This week’s Mix-it-Up MONDAY proudly features Maura Knowles (Mo) of Mac-n-Mo’s for a healthy update on CHIA and a Morselicious Pudding Recipe. The Creator of Mac-n-Mo’s, Mo wears many hats, incl. her chef’s hat. She’s a healthy foods advocate, an actress, a screenwriter, a singer…and the list can go on. Basically she is an inspiration in living life to its fullest, healthy and happily. AND she’s also my partner in fighting (sugar) crime for our NUTSO-SWEET column on Fridays.
Chia seeds are an excellent vegetarian source of omega-3 fatty acids
And a serving of 2 tbsp. contains 6g of fiber, 3 g of protein, no sodium,
No sugar.
It is an ancient SUPERFOOD eaten by the Aztecs. I eat these every day.
One of my favorite ways to get my daily dose is from my chia pudding,
But please beware that there is a lot of fiber and too much chi chi chia
Can leave you feeling fuller than full with what I call a CHIA BELLY.
A little chia goes a long way for nutrition and taste!
I made Mo’s Chi Chi Chia Pudding and served it over fresh berries and Wheatabix. Oh, YUMMMM!!
- Mo’s Chi Chi Chia pudding undressed – it’s great alone (without topping), too!! : )
Mo’s Chi Chi Chia Pudding
- 2 cups milk of choice (I prefer coconut/almond-UNSWEETENED)
- 3-4 tbsp chia seeds
- 2-4 tsp cinnamon (depending on your taste preference)
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1.5 tsp vanilla
Pour all ingredients in a glass jar and screw lid on tightly. Shake it up.
Refrigerate. It will form into a gelatin consistency within 2 hours.
Enjoy as a pudding, topping or mix into your smoothies for
SUPER FOOD & fiber boost.
Mmmorselisicous!
http://mo-themorselist.healthcoach.integrativenutrition.com/
Thanks, Mo, for the great information and the morselicious recipe! I’d top my Chia Pudding with some Mac-n-Mo’s Morsels for an extra morselicious treat!! -Or- served over some mixed berries (pictured above) with some Wheatabix crunch! : )
Please feel free to share your variations.
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Chia GIVE-AWAY!
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- 2 Chia seeds (14 oz)
- 2 Ruth’s Chia Goodness Original Cereal (12 oz)
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i love chia seeds in my yogurt which i have for lunch everyday. it’s locally made grass fed yogurt that is out of this world delicious (sidehill farm in ashfield, MA). i start with some fresh fruit – whatever is in season and lately it’s been local strawberries – my FAV!!!. then, i add tahini, cinnamon, 1 tbsp chia and 1/2 cup granola that i make myself. YUM!!!!
Fresh fruit sounds yummy with CHIA, tahini and cinnamon and granola! Thanks for sharing Amy! You are officially Entered! : )
thanks!!!! btw, i’m a huge fan of macnmo’s too.
My stand-by chia seed recipe is chia seed pudding (chocolate-pb is the best!) but I’ve been looking into other ways to use them, too. Sprinkling them over salads adds a nice crunch!
Chocolate PB chia pudding sounds yummy, Jess! Never thought to sprinkle over salads. : )
i liked both sites.!! i would love to win chia seeds..i have never tryed them before
I’ve never heard of chia until you brought it up on FB! Interesting stuff!
I have heard about how great chia seeds are for you and pets, but have yet to try them. Winning a package would be wonderful, and then I could try them and see if they are as good as people are saying.
It is easy to incorporate chia seeds in your daily diet in smoothies, granola, fruit cups, dressings, soups, or baked goods. I am hooked on chia’s energy boost! Winning chia seeds would be fabulous to use creating more chia muffins!!! It is really so versatile and easy to use . . . love it!!
I’ve been contemplating buy chia seeds for weeks now. Would love to incorporate into my diet.
i love putting it into my smoothies in the morning…even my girls like it!!! thanks for the contest!!!
We put Chia seeds in everything I can think of now… baked goods, salads, stir-frys, etc. We would LOVE to win this giveaway!
I love the crunch of chia seeds! I always add to my smoothies, sprinkle on salads, mix with peanut butter, and use as egg substitute in baking.
I love chia seeds. I put them in my morning smoothies, and I’ve started my mom using them in her oatmeal!! I’m hoping they will give her a boost of energy to fight her fatigue. Miracle seeds!
Reema, You have WON a package! Congrats!! Please email me at nutrisavvy@att.net : )
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I have never tried chia seed…. but love chia tea, so I am sure I would chai seeds too.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/This-and-That-my-love-of-cooking-and-photography/376357575720341. Liked both facebook pages.
I love chia seeds and like them on my greek yogurt!
Oh how fun! I just read a recipe for a smoothie with Chia seeds, and really want to try that. I have never had them before, but look forward to trying them very soon! Hugs, Terra
I follow you on Facebook!
I follow Ruth’s Hemp Foods on Facebook!
hey love chia it has no taste and lots of benefits….=) I use them to bake…..and in other stuff..To win it would be nice….
I have also liked the two pages required=) already
I havent tried Chia before. Looks good with the fresh fruit!
I love chia! I actually just had my first Chia Goodness this morning and it was yummy! I’d love to win. I follow you on FB and Twitter.
I havent tried chia yet and the fruit makes it look yumm!
Heather Haney of cookncents on facebook
I like Chia seeds in my new favorite breakfast – overnight oats.
I follow you on Facebook.
I follow you on Twitter.
I follow Ruth’s on Twitter.
Chia seeds are great to thicken up overnight oats for a perfect morning breakfast
I bought a whole bunch of chia seeds and I have used them in my overnight oats. I recently saw that you can use them in your water with fruit! That is what I am going to be trying next, but I must say making homemade pudding and putting these in there also sound wonderful!
Love my chia seeds in my yogurt everyday, along with organic fruit like strawberrires and blueberries. Plus we put Chia seeds in our protein shake smoothies. Just love them.
I’ve heard so much about chia seeds and how healthy they are. Can’t wait to try this recipe – it’s so simple and quick
Glad you stopped by my facebook page – can’t wait to check back in:)
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I’ve recently begun exploring the amazing world that is Chia Seeds! Tried eating them for breakfast this morning with almond milk and dried fruit. I would love to try it in other ways. So far smoothies, yogurt and this way have totally blown my mind. Thanks for entering me! – Hannah
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I like you on facebook! I would love to have some chia seeds to play with …
I like Ruth’s Hemp Foods on facebook too …
I honestly don’t even really know that uch about chia seeds! I just kind of throw them on salads or in homemade bars that I make and such… but I don’t know any sorts of recipes with them so I love this pudding recipe! I am going to try it as soon as I can run out and get some more almond milk
I’d love to win the Chia because I love adding it to my yogurt!
I’d love to win because I love adding CHia to my yogurt!!
I love adding Chia seeds to my ‘fridge oatmeal!
I’d like to win some because we’ve never tried them! I Like you on FB, and now LIke Ruth’s Foods too, and am following both of you on Twitter – @BetterLunches
Congrats Rhonda, Reema, Brianna and Ann! You’ve each won a package of Chia! And a little goes a long way!! Please contact me @nutrisavvy@att.net with your address so I can send you your package. : )
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