Blueberry Hemp Seed Green Smoothie, an easy way to get kids todrink their greens!
I let my almost 4 year old take the lead when concocting this smoothie and I think he did pretty well! If given the opportunity he would make smoothies everyday. I admit, sometimes it’s a hassle and I hate cleaning out the blender, but I can’t say “no” to getting him to drink multiple servings of fruits and vegetables before noon!
This smoothie is so super heathy and loaded with antioxidants, which will boost their little germ fighting immune systems! It also contains fiber and healthy fats that will fuel them up for the day!
Not too sure if your kid will dig hemp seeds?
Use a different source of healthy fat such as coconut oil, avocado or walnuts. You can even throw in some chia seeds, which are practically tasteless!
Raspberry Chia Seed Parfaits, festive and fruitful!
These parfaits would make a wonderful holiday breakfast…or healthy dessert!
I forget how much I love chia seed pudding, it’s so incredibly easy to make and good for you! I love how one food provides fiber, protein, healthy fat, vitamins and minerals all in one shot! Plus, the variations are endless! You can add cacao to make a chocolate treat or top with fruit of your choice such as berries, kiwi or bananas. You can even try adding granola for extra crunch!
I took my “go-to” chia seed pudding recipe and added cloves and cinnamon for the holidays, which is highly recommended! The combination of the spice and milk reminded me of a chai latte!
Raspberry Chia Seed Parfaits, festive and fruitful! These parfaits would make a wonderful holiday breakfast...or healthy dessert!
Author: BeginWithinNutrition
Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 4
Ingredients
For the Chia Seed Pudding:
6 tablespoons chia seeds
2 cups of milk (I used almond milk)
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
For the Raspberry Puree:
2 cups frozen raspberries
½ cup water
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Toppings:
apples & pomegranate seeds
Instructions
To make Chia Seed Pudding:
In a bowl mix all ingredients together and whisk. Let sit for 5 minutes and whisk again to prevent clumping. Cover and place in refrigerator until a pudding consistency is formed, around 2 hours.
To make Raspberry Puree:
Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse until well blended.
To make parfaits:
Evenly divide raspberry puree into 4 small parfait glasses. Add chia seed pudding then top with fruit. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I received this product for free to review. However, all opinions expressed are 100% my own!
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Now, on to the oatmeal!
Steel cut oats, almond milk, cacao powder, cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt all dumped into the crock pot and turned on low. Simple enough, right? This would make an excellent Christmas morning breakfast! I know in our house we will be up before the sun and running non-stop all day! Having breakfast made the night before is the perfect solution!
