If you love a healthy chocolate breakfast, also try our coconut triple chocolate oatmeal or chocolate almond flour protein muffins. Drink it from a glass or turn it into a smoothie bowl with your favorite toppings. The fiber from the chia seeds will keep you feeling full for longer. It’s super easy to make for a quick healthy breakfast the kids will love, too! While black chia seeds are more widely available, you can sometimes find white ones, too. When soaked, chia seeds have a unique ability to ‘gel’. This is due to the soluble fiber content which makes them filling, satisfying, and good for our gut.
Water – this will be the liquid for the smoothie, and for soaking the chia seeds. Chia seeds – these little nutritional powerhouses are filled with protein, and omega 3 fatty acids, and are naturally high in fiber. Toasted almonds* – for protein and fat, and a wonderful nutty taste. You can also use almond butter. Cocoa powder – adds that creamy chocolatey flavor we all love. Dates – to sweeten things up. Frozen banana – adds sweetness and bulk to the smoothie.
*Tip: Toast the almonds in a 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 6-8 minutes, or until they are golden and fragrant.
Add a handful of spinach to the blender, you won’t taste it but you’ll get all the green benefits! Add a ½ avocado for more creaminess and healthy fat. Add berries for a wonderful chocolate berry flavor, and a dose of anti-oxidants. Add in any nutritional boosters that you love like like hemp seeds, protein powder, spirulina, or herbs. Use coconut water in place of water for some added electrolytes. Use regular or dairy-free milk in place of water for more creaminess.
If you’re feeling like something more substantial, turn it into a chia seed smoothie bowl! Top it with granola, hemp seeds, toasted nuts, shredded coconut, cacao nibs, or fresh fruit for a delicious healthy meal that will keep you fuelled all morning long. It’s a great switch-up from our green smoothie bowl! If you let the smoothie sit a while, it will turn into sweet chia seed pudding and you can add your favorite toppings for more of a dessert feel. You can see our chia matcha pudding recipe for more inspiration.
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