An awesome little thing I recently discovered is the chia seed. When you think of chia, you probably think of those weird clay animals with sprouted chia seeds covering their bodies. If you hear chia and don't immediately sing the jingle..ch-ch-ch-chia...then you must have lived under a rock your whole life. So sad! Well, chia seeds actually have another purpose. They are super healthy for you to EAT! They are a plant-based source of protein, a rich source of calcium, are the richest plant-source of Omega-3, and so much more. It can absorb more than 12 times its weight in water, so it helps you feel fuller longer. It works to help balance blood sugar too! Both the gelling action(add them to a glass of water and it turns into a gel as it absorbs the water) and combination of soluble and insoluble fiber slow down the conversion of starches to sugar. It's seriously amazing! I could go on and on. So...what does that mean to us picky eaters? Cause who cares how good it is if it's gross, right? Good news! It's yummy! It actually doesn't really have a taste, which is a super score for the picky people! You can put it in or on pretty much anything! I add it in whenever I can. The only bad part is they get stuck in your teeth, so keep the floss handy! Here's what they look like:
Today for breakfast I added them to my bagel and tried something new..almond butter! Lets break it down:
1. I use 100% whole wheat bagel thins. They are yummy and only 110 calories!
2. I normally use a natural peanut butter, but have heard that almond butter is so much better for you. They are both good sources of protein and have about the same calorie count, but almond butter has less saturated fat, more iron, more vitamin E, and twice as much fiber as peanut butter. Peanut butter isn't bad for you, but if I can find something a little better, why not?!
3. Obviously, toast the bagel and spread with almond butter. If you actually needed this step, you have worse problems than healthy eating.
4. Chia time! I sprinkled 1/2 a teaspoon over the almond butter. You can use as much as you'd like!
5. Some people might like bananas with almond(or peanut) butter, but I say eww. I like bananas though and it's always a good idea to add some fruit in for breakfast!
So, what's the verdict on the almond butter?! Delicious! It tasted just slightly different than peanut butter, but pretty much the same. I couldn't taste the chia seeds and had only a few in my teeth. Yay! So..what are you waiting for?! Go get some chia and start sprinkling that crap on EVERYTHING!
Bon Appetit!
Missy Picky Pants
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