With a subtle taste, chia seeds are the perfect way to add a daily dash of goodness to favourite everyday dishes – without compromising on flavour. Simply sprinkle onto granola for breakfast, blend in a refreshing coconut smoothie or add to some courgetti for an easy mid-week meal.
Chia Bia is encouraging everyone to try the tiny seeds each day for two weeks and see if you can feel the difference. Share recipe creations using the #chiabiachallenge and join the Chia Bia community @chiabiaseed for more inspiration.
The Chia Bia seed range includes whole and milled varieties, plus two chia berry mixes – cranberry or blueberry. The range is available from Holland and Barratt, Ocado, Amazon, Selfridges and independent health stores nationwide with RRPs ranging from £5.49 to £9.99.
The health benefits:
- Chia is the highest-known plant-based source of omega-3 in the world which works to maintain a happy heart and strengthen the brain
- High in fibre, the tiny seeds aid digestion and help to balance blood sugar levels and reduce cholesterol
- Chia helps to reduce inflammation and improves circulation
- High in zinc which is known to benefit the immune system and nervous system
- Chia is a complete (plant) protein – making it a perfect source for vegans and vegetarians
Try this easy Chia Bia breakfast recipe to kick start your day…
Berry Chia Seed Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients
2 cups coconut milk
2 cups plain Greek Yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup whole Chia Bia seeds
1 cup granola
½ cup fresh blueberries
½ cup fresh raspberries
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the milk, half of the Greek yogurt, vanilla extract and the honey
- Stir in half of the chia seeds
- Blend well with a spoon and let this mixture sit in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
- When the mixture has become thicker with a gelatinous consistency, divide it evenly between 4 tumbler-sized glasses
- Put ¼ cup of granola into each glass on top of the mixture followed by the fresh fruit
- Spoon the remaining Greek yogurt evenly between the glasses, placing the yogurt on top of the blueberries and raspberries
- Add some blueberries and raspberries to each glass, and sprinkle the remaining chia seeds on top