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
Love chia seeds! They go in every smoothie I make too, and I’ve been known to sneak them in other random foods I make. Just a note-they do have more omega 3s than salmon, but our bodies can only convert and use a small amount of them, so fish is still a better source of omega 3s. They’re still a nutrition powerhouse in other ways, though!
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Just started using chia, so I’d like to try this!
I like Health Warrior on fb
I would love to try these – they look super yummy and good for me!
Yum!!!
The smoothie sounds so good. For sure trying that recipe.
I’ve been wanting to try incorporating chia seeds into my dishes and your recipe can break the ice for me! I’ve never had them before!
Love them in smoothies. Thanks for the recipe. Need to try them in baking 🙂
This looks delicious! I can never say no to anything chocolate/peanut butter. I love to make Chia Fresca for my post workout hydration, especially in the summer). A glass of water, 1-2 T. of chia seeds and some type of fresh fruit juice (lemon, lime, sour cherry). So refreshing!
Liked/followed/commented on Twitter and Facebook as well. 🙂
I follow Health Warrior on Twitter.
I like Health Warrior on Facebook.
I’ve just recently added Chia Seeds to my diet and use them in my morning oats and in quick breads. I have yet to try Health Warrior Bars, they sound awesome! I’m currently training for the longest run of my life and use bars similar to these to supplement my diet. Thanks for the chance to win some!
I am now following Heath Warrior on Twitter.
Now a fan of Health Warrior on Facebook. Had to pin the Pumpkin Chia butter before I left. That sounds yummy too. 🙂