Chia seeds have an ancient history and were an important part of the Aztec and Mayan diet back in the day as they prized them for their ability to provide sustainable energy ⚡️ 💜
Chia seeds are amongst the healthiest foods on the planet and are loaded with nutrients that are beneficial for your body and brain 💡
Chia seeds have very few calories, are packed with antioxidants, very low in carbs, are high in quality protein and high in nutrients essential for bone health 💪
Chia seeds can easily be incorporated into your diet as they can be eaten raw, do not need grinding, can be added to puddings, sprinkled on your cereal etc. the options are endless - but here's a quick recipe for you below to get started 💛
Milly's Morning Munch ☀️
Serves: 4
➡️ 1 cup of old fashioned oats 🌾
➡️ 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
➡️ 1 cup of almond milk
➡️ 1 cup plain Greek yoghurt
➡️ 2 peeled apples - organic is better 🍏
➡️ 1 cup of goji berries - blueberries, strawberries or any kind of berries 🍓
➡️ 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
➡️ 4 tablespoons of slivered almonds 🌰
➡️ 1 teaspoon of lemon juice 🍋
1⃣ Combine oats, chia seeds and almond milk - mix
2⃣ In a separate bowl grate apples, add lemon juice and maple syrup - mix well
3⃣ Add apple mix and Greek yoghurt to the oat mixture. Mix together and refrigerate overnight
4⃣ Remove from fridge and serve. Top with goji berries (or berries of your choice) and slivered almonds.
This makes 4 serves - so you can eat it over the next 4 days or share it. Enjoy 💚
