Tag: Chia

Overnight Oats w/ Raisins, Chia, and Nuts

This is great photography let me tell you. My breakfast in the seat of my car at 4:35 am, and a quick snap shot when I got 5 minutes to eat in the hallway at work.

So I work early in the morning. Very early at a bakery. I wake up and I normally don’t eat till after my work is done. When I calculated how long I went without food for I was surprised. I went 14.5 to 15 hours before eating. So to remedy this I tried making overnight oats.

Now this was the first time making this and I used what had on hand to make something I could eat in the morning.

I used oats, chia seeds, nuts, raisins, honey, and whole milk. I usually like soy or almond milk. So I used what I had.

I am happy to say it was delicious. I can’t wait to make and try out other variations.

It was quick, and easy. I mean it took me 5 minutes to mix together and put nuts in a baggie. Then it sits in the fridge overnight.That is a great plus. It tastes great and it was quick and easy. On not to mention healthy.

Overnight Oatmeal w/ Raisins, Chia, and Nuts

Ingredients:

  1. 1/2 cup or 4 tbs old fashioned oats
  2. 1/8 cup or 2 tbs of chia seeds
  3. 3/4 cup of milk (use dairy, or my favorite Soy or Almond Milk)
  4. 1/8 cup or 2 tbs of raisins
  5. 1 tsp of honey
  6. 1 tsp vanilla
  7. pinch of salt
    Toppings
  8. 2 tbsp of Nut-rition mix

Directions:

  1. Mix together oats, chia, milk, raisins, honey, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.
  2. Let it sit overnight.
  3. Take with you to work, and add toppings before eating.

Calories/Stats:
Calories 556, Fat 23 g ,Fiber 14.3 g, Carbs 75 g, Sodium 110 mg, Protein 18 g

I am going to try to see if I can get my husband to eat it. If he likes it that is great. It is healthy and full of fiber. Score one for the wife and healthy foods.

This is full of fiber, only has natural sugars, and gluten free. Depending on what you put into it. This can be dairy free, nut free, and fat free.

Try it out, and let me know what you think. Thanks for reading my blog. Go out and eat healthy. =) If you get a chance to try this let me know if you liked it.

Healthy Snack or Dessert…Chocolate Chia Pudding

Looking for a healthy snack or dessert, or if you are me you will eat it for lunch, instead of lunch, cause it is easy and you can just grab it and go. Looking for that chocolate fix. That time when you just want something a little chocolaty, but full of vitamins, fiber and protein. Try this out. Also this is vegetarian, gluten free, and can be vegan if you leave the honey out and replace it with another sweetener.

Chia seeds are amazing…

If you have never had chia seeds before they are an ancient seed, used by the Aztecs and the Mayans. They a jam packed with nutrients, and are simply amazing despite their diminutive size.

“A one-ounce (28 grams) serving of chia seeds contains :

  • Fiber: 11 grams.
  • Protein: 4 grams.
  • Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are omega-3s).
  • Calcium: 18% of the RDI.
  • Manganese: 30% of the RDI.
  • Magnesium: 30% of the RDI.
  • Phosphorus: 27% of the RDI.
  • They also contain a decent amount of zinc, vitamin B3 (niacin), potassium, vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B2.”

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-health-benefits-of-chia-seeds#section1

If you want to read up more about them see the link above. There is a lot to love about these tiny power packed seeds. They are high in fiber, contain omega 3 fatty acids (so if you don’t or won’t eat fish, they are a great alternative source), and plant based protein. I will leave you to read about them if you want. On to the recipe.

Chocolate Chia Pudding
yield: two servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 and 1/2 cup or 6 oz of Almond milk (you can use, soy, coconut, or even dairy if you want)
  • 2 tbs or 1.4 oz of Honey (or to taste, also if vegan, you can use stevia to taste)
  • 2 tsp or 2 cap full of vanilla ( you can use any extract you like, I often change it up, sometimes adding Kirsh just for a cherry flavor, or Calvados)
  • 4 tbs or 2 oz of chia seeds
  • 2 tbs or 0.66 oz of unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder (note: I use a heaping tbs, cause I like chocolate)
  • Pinch of salt to taste
  • Fruit that you like. (e.g. Berries, apples, oranges, etc.)
  • Mini dark chocolate chips for garnish

Recipe:

  1. Mix all the wet ingredients first
  2. Add the dry and stir till all of cocoa powder is incorporated.
  3. Let set for 15 minutes, then stir again.
  4. Cover with lid and let refrigerate for at least 4 hours. This is great to do overnight.
  5. After set, serve with garnish and fruit.

Calories/Stats

Calories 274, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 14.5 g, Carbs 40.3 g, Sodium 141.9 mg,
Protein 6.8 g

I also make a version that is a Chai Chia pudding. Try saying that five times.

You have to add the Chai spices to the mix.

1/2 tsp of cinnamon
1/2 tsp of ground ginger
1/4 tsp of ground cardamom
1/8 tsp of ground cloves

Let me know if you are interested in any of my other versions. Thanks for reading.