This is a sponsored post.
One of my biggest hobbies is researching the health benefits of whole foods and relaying to you the bits of information I uncover. Food that heals and empowers is mostly what I show you here, even if I have been known to eat a Chipotle burrito or twelve in real life. I wholeheartedly believe in my “eat well, eat often” mantra, and enjoy fueling my day with easy and digestible food. I find smoothies can cover so many nutritional bases, while being completely delicious and requiring only seconds to make.
BRING IT IN FOR A HEALTH WARRIOR CHIA HUDDLE
A while back, I showed you Coconut Chia Seed Pudding, followed by Steel Cut Oatmeal with Peaches, Yogurt, and Chia Seeds. I’ve been hooked on chia ever since. I’m stuck on chia brand cause chia’s stuck on me. Woop! Chia seeds have become a go-to food I add to pretty much everything, which is why I was thrilled when I was contacted by Health Warrior, a health-centric company that sells chia seeds and chia bars.
WHAT I MAKE WITH CHIA SEEDS. . .
Health Warrior sent me their white chia seeds to try, which I promptly made into a smoothie. A chocolate peanut butter chia seed smoothie.
I like my smoothies to be…well…smooth, so I was worried the chia seeds would add undesirable texture. They did no such thing! They blended like a dream, making my chia seed smoothie creamy, rich, satisfying, and delicious.
I now add chia seeds to every single smoothie I make, and many of my salads. I also use chia seeds in my pancakes and chocolate truffles. When my sweet tooth kicks in, I whip up a big batch of chia seed pudding (which I keep naturally sweetened with maple syrup), so that I have a week’s worth of tasty breakfast, snack, and/or dessert. Everything I’ve made using chia seeds takes seconds, as they are a low-maintenance add in for a nice nutrition boost.
Stay tuned for a salad recipe with chia seeds, comin’ atcha tomorrow!
SEEDS WITH BENEFITS
Why do we love chia seeds? They are one of the most nutrient-dense foods on earth. One bag of Health Warrior chia seeds is equivalent to (get this!) the omega 3s in 10 pounds of salmon, the protein in 3 pounds of tofu, the fiber of 4 pounds of oatmeal, and the magnesium equivalent to 15 pounds of brocoli. ALL of that in one 16-ounce bag of chia seeds!
Make yourself a chocolate peanut butter chia seed smoothie, and come back tomorrow for a tasty salad recipe with chia seeds!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon unsalted unsweetened peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds such as Health Warrior white chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- Dash cinnamon
Instructions
- Put it all in a blender and blend until completely smooth.
Notes
Nutrition
I love to put chia seeds in my green smoothies! And in raw linseed crackers…
Love this idea! Thanks for the recipe!
is there a good substitute for the banana??
Try an avocado. Sounds weird but it makes it super creamy like a milkshake. You will probably want to add extra maple syrup though because the banana adds sweetness
I follow Health Warrior on Facebook as well…..
I love Chia seeds and I add them to my smoothies all the time. I also love making chia seed puddings. I can’t wait to try this recipe out!
I follow then on Twitter. @denisedoeslife
I an following of Facebook.
This smoothie sounds yummy.
Following Health Warrior on Twitter as well.
Like Health Warrior on FB.
Chia seeds are excellent in porridge and smoothies; haven’t tried pancakes or other baked goods, but certainly love to experiment. I wonder if these bars would hold up in overseas travel to my deployed husband? They’d be a great go-to energy boost during long flights!
Funny you mention eating them on flights – I brought them with me on my trip to Denver and snacked on them while I was meandering around the airport 🙂 I would assume they would hold up in a package to your husband…lucky man!
I follow Health Warrior on Twitter!
I like Health Warrior on Facebook!
I love chia seeds!
I’ve gotta get on board with chia seeds, this smoothie looks like the perfect decadent/stillhealthy treat!
Yum Yum chia! I’m excited to put chia into my smoothie tomorrow morning with chocolate protein powder, banana, and some PB! I also love throwing a tablespoon or two of chia into my granola. Great post!