Melissa Paris Fitness

Chia and flax seeds both nutrient dense superfoods, both of which are small mildly flavored seeds that could be easily tossed in a variety of meals and snacks. They contain a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, so why have one when you can have both? Here are a few examples where you can incorporate both seeds into your meal. My go-to meal is the overnight oats, it takes minutes to prepare overnight and minutes to cook in the morning! It's such a great start for those early mornings, I need the most energy I can get! Toss a few fruits and nuts and you're good to go. Enjoy!

Chia Flax Crackers
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 Minutes
Servings: 8 Servings, 3 Crackers Per

Ingredients
½ cups Fresh Bob’s Red Mill Golden Organic Flaxseed Meal
¼ cups Navitas Naturals Organic Chia Seeds
¼ cups Fresh Bob’s Red Mill Golden Organic Flax Seeds
1 cup Filtered Water
¼  tsp. Organic Garlic Powder
2 Tbsp.  Coconut Secret Raw Coconut Aminos
1/8 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt

Directions
1. In bowl, combine ingredients. Let stand for 10 minutes to thicken.

2. Evenly spread mix on parchment line baking sheet.

3. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes, remove from oven and cut into 24 even squares.

4. Return to oven for 15 minutes, then flip crackers over and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.

SOURCE: HEALTHY LIVING
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Banana Bread
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients:
½ cup chia gel * (sub recipe HERE)
½ cup maple syrup
2 eggs
2-3 ripe bananas *
1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour *
½ cup ground flaxseed *
¾ tsp. aluminum-free baking soda
½ cup chopped walnuts *
* = good source of fiber

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In food processor or blender, cream chia gel and maple syrup until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Add bananas.

2. In large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add banana mixture and walnuts. Pour into loaf pan greased with coconut oil. Bake for 40 minutes.

SOURCE: Popsugar Fitness
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Soaked Blueberry Chia Flax Oatmeal

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Servings: 2 servings

Directions

Step 1: soaking the oatmeal
1 1/2 cups filtered water
pinch sea salt
1 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds

Step 2: cooking the oatmeal in the morning
½ cup blueberries
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
½ cup milk or coconut milk
1 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or to taste

1.The night before you want to serve the oatmeal, place water, sea salt, oats, and chia seeds in a bowl and mix well.
2.Cover the bowl and leave it on the kitchen counter overnight.
3.In the morning, add oat mixture to a saucepan. Add the milk and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the blueberries, flax meal and cinnamon. Stir frequently and continue to simmer another 2 minutes, or until oatmeal is cooked to desired consistency. Add maple syrup to taste.

SOURCE: Oryana

How do you use flax and chia seeds in your diet?