you want to see exactly how it’s done, then watch Sara Lynn put it all together in a 3-minute video on the Next Page.

Source: Sara Lynn Cauchon

Satisfy Early Morning Chocolate Cravings With This Easy-to-Make OVERNIGHT CHOCO-OATS BREAKFAST

maud — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:32:05 +0000

This is an Overnight Chocolate Chia Oats breakfast bowl recipe that’s designed to be a healthy, dairy-free meal to satisfy early morning chocolate cravings. It is based on rolled oats with cocoa powder, a healthy dose of chia seeds, and full-fat coconut milk for a rich texture. The chocolatey taste is awesome!

If this all sounds too rich for breakfast, then you can always enjoy this for a snack or dessert!

The easiest way to make it is to double or triple the recipe and pour into small jars for a quick and easy portable breakfast option in the mornings, but it can also be served hot so that you can still enjoy it on those chilly winter mornings.

Ingredients for Overnight Chocolate Chia Oats (serves 2):

1 small, ripe banana

2 Tbsp raw cacao powder

2 Tbsp sweetner (raw honey, coconut sugar, maple syrup), optional

2 Tbsp water

1/2 cup rolled oats

3 Tbsp chia seeds

1.5 cups full-fat coconut milk

Notes: to make this grain/gluten free, simply replace with rolled oats with an extra 1/4 cup of chia seeds

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[Video] Super-Special OVERNIGHT OATS with Peanut Butter, Cacao and a Cheesecake Mix!

maud — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 19:03:41 +0000

After a lot of trial-and-error, Kara finally perfected this special Peanut Butter Cheesecake Overnight Oats recipe for a yummy breakfast to prepare at night so it’s ready to eat in the morning.

Each serving comes with 387 calories, 11g fat, 47g carbs and 25 grams of protein.

Here are the ingredients:

1/2 cup Oats
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
1 cup Almond Milk
2 tbs PB2
2 tbs Chia/Flax blend
1 tbs Sugar Free Jello Cheesecake mix
1 tbs sweetener

Now watch how Kara makes her special Peanut Butter Cheesecake Overnight Oats (and maybe take some notes!):

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"Cinnamon Chocolate Chia" Overnight Oats

Chris — Sat, 19 May 2018 17:32:15 +0000

This Cinnamon Chocolate Overnight Oats recipe with super-healthy chia seeds makes a rich, chocolaty and nutritious breakfast. It’s basically a healthy chocolate dessert to get you going in the morning. No refined ingredients. Perfect for busy mornings. This is an overnight oats treat that tastes good warm or cold, and the combination of cinnamon and chocolate works extremely well in this recipe.

This is easy to make in under 5 minutes because you just pile some rolled oats with the other ingredients in a jar, shake it up and stick it in the fridge until the next morning. This makes a tasty breakfast with zero cooking involved. An option is to heat this up for a minute or two in the microwave if you still prefer a warm breakfast.

The magical chia seeds go into overnight oats as tiny seeds and gradually turn into little bubbles of nutrition overnight. They’re extremely nutritional with loads of fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acid and much more.

You can safely keep these Overnight Oats for a few days in the refrigerator, so go ahead and fill up a couple of jars in advance.

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Simple Delicious Overnight Oats & Yogurt

maud — Fri, 18 May 2018 22:29:41 +0000

This easy Protein Overnight Oats recipe only takes 5 minutes to prepare at night, so you’re ready to just mix in the Greek yogurt and enjoy in the morning. This recipe makes enough to last most of the week. You can store it up to 5 days in the fridge.

Oatmeal is a whole grain that’s high in fiber and extremely versatile. It’s also a great choice for those with gluten sensitivities (just make sure the brand you buy is certified gluten-free). This recipe combines quick-cooking oats with unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds (chock full of healthy fats) and plant-based protein powder for a delicious breakfast that will hold you over until lunch.

This recipe makes enough to serve 6. The ingredients are on the next page …

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5-Minute Energy Bars

Chris — Fri, 11 May 2018 22:53:03 +0000

These Peanut Butter Chia Energy Bars are healthier and more enjoyable than any other granola energy bar you can find at your local supermarket. And they’ll take you less than 5 minutes to make!

Just be sure to use powdered peanut butter (“PB2”), either normal or chocolate-flavored, instead of real peanut butter in the recipe.

Each bar has about 3 grams of sugar (1 gram if you use original PB2) and 5.5 grams of protein, not to mention all the benefits of chia seeds. And they just taste like chocolate peanut butter.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make 2 of these Peanut Butter Chia Energy Bars:

2.5 tablespoons PB2 (chocolate or original)
2 tablespoons chia seed
1 tablespoon water
3 drops vanilla extract
½ teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon chopped almond

The easy preparation instructions are on the next page …

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Blueberry Lemon "Overnight Oatmeal" Recipe

maud — Thu, 10 May 2018 14:24:45 +0000

Here is another one of my favorite “overnight oatmeal” recipes that only takes 5 minutes to make in the evening before heading for bed. When you get up in the morning, it’s ready to eat so you’ll have a delicious and nutritious breakfast.

The basic ingredients for overnight oatmeal are:

1/3 cup rolled oats

1 tbsp chia seeds

¼ cup Greek yogurt

¼ cup almond milk (soy, hemp, rice or dairy work, too)

Then add these extra ingredients for this special Blueberry Lemon version:

1 tbsp blueberry jam

½ tsp lemon rind

¼ tsp vanilla extract

¼ cup blueberry

If you want to see exactly how it’s done, then watch Sara Lynn put it all together in a 3-minute video on the Next Page.

Source: Sara Lynn Cauchon

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