Post by Loupy on Dec 7, 2013 22:35:15 GMT -7
FOOD BABE’S CHIA SEED FRUIT SALAD
Author: Food Babe @ foodbabe.com/
Chia seeds grow 10 times their weight in size when combined with liquid, helping the body stay hydrated and full. The word “chia” comes from the Aztec word that means “oily” — the oils found in this small little round seed is the secret to its health benefits. Having the most content of omega 3 fatty acids of any plant food, they fight inflammation in the body, reducing the chance for heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and depression.
I hope that’s reason enough to add chia seeds to your repertoire….but if it isn’t, just try this recipe and you will get a chance to feel their magic!
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
⅓ cup chia seeds
2 cups nut milk of your choice
4 cups of diced fruit of your choice (for this recipe I used pears and strawberries)
¼ cup currants or raisins or goji berries
zest of one orange
juice of one orange
1 tbsp vanilla
¼ tsp cinnamon
½ cup shredded coconut
mint leaves for decoration
Instructions
Add 1 cup diced fruit and a sprinkle of currents to 4 different bowls
Combine nut milk, chia seeds, orange juice, zest, vanilla and cinnamon in a small pitcher and stir
Pour ½ cup mixture on top of fruit in bowls
Top fruit bowls with shredded coconut
Refrigerate fruit bowls for at least 30 mins (or chill overnight)
Top each bowl with a mint leaf before serving
Chia Seed Tips: Remember to store chia seeds in an airtight container.
Author: Food Babe @ foodbabe.com/
Chia seeds grow 10 times their weight in size when combined with liquid, helping the body stay hydrated and full. The word “chia” comes from the Aztec word that means “oily” — the oils found in this small little round seed is the secret to its health benefits. Having the most content of omega 3 fatty acids of any plant food, they fight inflammation in the body, reducing the chance for heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and depression.
I hope that’s reason enough to add chia seeds to your repertoire….but if it isn’t, just try this recipe and you will get a chance to feel their magic!
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
⅓ cup chia seeds
2 cups nut milk of your choice
4 cups of diced fruit of your choice (for this recipe I used pears and strawberries)
¼ cup currants or raisins or goji berries
zest of one orange
juice of one orange
1 tbsp vanilla
¼ tsp cinnamon
½ cup shredded coconut
mint leaves for decoration
Instructions
Add 1 cup diced fruit and a sprinkle of currents to 4 different bowls
Combine nut milk, chia seeds, orange juice, zest, vanilla and cinnamon in a small pitcher and stir
Pour ½ cup mixture on top of fruit in bowls
Top fruit bowls with shredded coconut
Refrigerate fruit bowls for at least 30 mins (or chill overnight)
Top each bowl with a mint leaf before serving
Chia Seed Tips: Remember to store chia seeds in an airtight container.
