7. Chia Seed Breakfast Bowl
Chia seeds are tiny powerful seeds bursting with seemingly impossible amounts of omega-3s, antioxidants, and fiber. Plus, they make for a delicious breakfast bowl.
This simple recipe calls for chia seeds, any variety of milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Very yummy and very filling!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1.5 – 2 cups milk of your choice soy, almond, coconut, hemp, etc.
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 kiwi
- 1 banana
- 1 mango
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl, whisk well to prevent clumping. Or blend all ingredients together using a high-speed blender.
- Note: For a thicker pudding, decrease amount of milk used.
- Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve with toppings of your choice! Mangos, bananas, berries, kiwi, almonds, walnuts, cinnamon, maple syrup, pineapple, etc.
8. Blackberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl
Want to get your greens in this morning but not a huge fan of the earthy taste? This delicious smoothie bowl from Hello Glow, in which the bitter taste of spinach is masked by the delicious berry and coconut flavors, is a perfect way to do so.
Sprinkle with pumpkin and chia seeds for an extra boost!
Ingredients
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 ripe banana
- ¼ cup coconut flakes, unsweetened
- 1 cup coconut milk or yogurt
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon raw pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- Add spinach, banana and milk or yogurt in the blender and process until creamy.
- Add blackberries (setting aside a few for garnish) and pulse two or three times to incorporate.
- Distribute the smoothie evenly in the serving bowls. Garnish with fresh blackberries, top with chia and pumpkin seeds and sprinkle with coconut flakes. Serve right away.