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Seeds of the Salvia hispanica flower, or chia seeds, do wonders for health, offering a ton of benefits from fiber to antioxidants. While they by no means should substitute the fruits and vegetables that one should eat on a daily basis, these seeds are great, especially when you have little time on your hands and need a quick substitute to get your fibers and minerals in for the day. Here are some of my delicious recipes I experimented with recently. Enjoy!
Hibiscus chia seed tea
Slightly sweet and tart, this beverage is a perfect summer drink to help you beat the heat!
Ingredients:
- 1 hibiscus tea bag
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup ice
Directions:
- Steep hibiscus tea in 3 cups of hot water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bag before adding sugar. Mix well to help sugar dissolve evenly.
- Add 1 cup ice and let dissolve until there is no more ice left.
- Add chia seeds and mix well.
- Leave it in the fridge to cool for 15 minutes and enjoy!
Chia seed milk pudding
An excellent alternative to overnight oats, this milk pudding is filling and make a great choice for breakfast on the go!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- (optional) ⅓ cup diced pineapples
- (optional) ⅓ cup granola
Directions:
- In a mason jar or lidded container, mix milk, chia seeds and sugar well. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Shake mixture and refrigerate overnight.
- Add diced pineapple before sprinkling some lightly crushed cashews. Serve immediately.
Chia seed mango yogurt pudding
A slightly more upgraded version of the previous recipe, this pudding is perfect for mango lovers. Feel free to substitute with your favorite fruit or fruits!
Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup mango yogurt
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- (optional) ½ cup diced mangos
- (optional) ⅓ cup crushed cashews
Directions:
- In a mason jar or lidded container, mix milk, mango yogurt, chia seeds and sugar well. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Shake mixture before adding diced mangos. Refrigerate overnight.
- Garnish with leftover diced mango and garnish with crushed cashews. Serve immediately.
Voila! There you have three recipes that can be made in just a matter of minutes. Chia seeds can be found virtually in any American grocery store and can even be ordered through Amazon! Feel free to try it out!
