Chia seeds are easily my favorite superfood! According to the USDA, a one ounce (28 grams) serving of chia seeds contains 9 grams of omega-3 fatty acids, 11 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein. The seeds also have 18% of the recommended daily intake of calcium, 27% phosphorus and 30% manganese. Yikes! If that didn’t convince you, this article will.
Because these little seeds are so good for you, I almost always add them to my smoothies. You’ll honestly have no idea they’re in there. Below is my favorite smoothie to make. It’s great for breakfast, a post-workout boost or even a healthy alternative to dessert:
Makes two servings
What You’ll Need
- A blender (obvi!)
- 1/2 cup of ice
- 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup of frozen raspberries
- 1 banana
- 2 tbs of chia seeds
- 1/2 cup of plain fat-free yogurt
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein (I used soy)
- 1 tbs of honey (optional)
- 1 cup of milk ( I used regular soy)
Make it vegan by using agave instead of honey and soy yogurt. The one from Stonyfield is my favorite.
What are your favorite superfoods? Let us know in the comments below!
