I’ve posted a photo of a matcha chia drink on my Instagram a few days ago and got so many lovely comments. This inspired me to share recipes of three my favorite flavored chia drinks. Cacao and hazelnut for chocolate lovers, creamy matcha with light bitterness for gourmets and the thick purple blueberry smoothie which everyone loves.
Chia seeds are so versatile – you can play with a new flavor every day – fruits, berries, nut milk, and spices. Chia is a good source of omega-3, dietary fiber, and protein. Chia and nut milk is an amazing combination, delicious and nutritious – perfect for breakfast, snack time or a quick lunch.
Cacao hazelnut milk
1 serve
Ingredients
- 1 cup of hazelnut milk room temperature
- 2 tsp chia seeds, soaked overnight with 80 ml hazelnut milk
- 1 tsp raw cacao powder
- 1-2 tsp agave syrup
- Few drops of vanilla essence
Mix well milk, vanilla, syrup and cacao powder, using a blender or a whisk. Then combine the drink with soaked chia seeds, shake well and serve.
Matcha coconut milk
1 serve
Ingredients
- 1 cup of coconut milk (warm or room temperature)
- 2 tsp chia seeds, soaked overnight with 80 ml coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp matcha powder
- 1-2 tsp agave syrup
- Few drops of vanilla essence
Mix well milk, vanilla, agave syrup and matcha powder, using a blender or a original Japanese bamboo whisk (chasen). Then strain drink and combine with soaked chia seeds, shake well and serve.
Blueberry chia smoothie
1 serve
Ingredients
- 1 cup of hazelnut milk room temperature
- 2 tsp chia seeds, soaked overnight with 80 ml hazelnut milk
- A handful of fresh (or frozen) blueberries
- Sweetener if needed, 1-2 tsp agave syrup
- Few drops of vanilla essence
Mix well all ingredients except chia seeds in the blender until smooth. Then combine the mix with soaked chia seeds, shake well and serve.
Enjoy!
