Self control and dessert are typically words you don’t see used together. Unless, “no” is in front of self control, then maybe. I am able to resist the tastiest looking treats since I know most of them are loaded with sugar, fat, and most likely numerous chemicals to get the best “taste.” Simply put, I like knowing exactly what’s in my food and do best when I make it myself.
Navitas Naturals kindly agreed to send me their Chia Seeds and Cacao Goji Superfood Power Snacks to review, and I’m enjoying them both! I’ll be posting a review along with a giveaway the nice people at Navitas Naturals agreed to, so please be on the lookout for my review!
As a new dad and stay-at-home parent, I don’t always have time to cook something when Avery is demanding my attention. I’m not one to settle for convenience food, so most of the time, I resort to the microwave to steam veggies and cook egg whites. Add some cayenne, black pepper, and mustard, and this is my meal most days. Luckily, I tend to enjoy all vegetables in their plain state, but it would be nice to have something packed with flavor too.
Thankfully, I was able to come up with a quick and healthy chia treat that’s perfectly fine to have “no” self control!
All you need to make this easy dessert that could double as a healthy, energy-packed breakfast is a ripe banana, milk of choice, Navitas Naturals Chia Seeds, vanilla protein powder, and vanilla extract.
Protein Banana Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas (I like them very spotty!)
- ½ cup milk of choice (I used unsweetened almond milk)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use a stevia sweetened whey protein)
- 2 tablespoons Navitas Naturals Chia Seeds
- Splash of pure vanilla extract (You can use vanilla vodka if you don’t have extract….or just like alcohol)
- Optional: preferred sweetener like honey or agave to taste
Directions:
- Using a food processor or blender (I used my Vitamix), add all ingredients except the chia seeds and blend until smooth. Add your optional sweetener too if desired.
- Toss in the chia seeds and pulse just enough to thoroughly mix them in.
- Pour into an airtight container and let chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
If you must, go ahead a take an early sample, I did, and it was great. Just know that the chia seeds need time to gel, so they will still be crunchy. This is a fun recipe to make with kids to amaze them at how the tiny chia seeds make liquid turn into gel.
When it’s warmer, make a quick, refreshing drink by adding a spoonful of chia to water with a splash of apple or orange juice and wait 5 to 10 minutes to have a fun, gooey drink! Hey, and it’s packed with omega-3’s, fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and so much more!
I told Avery about all of the benefits and she even wanted to try some for herself.
Sadly, I had to tell her she must wait a little longer. Poor baby.
Have you ever used chia seeds?
If so, what’s your favorite way to use them?