Chiatini Chia & Acai Martini

Martini: Acai & Chia Citrus Burst

Ok, so alcohol is never healthy but it’s often made worse with carbonated, chemical filled sodas or sugary juices and mixers. This martini does use alcohol but it’s balanced with the goodness of acai and chia.

 
Ingredients:

Double shot (3.0floz/89ml) Citrus or Mandarin Vodka

Double shot (3.0floz/89ml) Acai smoothie/juice

1 tsp Chia Seeds.

Ice

Directions:

Chill the martini glass with ice and water. Fill the martini shaker (or you can use 2 beer glasses and put one inside the other-top to top) Pour the acai juice and vodka into the shaker and shake vigorously for about 20-30 seconds. Empty the ice/water mix from the glass and fill with the martini (drain off of the ice). Garnish with the chia seeds and any other tropical fruit. Sip, relax and enjoy!


Always drink responsibly and in moderation

 Source http://www.angelvdevil.com/

Blueberry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam

Magical Blueberry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam


Yield: ~ 1 cup

Ingredients:
3 cups fresh blueberries
3-4 tbsp pure maple syrup, to taste (or other liquid sweetener)
2 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract



1. In a medium-sized non-stick pot, bring the blueberries and 3 tbsp of maple syrup to a low boil. Stir frequently, and reduce heat to low-medium to simmer for about 5 minutes. Lightly mash the blueberries with a potato masher or fork, leaving some for texture.

2. Stir in the chia seeds until thoroughly combined and cook the mixture down until it thickens to your desired consistency, or about 15 minutes. Stir frequently so it doesn’t stick to the pot.

3. Once the jam is thick, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Add more maple syrup to taste if desired. Enjoy on toast, English muffins, oatmeal, vegan overnight oats, oat bars, tarts, cookies, banana soft serve, smoothies, and more. The jam should keep for at least a week in an air-tight container in the fridge.

PUDÍN DE CHOCOCHÍA

PUDÍN DE CHOCOCHÍA


2/3 taza de chocolate oscuro 70% Cacao, rallado
1/4 taza de crema de cacahuate o almendra
2cditas de miel de agave
1/4 taza de chía
1 taza de leche de coco
Plátano

-Derretir el chocolate con la crema elegida, en una ollita, mezclando constantemente.
-Agregar la leche de coco y miel de agave, mezclar bien.
-En un contenedor, agregar la chía y encima la mezcla, revolver todo bien con una cuchara.
-Dejar enfriar y refrigerar toda la noche.
-Servir con plátano y miel encima

Paletas Heladas de Durazno y CHIA

Ingredientes:

3 duraznos, cortados y sin hueso

½ taza de leche de coco (la que viene en lata)

2 cucharadas de chía

A una licuadora se le agregan los duraznos y la leche de coco, se licua hasta que este hecho puré. Se agrega la mezcla a una botella o a un bowl, se agrega la chía y con una cuchara se mezcla bien hasta que este todo bien incorporado (si lo pusieron en una botella, se tapa y se agita).

Se agrega a un molde de paletas y se congela por 3 horas.

Se sacan del congelador y se pone el molde bajo un chorro de agua, con cuidado se sacan las paletas y listo!!

Nota: salen de 4-5 paletas, depende de su molde, si es de 6, simplemente agreguen 1/4 más de leche y si hace falta más miel.

Raspberry Coconut Chia Pudding Pops Recipe

Raspberry Coconut Chia Pudding Pops
Servings: 4 • Size: 1 popsicle • Old Points: 1 pts • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 74 • Fat: 5 g • Carb: 6.8 g • Fiber: 4.6 g • Protein: 1.8 g • Sugar: 0.6 g
Sodium: 27 mgIngredients:
    • 1/2 cup lite coconut milk
    • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
    • 3/4 cup raspberries
    • 2 tbsp chia seeds
    • 1 tbsp sweetened shredded coconut
    • 8 drops Nu-Naturals liquid stevia (or sugar/honey to taste)

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a large container. Mix well and close container; refrigerate 4 hours so the chia expands.  

 
 

El mamey es una fruta procedente de América muy utilizada en México para preparar dulces o helados con un sabor exquisito además se utiliza por sus distintos efectos curativos; contra la anemia y sobre todo ha tenido resultados favorables contra problemas gástricos además de ser una excelente fuente de energía. Este licuado es perfecto para iniciar nuestro día con energía y para ayudar contra problemas gástricos como gastritis.

Receta de Licuado de Mamey con Chía

Por Nayeli, mayo 21, 2013

Este licuado también tiene propiedades antioxidantes ya que contiene chía, un importante antioxidante vegetal que ayuda a prevenir enfermedades cardiovasculares, inflamaciones o virus.

Tiempo de Preparación:10 minutos
Alergenos: lactosa

 

Ingredientes:

• Mamey - 1 pza.
• Leche desnatada o de soya - 1 tza.
• Hielo - 1/2 tza.
• Miel - 1 cda.
• CHIA Mexican Seed - 1 cda.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Instrucciones:

1. Cortar el mamey y retirar la semilla.
2. Colocar la pulpa en un licuadora, añadir los demás ingredientes y procesar.
3. Añadir más leche si la consistencia es muy espesa.

Recomendaciones de la cocina:

• Puedes utilizar el edulcorante de tu preferencia o acorde a tus necesidades o prescindir de él ya que el mamey es una fruta muy dulce.
• Con esta misma preparación puedes preparar agua de mamey, sólo basta sustituir la leche por agua y utiliza de 3 a 4 pzas. de mamey.

Fuente: http://www.cocinasana.eu

Pan con Mantequilla de Maní, frutas y CHIA / Fruity Peanut Butter Chia Breakfast Sandwich

This sandwich has everything you need to feel energized and full for your day of watching college basketball while jotting down donut recipe ideas and snuggling your kitteh after a rough trip to the vet.

Fruity Peanut Butter Chia Breakfast Sandwich
Serves 2 

 Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 4 slices bread or bagel
• 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
• 1/2 banana, sliced
• 2 tablespoons golden raisins
• 2 teaspoons chia seeds

Place the coconut in a skillet over medium heat and cook until the coconut begins to turn golden brown. Stir frequently, as the coconut tends to burn quickly.

In a small bowl, stir together the peanut butter and maple syrup.

If you want, toast your bread or bagel.

Spread the peanut butter + syrup mixture on top of your bread.

Place the strawberries on top of the peanut butter, then add the bananas.

Sprinkle with the golden raisins, chia seeds and toasted coconut.

Enjoy!

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Este sándwich tiene todo lo que necesita para sentirse con energía y completa para su día

Sandwich de crema de cacahuate con fruta.
sirve 2
 

  Ingredientes:

•      1/4 taza de coco rallado sin azúcar
•      3 cucharadas de mantequilla de maní( crema de cacahuate) suave
•      1 cucharada de miel de maple
•      4 rebanadas de pan 
•      1/2 taza de fresas en rodajas
•      1/2 plátano, rebanado
•      2 cucharadas de pasas de oro
•      2 cucharaditas de semillas de chía

Coloque el coco en una sartén a fuego medio y cocine hasta que el coco empiece a dorarse. Revuelve con frecuencia, ya que el coco tiende a quemarse rápidamente.

En un tazón pequeño, mezcle la mantequilla de maní y miel de maple.

Si deseas puedes tostar el pan o bagel.

Extienda la mezcla + jarabe de mantequilla de maní en la parte superior de su pan.

Coloque las fresas en la parte superior de la mantequilla de maní, a continuación, agregue los plátanos.

Espolvorear con las pasas de oro, las semillas de chía y coco tostado.

Provechito!

CHIA Mexican SEED Pudding

Of all the health-food trends out there, chia seeds are the one we'll never get over. Once a staple of the Aztec and Mayan diets, this mighty wonder-seed is renowned for its, well, everything. Chia contains omega-3s, fiber, protein, antioxidants, and calcium. Evidence suggests myriad health benefits, with chia helping maintain stable blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, and healthy weight. Doesn't exactly sound like dessert, huh? How wrong you are, friend.

Chia Seed Pudding is one of the simplest recipes you'll ever make. It's a one-bowl, one-spoon, lazy-girl recipe like no other. When chia contacts water, it releases a gel (flavorless, but filled with all that good-for-you stuff listed above). If left sitting, this will come together in a thick, gooey, custard-esque texture, just begging for a fresh-fruit topping. Use milk and you've got a richer, creamier pudding than any Jell-O you've ever had. Chia will take on the flavor of whatever it's mixed with, so feel free to experiment. All you need is a bag of seeds and a bowl, and you've got yourself an afternoon.

Below you'll find the basic recipe for Chia Seed Pudding. Once you've mastered that in the next five minutes, check out our eight favorite flavor variations below. Grab a spoon, and get ready for your new favorite health food.

 

Basic Recipe:

1 1/2 cups milk (coconut, almond, or plain 2%)
3 tbsp maple or agave syrup or brown sugar
1/3 cup chia seeds

In a bowl or jar, mix sweetener into milk. Add more or less to taste, but remember, the flavor will be more sweet before you add the chia seeds (and you can always add more before serving).

Add chia seeds and stir together well, making sure to work out any clumps. If using a jar, simply put the lid on and shake vigorously until well-combined.

Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.

Variations:

Chocolate: Add two tablespoons rich cocoa powder to milk.
Vanilla: Add one teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to milk.
Raspberry: Muddle 2/3 cup raspberries in the bottom of the bowl/jar before adding milk.
Coconut: Whisk in 1/4 cup shredded coconut before chilling.
Peanut-Butter: Whisk two heaping tablespoons peanut butter into milk (it might help to heat in the microwave for a few seconds).
Pumpkin: Stir 1/2 cup canned, pure pumpkin puree into milk.
Chai: Mix together 1/4 teaspoon each of cardamom, all spice, and cloves with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Add to milk. (Cheaters: Just toss in a tablespoon of Chia Tea mix.)
Banana: Slice a banana into bite-sized chunks. Mush half the banana into the bottom of the bowl/jar, continue recipe as instructed, and finish by mixing in remaining chunks before chilling.

Chia Pizza?

This thin crust chia buckwheat pizza base is full of great flavour, high quality nutrition and has a firm texture resembling that of a regular pizza crust. 

It is perfect for those who love pizza and want a healthy twist to the usual carb-heavy versions made from refined flours, yeast and unnecessary amounts of oil.

Ingredients

• PIZZA BASE
• ¼ cup chia seeds (whole)
• ¾ cup water
• 3 tbsp unrefined whole grain buckwheat flour (gluten free)
• 1 tsp oregano, dried
• 1 tbsp pine nuts, chopped
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, chopped
• 1 tsp sea salt
• TOPPINGS
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 mushrooms, sliced
• 4-5 slices bell pepper, sliced
• small handful fresh basil leaves
• 1-2 tsp oregano, dried
• ½ Spanish onion, sliced
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 oz goats cheddar cheese, grated
• handful arugula leaves (rucola)

Instructions

1. Combine chia seeds, water, buckwheat flour, oregano & salt and mix well until the mixture starts to thicken up.
2. Add chopped pine nuts and pumpkin seed.
3. Spread out the crust mixture on a piece of parchment paper and form the dough in a round shape. Flatten to about 1 cm for a firm thin crust.
4. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes until firm.
5. Remove from oven and add toppings of your choice and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
6. Grate goat’s cheese on top and sprinkle with fresh arugula before serving.

Coconut Cacao Chia Smoothie Recipe

  Want to really impress your family and friends?

Cacao Coconut Chia Smoothie Recipe:

- 1 cup unsweetened, organic coconut milk
¼ cup raw cacao nibs
1 tablespoons chia seeds
1/3 cup (approximately 1 small) frozen banana
Sprinkle of cinnamon
Add cacao nibs and blend on high speed, to a fine powder. Add all remaining ingredients and blend until silky smooth.

No sugar, no sugar substitutes, good fat, protein, minerals…does a body good. Enjoy.

¿Quieres impresionar a tu familia y amigos con un Smoothie fuera de lo normal y sumamente delicioso?

Smoothie de Cocoa, Coco y Chia

- 1 taza la leche vegetal de coco 

- ¼ de cacao 

- 1 cucharada de  chia 

- 1  plátano congelado ( si no esta congelado puedes añadir hielos)

- Canela 

Añade el cacao, la chia la leche de coco y licua a alta velocidad, agrega el plátano congelado o si no esta congelado puedes sustituir por 1 taza de hielo. Mezcla todos los ingredientes y a la hora de srvir agrega la canela.

Recuerda no agregar azúcar. ¡Provechito!  Nos avisan que tal les salió.

¿Como se come la semilla de CHIA?

Las semillas de chia son fáciles de digerir, sus nutrientes son rápidamente asimilados por el organismo. La forma más común de comer chía es mezclando las semillas con agua, zumo o algún alimento líquido, pudiendo absorber muy rápidamente en menos de 10 minutos una gran cantidad de líquido entre 9-12 veces su volumen. 

 

Se formará un gel que puedes agregar a los batidos, mezclar con aliños de ensaladas, postres o simplemente tomarlo a cucharadas. Para hacer la receta del gel mezcla 1/3 de una taza de semillas más 2 tazas de agua y remueve.

 Lo puedes almacenar en la nevera y utilizarlo cuando quieras.

También puedes añadir a ensaladas los brotes tiernos de semillas de chia, son fácilmente digeribles y cargados de vitaminas y minerales. O puedes espolvorear las semillas directamente sobre las ensaladas o añadirlas a los cereales o lácteos, o molerlas para agregar a batidos, sopas, etc.

Uno de los últimos descubrimientos de la industria panadera es el potencial de las semillas de chia como ingrediente en productos de panadería. "Las muestras adicionadas con chia aumentan el contenido de proteínas, lípidos y fibra dietética del producto final", destaca la investigadora Monika Haros del Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (IATA-CSIC).

Para obtener los mayores beneficios para la salud las semillas de chía mejor consumirlas en su forma natural, en lugar de consumirlas en forma de aceite o suplemento. Como las nueces, son bajas en grasas saturadas y no contienen colesterol, pero como todos los frutos secos y semillas son más densos en calorías, por lo que es importante consumirlas con moderación.

Vanilla Bean Chia Pudding with Fresh Mint and Mango.

Ingredients:

 

- 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 mango, chopped
- 2 to 3 ounces of dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons roasted pistachios, chopped
- 1 handful of fresh mint, torn
- a drizzle of honey, if desired

Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, chia seeds, vanilla bean paste and salt until combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge to chill and thicken, for about 2 hours or even overnight.

When you're ready to eat the pudding, spoon it into 4 or 6 glasses or jars of your choice. Cover the top with mango, a sprinkle of dark chocolate, a sprinkle of pistachios and fresh mint. Drizzle with a bit of honey and eat.

Note: if you want your pudding sweeter, you can use a sweetened almond milk or add honey to the actual pudding when mixing it up. When I make the pudding, I portion it into jars and cover with plastic wrap, keeping them in the fridge, I add the toppings each time before eating one.

 [inspired by giada's feel good food]

What's chia?

Chia, or Salvia hispanica L, is a member of the mint family from Mexico and South America. The flowering plant can sprout in a matter of days, but chia's appeal is in the nutritional punch of its tiny seeds.

With more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon, a wealth of antioxidants and minerals, a complete source of protein and more fibre than flax seed, the seeds have been dubbed a "dieter's dream", "the running food", "a miracle", and "the ultimate super food", by advocates and athletes.

What's in 100g of chia?

• Protein: 20.7g
• Fat: 32.8g
• Carbohydrate: 41.8g
• (of which fibre is 41.2g)
• Calcium: 714mg
• Iron: 16.4mg
• Niacin (B3): 613mg
• Thiamine (B1): 0.18mg
• Riboflavin (B2): 0.04mg

Source: Nutritional Science Research Institute

To some the seeds taste utterly bland, but to others there is a slight nutty flavour. It also can seem expensive compared with other seeds and nuts.