chia seeds

Quick and simple to make. One batch = 8 breakfasts.  Easy to grab from the refrigerator.  You can just as easily take it with you to eat later.  A super delicious nutritional powerhouse.   What could be better for breakfast than Peach Cobbler Overnight Oatmeal? Chia seeds are relatively new in our pantry.  I was surprised to learn they are in the mint family as the seed of Salvia hispanica,  found in Mexico and Guatemala.  They were a staple of Mayan and Aztec diets, so they’ve been eaten for a long time! The tiny black and white seeds can expand to hold about 10 times their weight in liquid.  They also contain all nine essential amino acids, which are the muscle-building protein building blocks our bodies need but we get them only through our food.   Chia seeds provide antioxidants, ... [Read More]