After blogging for more than seven years, every once in a while I wonder if I could be repeating myself? Have I mentioned this before? Have I said this in the past? Of course, a search in my own site could be helpful, but I prefer to go with the flow, if a thought crosses my mind and seems relevant enough, it becomes printed material. So, if you’ve read before that I was probably the last person to join the Chia Seed Cheerleading Department, here I go with the encore. Truth is, the more I have it, the more I like it. They are gelatinous in nature, a bit slippery even, so if you have issues with some types of texture, they could be challenging for your taste bus. This texture thing bothered me at first, then a little less, and now I find chia seeds playful, fun, happy little beings. In this picture, you can see three variations of chia-yogurt concoctions that I like to have after working out.
CHIA-YOGURT BOWL OF BLISS
Basic mixture:
1/2 cup yogurt (full-fat)
1 heaping tablespoon chia seeds
1/8 cup of coconut milk, almond milk, or cashew milk
Optional additions:
Sweetener (agave, honey, brown sugar, date syrup)
Matcha powder
Mix it all together and leave in the fridge at least one hour, but overnight is best.
When ready to enjoy it, add the toppings of your choice. My favorites are toasted shredded coconut, toasted slivered almonds with a bit of cinnamon, toasted walnuts, blueberries, raspberries, diced apricots. I also love a little sprinkle of cocoa nibs. Every time I make it a little different, every time I tell myself I should make this exact version again “because this one is a winner.” What can I say? I am easily amused.
to print the basic “recipe” click here
Something about this mixture of yogurt with chia seeds is quite satisfying after working out. During the week, I exercise before lunch or dinner, but on Saturdays and Sundays I really look forward to these little chia bowls. I make sure to get my basic mixture ready in the fridge the night before. I once tried using store-bought blended yogurt with fruit, but decided it was too sweet for my taste. Full disclosure: very soon I will experiment with a different type of yogurt, a strike of genius from Sue. Take a look at her post, and be ready to be amazed! I can hardly wait to give it a try, but if you do it let me know in the comments (and of course, let Sue know too!).
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ONE YEAR AGO: Tomato Tatin
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Bewitching Kitchen 
I am totally in love with Chia Seeds, especially on yoghurt, my morning staple. Occasionally I will make a smoothie bowl for breakfast, again topped with a generous sprinkling of Chia seeds.
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Once you get hooked on them, they are so nice to enjoy…. I love them too
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Oh yum! I need this in my life immediately. Chia is faster than I make it out to be in my head. Making it today! I don’t think I’ve mixed them with yogurt before.
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I see lots of uses around, in juices even. I like in yogurt because it thickens it nicely – but I should definitely search for other uses.
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My blog is a mere (nearly) 3 years old and I know I’ve already repeated myself!!! I think we evolve and perfect recipes and ‘update’ rather repeat 😉 that will be my excuse!!!!
I keep trying chia seeds and I’m just not a fan sadly…yours looks great though 😀😀😀
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well, if you don’t like them, let them go! 😉 I usually get upset at myself when I don’t “like” something and keep insisting. But at some point I have to accept, ok, this stuff and me, we don’t get along. I wish we did but…. the best example is seaweed. I eat sushi, but if the seaweed is on the outside, I simply cannot stomach it. Literally. It is not only a taste issue, but texture too. Some people describe it as salty, but to me there is another flavor, much stronger, the iodine component that overpowers it. Still I can have sushi when the seaweed goes inside, protected by a layer of rice 😉
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I know exactly what you mean..I’ve tried chia seeds so many times because I think I should like them, but I really don’t! It’s the consistency 😦
Like you, one person’s seaweed, is another persons slime!!!
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‘xactly! 😉
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😀😀
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o que é bom tem que ser repetido igual ou em outra versão, afinal cada dia somos um novo “human being” . adoro chia! bj
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Gostei dessa, Angela! Cada dia somos um novo human being! Perfeito!
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How funny – I’ve had chia seeds on the brain lately too. Love Sue’s blog and recipes! She is great at thinking outside the box, or the bowl! Love your recipes too 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!
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Huge fan of her blog – she does stuff that is innovative and great. Very inspiring food blogger!
You too, have a great weekend! and thanks for saying hello…
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