Chia/Hemp!

lpina2mi

I use chia seeds all the time!

I include a tablespoon of chia seeds in a green smoothie every morning. My favorite smoothie is spinach, almond milk, banana, natural peanut butter, and chia seeds. Sometimes I'll change up my breakfast and have steel cut oats with a tablespoon of chia seeds sprinkled on top and some sliced up banana. Chia seeds are also great sprinkled on top of any salad. I'm not a huge baker, but I know that there are many healthy recipes for baked goods and other desserts that include chia seeds. You should look up some recipes online if you're interested. They are totally tasteless and so fantastic for your health. When I put them in my breakfast smoothie, I am full all morning.

Hope this helped!



Katie

Katie, Thanks so much, this totally helps! I just got a blender and have been excited about trying some new smoothie recipes. That's awesome that they are tasteless and wont throw off my new breakfasts

1 more question....whats the difference between steel cut oats and regular oats? We are talking about oatmeal right?

I think that steel cut (or Irish) oats are less processed than regular or rolled oats. I like the taste and texture better. Steel cut oats are a little more dense and taste "toastier" to me somehow. I think it's a matter of preference! My only gripe about steel cut oats is that they take much longer to cook - 10-20 minutes on the stove, as opposed to a few minutes in the microwave for rolled oats.

Thanks again. Do you just make them ahead of time?

You definitely could. I usually eat oatmeal on the weekends (or snow days like today!) when I have more time to make breakfast. During the week, when I'm pressed for time, I'll usually make a smoothie. But you could absolutely make a whole batch of oats on the weekend and refrigerate them for busy mornings!

Soak you oats (and chia seeds-optional) OVERNIGHT in the water you will be cooking them. Cooking them in the morning can then be done on a lower heat setting and for a shorter period of time.