Glow Aloe-ver Smoothie

Glow Aloe-ver Smoothie
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 2
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • [q:1/2] cup oat milk
  • 2oz aloe vera
  • [q:1/2] a banana
  • 1 cup green apple
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • [q:1/4] cucumber
  • 1 cup ice
  • [q:1/2] cup kiwi
Directions
  • Add 1 tbsp chia seeds, [q:1/2] cup oat milk and 2oz aloe vera to a glass and let soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Blend the banana, apple, spinach, cucumber, ice and kiwi with the chia, aloe, and oat milk mixture in a blender.
  • Garnish with a slice of kiwi.

Berry Chia Energy Gel

Berry Chia Energy Gel
Raw, Anti-inflammatory Performance Improver
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 1 small beet, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp raw agave nectar
  • [q:1/4] tsp ground turmeric
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
Directions
  1. In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients, except the chia seeds; process until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the chia seeds. Cover the bowl with a plate or lid and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. When ready to use, divide the gel into small ziplock plastic bags or reusable gel containers.
  3. This gel will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, but it is best when consumed fresh.
Nutrition Info
76 Calories, 2 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 14 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Total sugars (4 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 2 g Total fat (0 g sat), 163 mg Sodium, [nut:1] Phosphorus

Tropical Acai Bowl

Tropical Acai Bowl
Number of Servings
Serves 2
Ingredients
  • Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Flake Cereal
  • [q:1/2] cored pineapple
  • 1 cup frozen Acai puree
  • 1 cup frozen banana
  • [q:1/2] cup spinach
  • [q:1/2] frozen mango
  • [q:1/2] cup frozen mixed berries
  • 1 tbs chia seeds
  • [q:1/2] cup almond milk
  • Pitaya
  • Fresh mango
  • Coconut flakes
Directions
  1. Cut pineapple in half
  2. Remove core
  3. Blend acai, banana, spinach, mango, mixed berries, chia seeds and almond milk in blender until smooth
  4. Pour smoothie into pineapple
  5. Top with fresh mango, pitaya, coconut and Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Flake Cereal
Nutrition Info
520 Calories, 9 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 113 g Carbohydrates, 63 g Total sugars (1 g Added sugars), 18 g Fiber, 9 g Total fat (3 g sat), 156 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, [nut:4] Vitamin K, Folate, [nut:3] Iron, [nut:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin E, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, [nut:1] Vitamin A, Zinc

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Prep Time
5 minutes prep time, plus at least 2 to 3 hours chill time (or overnight)
Ingredients

Overnight Oats

Topping

  • 1 small-to-medium apple, chopped (a sweet variety is preferable)
  • [q:1/4] to [q:1/2] teaspoon Simply Organic Cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Directions
  1. Into a jar, add almond milk, oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, allspice, cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Stir or whisk to combine the ingredients and evenly distribute chia seeds throughout the mixture. Seal the jar and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until thick, or overnight.
  2. In a small storage jar, combine chopped apple and cinnamon. Add as much cinnamon as needed to lightly coat apples. The cinnamon will prevent the apples from browning.
  3. Add walnuts and stir to combine. Tightly close the jar.
  4. Refrigerate apple and walnut mixture overnight.
  5. To serve, top oats with apple and walnut mixture. Enjoy chilled.

Baked Apple Stuffed Crumble

Baked Apple Stuffed Crumble
Prep Time
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes cook time
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Line a large baking dish with tinfoil. Pour in [q:1/2] cup water.
  3. Wash apples and cut off the apple tops to about [q:1/4] way down (you want a large enough opening for the crumble to fit). Remove as much of the core and seeds as possible without cutting through to the bottom.
  4. Set apples on tinfoil, and bake for 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the crumble by placing the rest of the ingredients in a blender. Blend to a crumbled consistency (scraping down sides as needed).
  6. Transfer crumble to a bowl and set aside.
  7. Once the apples are done, remove from oven, add [q:1/4] cup more water to the bottom of pan. Then, stuff each apple with the crumble.
  8. Bake for another 15 to 18 minutes. Serve warm.

Chocolate Chia Seed Raspberry Pudding

Chocolate Chia Seed Raspberry Pudding
Prep Time
10 minutes prep time + 4 hours chill time
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 2 cups gluten-free dairy-free chocolate-flavored milk beverage (almond, coconut, rice, or soy)
  • [q:1/3] cup chia seeds
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • [q:1/2] tsp vanilla extract
  • [q:1/2] cup fresh raspberries
Directions
  1. In a small bowl, stir together chocolate milk, chia seeds, honey, and vanilla extract.
  2. Cover bowl and place in fridge for a minimum of 4 hours.
  3. Top each serving with [q:1/8] cup of fresh raspberries. Serve.
Nutrition Info
153 Calories, 3 g Protein, 23 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 6 g Total fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono, 3 g poly), 83 mg Sodium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin E, [nutrition:2] Calcium, Manganese, Phosphorus

Vanilla Chia Pudding

Vanilla Chia Pudding
Number of Servings
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 6 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 cups almond milk
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • [q:1/2] tsp cinnamon
Directions
  1. Blend the almond milk, vanilla, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
  2. Pour liquid mixture over the chia seeds and stir till seeds are evenly mixed in. Stir again five minutes later, and five minutes after that. Let sit for an hour at least, or simply let it sit in the fridge overnight. Serve, topped with fresh fruit of choice.
  3. Pudding will keep in the fridge for up to four days.

Chia Berry-Banana Smoothie

Chia Berry-Banana Smoothie
Prep Time
15 minutes
Number of Servings
2 large servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups unsweetened soymilk (or milk of choice)
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (or mixed berries)
  • 1 cup frozen peeled banana chunks
  • 1 Tbsp honey or agave nectar
Directions
  1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  2. Serve immediately in tall glasses.
Nutrition Info
299 Calories, 9 g Protein, 52 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Fiber, 8 g Total fat, 89 g Sodium. [nutrition:2] Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, and Calcium.

Lemon Chia Seed Muffins

Lemon Chia Seed Muffins
Ingredients
  • [q:3/4] cup whole-wheat flour
  • [q:1/4] cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • [q:1/2] tsp baking soda
  • [q:1/4] tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp chia seeds
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • [q:1 1/2] tsp (1 packet) Lemon Natural Calm
  • Juice of [q:1/2] lemon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
  • [q:1/4] cup + 2 Tbsp almond milk
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease a mini-muffin tin with baking spray or coconut oil.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chia seeds, lemon zest and Lemon Natural Calm.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining wet ingredients.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir together until fully incorporated.
  6. Fill the muffin tins [q:3/4] full with the batter. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven; let cool for 3 to 5 minutes in the tin, then remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Blueberry-Chia Seed Jam

Blueberry-Chia Seed Jam
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
Makes about [q:1 1/2] cups (serves 4)
Ingredients
  • [q:1 1/2] Tbsp chia seeds
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • [q:1 3/4] cups blueberries
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract, optional
Directions
  1. Combine chia seeds and water in a small bowl. Set aside and let soak for 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, mash blueberries in a small pan with a potato masher or large spoon. Add lemon juice and honey and simmer mixture over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove pan from heat. Whisk in vanilla extract, if using, and chia seeds until mixture is well combined.
  4. Transfer jam to an airtight container. Store in the fridge and enjoy within one week.
Nutrition Info
Made with vanilla extract: 38 Calories, 1 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 8 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Total sugars (3 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 1 g Total fat (0 g sat), 1 mg Sodium, [nut:1] Vitamin C
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