Now who loves chia seeds? Hands up if you do. If not, then this summery breakfast recipe is surely going change your minds in an instant.
Way back in May I wrote a post all about the humble chia seed, like a chia seed 101, including information on their health benefits, what they are and how to use them. If you missed it you can catch up here. The appeal of chia seeds is that they are packed full of marvellous nutritional value. Just 2 tablespoons of chia seeds can include a 1/3 of the recommended daily allowance for fibre, a hefty load of omega-3 and fatty acids, plus a heaping supply of calcium, protein and vitamins.
Even though many of us know that they are good for you, there are many that still have no idea about the health benefits or even how to use them. Enter my Strawberry, Mango & Coconut Chia Sundae, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. This baby will leave you satisfyingly full, craving more and loving chia seeds. Well here’s how to make it!
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1/3 chopped mango
- 1/3 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1-2 tsp agave nectar
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut
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Soak the chia seeds in the almond milk for up to 8 hours or preferably over night in the fridge. Once the chia seeds have swollen up in the almond milk, stir in the coconut oil, shredded coconut and agave nectar.
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In a sundae glass layer the chia seed pudding with the mango and strawberries, alternating between each layer. Alternatively serve it all together in a bowl and enjoy.
Not only does this put you on the right track to start your day it also feels a bit indulgent too, especially if layered up like a sundae. The coconut oil adds a lovely creaminess to the chia seed pudding, making it slightly rich and decadent. You can’t go wrong with coconut paired with mango and strawberries, but I’m a bit of a coconut freak anyway so I tend to love it with anything.
There are lots of healthy fats in this sundae from the chia seeds and coconut oil. Fats were once feared in the healthy living world, but they have tremendous nutritional value if consumed from the correct sources. Healthy fats, such as omega-3’s have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, hypertension, stroke, joint pain and rheumatoid problems. Additionally, they also keep us fuller for longer which will help curb any mindless snacking.
If you’re not yet convinced of the nutritional power of these power house seeds, then give them a go. I know that you won’t regret it. Enjoy!
Have you ever eaten chia seeds before? What is your favourite way to use them?
This looks delicious!! What a great way to start off a day 🙂
Helen X
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I love Chia Seeds! I’ve used them mainly in a chocolate, avocado pudding recipe I found, really easy and delicious.
ooo this looks like a yummy sunny day treat! Lush!
This looks so good for the summer, yum!
Sounds delicious. I love healthy raw food. Will get myself some chia seeds – I have some in a raw protein mix for smoothies but not tried them on their own yet.
I eat chia seeds every day with my porridge. I love them. They make my porridge so thick and stodgy, which is exactly how I like them. I can’t stand watery or liquidy porridge.
This recipe looks so lovely and summery!
This sounds delicious and it’s really healthy too!! I need to get some chia seeds. Last time I went to the health food store I bought flax seeds and forgot to get chia seeds!
That sounds delicious! I might have to try it this weekend! (and no ingredient substitutes to fit my restrictions! i love it!)
This looks heavenly, I have all this fruit in my fridge right now so Im going to try it! Thank you so much 🙂
This looks SO good. I love chia seeds and pretty much all of the ingredients so I’ll definitely be trying this out.
Jemma you made a scrumptious looking sundae with some of my favourite summer fruits.
Yum I love chia!
Wow!! That looks delicious!! Thanks for sharing!
Yum! Thank you for sharing this because I just got into chia seeds not too long ago and made a delish chocolate pudding with it with NO sugar and it tasted so indulgent! I am definitely gonna try this for the times I want something fruity!! <3
I’ve never heard of Chai seeds. Where can they typically be purchased.
Katreena
Next time we meet mrs you need to bring me this lol. So want to incorporate the chia seeds in my diet somehow
I love chia seeds, I go through loads of them. Love them in oats, smoothies or chia pudding.
I like to put them in my granola! 🙂 This look yummy!
YUUUM! Strawberry is gorgeous and I love chia seeds!!!
Yum!!!
Sounds absolutely delicious! And the pictures look so good too!
Looks delicious! Bonus that it’s healthy too!
Another one for my recipe pin board. You make getting healthy seem easy with these yumy and healthy recipes!
Great recipe, I love all of these ingredients. 🙂
I like chia seeds- I either add a tbs to porridge, or to overnight muesli so they have time to soak up the liquid.
my favorite fruits put together! maybe i’ll try to throw in some pineapple too
Yummy this looks great, so colourful and I bet the texture is great too. I have to admit I don’t really use chia seeds, I used to have them in porridge, which was yummy and have tried a chia pudding but I don’t really go crazy for them in the way I do other nuts and seeds. It is fun the way they swell up though!
that looks so yummy! I’ll have to try it!
This looks really tasty I’ll need to try it 🙂
yum! This looks great! I always put chia seeds in my smoothies!
I’ve never had chia seeds, but they look delicious!! 🙂
I haven’t tried Chia seeds so I wonder if I’d like this. I like all the fruits in it.
This looks pretty good. I have to say, I’m nervous about the chia seeds. I’ve heard that they are really good for you, though.
This looks so good! I’ve never tried Chia Seeds before!
This looks so delicious and healthy! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve never used chia seeds. They sort of scare me!
Looks amazing! Definitely trying this- just pinned!
xo, Hima
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This looks divine! I will be trying this for suure. Thank you (: