This morning started out on a sweet note with a creamy bowl of overnight oats.
After dinner yesterday I threw Coach’s Oats, chia seeds, strawberry banana Greek yogurt, milk and a heaping spoonful of strawberry preserves into a bowl and let it soak overnight.
(I highly recommend adding fruit preserves to overnight oats! It added the perfect punch of sweetness.)
This morning, I stirred everything up and added a bit more milk and a sliced banana to the oats.
I ate the oats out of a new bowl I got from my family for Christmas. I love the fun design and the depth. Perfect for stirring extra ingredients into overnight oats without worrying about overflow.
Whenever I hear back from readers who have unsuccessfully attempted overnight oats, the complaint is almost always that they were too liquidy. For me, the key to thick overnight oats is the inclusion of chia seeds.
So how about a chance to win some chia seeds of your own?
As you may know, I am a FitFluential ambassador and when the company put out a call for ambassadors who were big fans of chia seeds a few weeks ago, I immediately responded saying I looove the nutritious little seeds.
I’ve been eating chia seeds since the beginning of the year when I first tried them and haven’t looked back.
They’re great in cinnamon chia seed granola…
On top of pancakes, bagels, English muffins topped with peanut butter…
Incorporated into smoothies or even in chocolate chia seed pudding…
A couple of weeks ago, I was sent a handful of chia seeds from The Chia Co, an Australian company that specializes in sustainable farming and the development of chia seeds and chia products.
The company boasts that their chia seeds are:
- Gluten Free
- Halal certified
- Kosher certified
- Excellent source of Omega 3
- High Source of Protein
- Rich in Antioxidants
- Excellent source of dietary fiber
- Endorsed by the Coeliac Society Inc (Australia)
- Endorsed by the National Heart Foundation (Australia)
- Grown naturally / GMO Free
And now you can win chia seeds of your own from The Chia Co! (Note: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by The Chia Co or Fitfluential and is simply coming from me and the samples they sent to me that I’ve chosen to pass along.)
Two winners will receive two bags of the chia seeds and a chia tank top!
To enter this giveaway, simply comment below telling me why you want to try chia seeds for the first time or tell me about your favorite way to enjoy chia seeds if you’re already a fan.
I will randomly select two winners tomorrow morning.
Good luck!
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I have never tried them, but I’ve been wanting to!! I would definitely add them to my protein shakes & my oatmeal.
My favorite way is definitely in overnight oats. I can’t ever find them though so I rarely get them. My grocery stores don’t carry the stuff and GNC charges way to much. 😛
Chia seed pudding is my favorite – on top of a banana in the morning!
I have never tried chia seeds before and would love to try them in my Overnight Oats!!
I tried chia seeds for the first time just over a month ago and love them! I’ve started to replace my flax meal in hot cereals, granola and muffins with chia seeds. I love the nutritional punch!
LOVE CHIA SEEDS! We use them in just about anything breakfast related, especially smoothies! And it’s the perfect add-in when I make “ice cream” since I don’t use actual cream it helps thicken it up. 🙂
I keep hearing about the benefits of chia seeds and would love to try them. I have been putting flax seeds in my smoothies and oatmeal and would like to try something a little different.
I LOVE CHIA SEEDS
My favorite use for chia seeds is in oat ran and smoothies for the voluminous factor! The trick
I would LOVE to win the Chia seeds because I’ve never tried them before, but I have always been intrigued by them after reading about them on several blogs. I would definitely put them on top of toast with almond butter! Oh and in smoothies!
I love them in smoothies, over night oats, or with greek yogurt!
Julie, I have been wondering about these mysterious chia seeds ever since I first read about them on your blog (which I love btw). I would love to try them, they sound like a healthy and versatile treat! You are so kind to share your samples 🙂 Thamk you for the daily food/workout/fashion/and life in general guidance. I love coming to your blog for inspiration and motivation. You rock!
I use flax seeds now for my oatmeal. Would love to try the chia seeds instead!
i’ve seen chia seeds mentioned on several of the blogs that i follow…i’d love to try them!
I would love to win Chia seeds. I have read so much about them on your blog, and I would love to try them out in recipes!!
I love chia seeds in my oatmeal, but want to try them in a smoothie soon. I even got my husband on board this week, now he eats them too!
I’ve never tried them and am too frugal to buy them, but I’ve always wanted to. I’d use them in my oatmeal or on peanut butter and banana sandwiches!
Chia seeds are incredible. If you blend up some blueberries and add them in and then put in some chia seeds and over night them, blamo you have some super delicious low sugar (no refined sugars) and high delicious blueberry jam!!! It is really delicious, and if you are cleansing it is the perfect sweet treat.
I love chia seeds in my hot oatmeal. it really does add volume and creaminess! I need to try them in overnight oats with yogurt sometime too!
Submitted to soon! The trick is to let the seeds sit in the liquid for just a bit before cooking/blending/eating. Really fills your tummy up and provides your body with great nutrition that’s hard to get from anything else!
I’ve never tried Chia seeds, but I would love to win the the giveaway to incorporate them into some of the recipes you’ve featured on your blog. I’ve read about the overnight oats for a while now and have been itching to try a batch, I think the seeds would be great in them!
First I had to get past the whole Chia pet connection, but once I tried them I thought they were great. I like them in overnight oats and in smoothies to give a little texture. Can’t wait to try them in more things – plus a little goes a long way so the cost isn’t too bad considering that a bag will last a while.
I totally want to try this. I’ve seen them all over the place and want to try it in oatmeal and on toast!
I love chia seeds! I use them in smoothies and on top of your banana bread protein pancakes…yum
i would LOVE to try chia seeds! for one, my overnight oats ALWAYS turn out liquidy! its so frustrating..so adding chia i think would do the trick. ive seen them in the store and have always been slightly intimidated…but after reading about them so much on here + other blogs..i think im willing to make the leap and try em!
I haven’t tried chia seeds yet, but after hearing so many wonderful things about them on blogs and they are mentioned in the book Born to Run, I’ve been very curious!
I can’t eat fish, so I’d love to find a new way to get some omega 3s!
I love chia seeds in cereal. I like the way they turn a little gummy by the end of the bowl, but still have a nice crunch.
I’ve seen them on quite a few blogs this year. I did a wikipedia search and it looks like they could be a good alternative to the boring (and not so tasty) Fiber One cereal I’ve got to eat to keep things in proper order 🙂
I have been hearing such great things about Chia seeds so I am dying to try them! All of your recipes sound amazing, I need some Chia seeds in my life! 😉
I love these things! They even make chia eggs so they’re great when you don’t have any eggs around!
LOVE chia seeds. I honestly put it on/in everything. We also sell DrinkChia which I love.
I LOVE Chia seeds. I will admit, I was nervous to try them the first time but now I am hooked. I love them in oatmeal and as a crunch in greek yogurt. Happy New Year!
I would love to try chia seeds! I haven’t been able to buy them before, but I’d love to add them on top of pancakes with peanut butter. Thanks for sharing your samples!
I’ve never tried chia seeds before and would love the added crunch and omega 3s! Plus, I can attempt overnight oats.
I’ve always wanted to try them b/c I eat overnight oatmeal every morning! I’m also always looking to add omega 3 the natural way too!
I’m addicted to chia seeds! And my family thinks i’m nuts because of it. They think i’m going to start sprouting little green leaves out of my body like a chia pet. Hasn’t happened yet! 🙂 I love them in my overnight oats, and chia seed pudding is delicious!
I love Chia seeds, they are cool how they grow in water,, my fav thing to have them in is a smoothie
I would love to try them- I haven’t been able to bring myself to spend money on a product that I might dislike.
I put chia seeds in my oatmeal every morning, and could use a new bag as mine is about to run out!
I would love to try chia seeds!
I want to try Chia Seeds because since I cut out dairy from my diet I feel like I haven’t been getting enough protein, chia seeds would be perfect to fill in the gaps!
I have always wanted to try them but I’m a little scared! It would be a great way to start off the new year by adding something new to my diet.
I love them in my morning oatmeal!!
I actually just saw an episode of doctor oz a few days ago and chia seeds were one of the hot topics of the day. Something I didn’t know that he showed on the show was that chia seeds expand to several times their size when in your stomach, leaving you feeling full. After watching that and knowing you use them in several of your delicious breakfasts, I was on a mission to find them. But unfortunately, the two stores I went to didn’t sell them 🙁 Anyway, I’m definitely going to get my hands on some and try them!
I love chia seeds!! I add them to overnight oats and make chocolate chia seed pudding!! I also add them when I am baking muffins and cookies!
I love using chia seeds in place of eggs in baking
I have been wanting to try Chia seeds for quite a while now after seeing them on yours and a couple other blogs. I live in a small town where I cannot find them, plus I didn’t know a ton about them. If I don’t win the giveaway I’ll have to try and order this brand online!
I’ve been wanting to try them since I’ve been seeing them pop up everywhere, but I’m not willing to spend the money on something I’m unsure of liking!
I love chia seeds!! I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis a couple months ago and my doc and nutritionist suggested a GF lifestyle and told me chia would help my digestion and pain. I LOVE them. Oats, smoothies, pancakes, the possibilities are endless! I’ve even gotten my family to give them a whirl! Now they’re team chia too 🙂