RECIPESJANUARY 23, 2011

chia breakfast bowl

What is the best morning meal that is healthy, quick, and will keep you full until lunch? This breakfast bowl is the perfect antidote to your oatmeal rut. Rich in fiber, essential omega-3 fatty acids, and anti-oxidants, its no surprise that chia seeds are being touted as the newest super food. Hemp seeds add an extra boost of protein to start your day off right.

Keep all of these ingredients on hand in your pantry, and this balanced breakfast comes together in under 5 minutes.

Chia Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
1 tablespoon goji berries
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
1/2 banana
1-2 teaspoons raw honey or agave nectar (optional)
coconut or almond milk (optional)

Procedure:

Place chia seeds, hemp seeds, and goji berries in a small bowl. Add water, stir. Let sit for 5 minutes until water is absorbed. Add pumpkin seeds, banana, optional sweetener, and splash of milk if desired. Enjoy!