Chia Seed Breakfast (Recipe)

Start your day off right with this easy breakfast. Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. gowithstock/Shutterstock

Serves 1

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 2 tablespoons whole chia seeds 2 tablespoons old fashioned oats 1/2 banana, sliced 1/2 cup fresh blueberries or frozen, thawed

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix together non-dairy milk, chia seeds, and oats. Let mixture sit for 10 minutes. (For an on-the-run breakfast, make the night before and store in the refrigerator)

Stir in blueberries and banana. Add additional non-dairy milk if desired to adjust consistency.

Per serving:

Calories 293 Protein 10 g Carbohydrates 46 g Sugars 19 g Total Fat 9.7 g Saturated Fat 1.1 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 67 mg Fiber 12.1 g Beta-Carotene 39 ug Vitamin C 7 mg Calcium 166 mg Iron 5.1 mg Folate 39 ug Magnesium 117 mg Potassium 479 mg Zinc 1.2 mg Selenium 17.6 ug