I tried this the other day and really liked it. It is definitely a different texture of cereal, but good. I got this Raw recipe book by Ani Phyo. One thing she says before this recipe is this: Chia is an Aztec superfood that builds strength and energy. Hydrated chia seeds absorb more than twelve times their weight in water, keeping us hydrated all day long. Chia gel gives this cereal its thick texture. A supersource of energy, this cereal travels great on camping trips and long treks.
COOL! So here ya go:
Super Chia Cereal
4 Servings (I usually just get a bowl for myself and put an 1/8 cup of everything and 3/4 cup mylk.)
1/2 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped dehydrated apples
3 cups of your favorite mylk (any nut milk)
Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir well. Wait for 5 to 10 minutes for the dry ingredients to become hydrated and the cereal to thicken. Top with fresh fruit before serving and enjoy! (I just get it all in the bowl and let it hydrate while I'm getting the kids breakfast ready or doing hair or something, and then it's ready for me. NICE!)
You could do any nuts, seeds or fresh or dried fruit you have on hand. Also adding cinnamon is good. Another option she suggests is chia in mylk with pecans, cranberries, and dried shredded coconut - I need to try this one, mmmmm!
Sounds good, although I don't know what Chia is...Cha Cha Cha Chia Pets? I think I need to give pumpkin seeds a try, I've never liked them, but tastes change, right? Thanks for the recipe!
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