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Chia Seed Porridge – Breakfast in minutes!

February 27, 2012 By Jittery Cook 12 Comments

You’ve tried having a Chia pet. Now try Chia Porridge. No kidding.

This recipe makes 2 portions and can be kept in the refrigerator to be consumed the following day. I can personally vouch for feeling satiated and full of energy all morning. It makes a light, but satisfying breakfast. Keep it in mind for hiking or camping forays as these foods do well without refrigeration for a while.

Healthy Breakfast

Chia Porridge Ingredients

  • 1 c water, hot or cold
  • 1/4 c hemp seeds
  • 3 T chia seeds
  • 1 T ground flaxseeds
  • 1 c fresh fruit, cut up–blueberry blackberry, strawberry, banana
  • 1/4 c mixed nuts; raw cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts or hazelnuts
  • 1 T dried fruit–pitted cherries, mulberries
  • a pinch of sea salt
  • a pinch of cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 t vanilla (optional)
  • 2 t maple syrup or coconut sugar crystals (optional)

making hemp milk

To make hemp milk, blend the water and the hemp seeds in a blender or a magic bullet for about 20 seconds.

milk substitute

Pour the hemp milk into a small mixing bowl.

Add the chia seeds, wait 2 minutes, mix, wait 2 more minutes then mix again.

healthy breakfast

Add all other ingredients, tasting for sweetness to see if maple syrup is needed. I find it sweet enough with the fresh and dried fruit.

Chia Porridge Print Ready Recipe

Final Notes:

  • Thanks to my brother Eric for giving me this recipe, demonstrating how easy it is to make and for being a nutritional watchdog. He manages to eat healthy and always considers what’s best for the environment.
  • Recipe tasted and looked best after resting for 30 minutes. The chia seeds continue to expand and make the texture more like traditional porridge.
  • Check out Honest to Goodness, Simply Raw and Living Earth Beauty for a few more takes on Chia Seed Porridge.
  • You can replace hemp milk with almond or regular milk.
  • Other dried fruits to try include dates, figs, apricots or the very tasty, nutritious goji berries.
  • Read the latest about the nutritional benefits of Chia Seeds.
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Comments

  1. dorothy salomon says

    February 27, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Looks interesting and is worth a try from the usual boring breakfast.
    Dorothy

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      February 27, 2012 at 1:36 pm

      Let me know how it goes. Bet you’ll feel great.

      Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    February 27, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    Way better photo! I’m expanding your JC network, sending all my tennis buddies your link. The blog-overse, and beyond! Bisous jo

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      February 27, 2012 at 5:26 pm

      Oh joy!!! Love having a growing blog. Thanks for the confidence.

      Reply
  3. margaret says

    February 27, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    For more information about chia seeds, and some recipe ideas, check out my website: http://www.chiativity.org

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      February 27, 2012 at 8:23 pm

      Thank you Margaret. Looking forward to more good healthy recipes.

      Reply
  4. mjustine says

    March 9, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    looking forward to adopting this new breakfast idea!

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      March 9, 2012 at 8:08 pm

      I’m still loving it! Gotta stock up on hemp seeds. My sister told me to try sesame milk- maybe a tablespoon of sesame to 1 cup of water. Supposedly very calcium rich. Who knew?

      Reply
  5. sweetopiagirl says

    March 15, 2012 at 8:47 am

    Reblogged this on Inspiredweightloss.

    Reply
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