This morning I got up, headed off to my typical Wednesday morning BodyPump class and pounded out 30 minutes of light cardio on the elliptical. I was in a bit of a daze throughout my entire workout. By the time I felt like I finally snapped out of it, I was done!
My friend Merri joined my gym yesterday and was there at the same time I was this morning. I found her running on a treadmill when I was about to leave and asked her if she would be interested in accompanying me and Sadie on our morning walk!
She said yes and Sadie may have peed a little when we opened the door to my apartment and she saw Merri. These two became best buddies when Merri stayed with us for a week or so a couple of months ago.
It was great to have a (human) buddy to walk with and I loved the extra time with Merri. We actually have plans to meet up again tonight!
After our walk, it was time for breakfast.
Breakfast
Maybe I live under a rock, but I didn’t realize that chia seeds are, in fact, the same lil’ seeds used to grow chia pets!
Chia Elephant
Chia Seeds
Yup, they’re one in the same. Sometimes the blondness in me really shines through.
Duhhh
This morning was my first time trying chia seeds.
I first became intrigued by chia seeds when I started to see them pop up on blogs (like Brittany’s!). Since I am a texture freak, anything that adds a little crunch to something immediately grabs my attention.
After doing a little more research into the benefits of chia seeds, I found that they’re a great source of omega-3s and since I love healthy fats (hello, peanut butter!), I knew I had to try them.
I incorporated the little seeds into a yogurt bowl along with honey roasted pecan pieces and strawberry puff cereal.
Chia for Mia
Close Up of the Good Stuff
The chia seeds didn’t really add much flavor at all, but they did amp up the texture of this dish.
Check Out the Goods
I love putting a bunch of random ingredients on top of Greek yogurt. It’s fun to play around with different toppings. Like topping fro yo with sprinkles, perhaps?
And now for that work thaaaang…
I just bought chia seeds for the first time a few days ago at a farmer’s market in Sarasota. I happened to click on your link to this post from your favorite Pandora stations post and I am completely blown away! I had no idea they were the same seeds that grow those plants!
Amanda @ Live. Laugh. Learn.
My son, who lives in Orlando, taught me about the benefits of Chia seeds. I use the chopped variety in my morning oatmeal. I have recently given up drinking milk-I’m a lifetime 70 yrs. vegetarian and suddenly drinking milk from cows didn’t seem like the right thing to do. So I put raw whole oats in my bowl, top it with good water, microwave it for 45 sec. then I stir it up, I add nuts, sliced almonds, walnut pieces, pecans or ?, then add the chia seeds, then I put unsweetened applesauce (Trader Joe’s brand is great) and sometimes date pieces. Sometimes a sliced banana seems right too. That’s it; a bowlful of nutrients! When I eat breakfast out I usually have oatmeal. I just love it. I’ve eaten oatmeal coast to coast. My daughter-in-law makes the best baked oatmeal. She’s a great cook.
judy bingham