Cheers to Chia!

Cheers to the chia seed! This tiny seed certainly earns its status as a superfood, loaded with antioxidants, calcium, fiber, and Omega-3 fatty acids that rival the content in salmon. Chia seeds also provide 4.4 grams of protein per serving, and they’re naturally gluten free. It’s no wonder there’s an entire day (March 23^rd) reserved to revere the mighty chia.

 

There are endless ways to eat chia seeds, including in protein shakes, smoothies, pudding, pancakes, oatmeal, yogurt, and salads. Two of our favorite recipes are Coconut Chia Protein Pancakes and Chocolate Chia Pudding. Give them a try and get in on the good-for-you chia seed trend.

 

Coconut Chia Protein Pancakes

 

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons almond or coconut milk
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour
• 3 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon coconut flakes

 

Directions

1. Add egg and milk to your Whiskware™ Batter Mixer and shake to whisk.
2. Add all other ingredients and shake until well combined.
3. Heat griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with coconut oil. Pour batter to form pancakes. Once pancakes start to bubble on top, flip and cook an additional 1–2 minutes.

 

See this recipe on our recipes page here.

 

Chocolate Chia Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/8 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

 

Directions

1. Mix coconut milk and cocoa powder together in your Whiskware™ Egg Mixer. Add all remaining ingredients and whisk until smooth.
2. Pour mixture into two small glass jars or serving containers—or into two 1-cup Whiskware™ Snacking Containers so that you can eat it on the go. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let gel. Stir a few times within the first hour to help the pudding gel evenly.

See this recipe on our recipes page here.