Contain iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc.A significant concentration of fiber combined with their ability to absorb 10 times their weight in water also makes chia seeds excellent for maintaining regularity and also contributing to satiety.1 tablespoon of chia seeds contains 5 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein, 2282 mg of Omega 3 and 752 mg of Omega 6 fatty acids (This makes them a really great source of both fiber and Omegas).Chia seeds come from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family.So are chia seeds really the next promised super food? I’ve been curious to know exactly why they are claimed to be so good for us and so I did a lot of reading about them and this is what I found out. In the book, the super-athletic Tarahumara Indians in Mexico consumed chia seeds while on their desert runs and were provided with surges of energy during and after. In the running and endurance athletics community they have definitely become a hot commodity since their introduction in the book ‘Born to Run’ by Christopher McDougall. Chia SeedsĬhia seeds have gotten quite the hype the last few years. If you are wanting to use them for hiking, running, biking, or other endurance activities – I would put a few in a small portable container in the fridge for a quick grab-n-go. You can refrigerate these and they will stay good for at least a week. Or if you want to skip this step, you can just roll the mixture into balls. Flatten on parchment paper and then cut into ‘bites’. If you are going to use different add-ins, separate the mixture into different bowls. Mix your basic ingredients in a bowl: Oats, honey, peanut butter, vanilla, and chia seeds. We added these beautiful chocolate covered sunflower seeds for kid appeal – what do you think? Also, if your kids are allergic to peanuts, or your school is nut-free, you can substitute sunbutter! How to Make Energy Bites When you can make healthy food taste good, it is a win/win for you and your kids. And the most important factor here is that they taste sooo good. So what is in an energy bite that makes them so amazing? The combination of oats, nut butter, and chia seeds create a mixture that is a powerhouse of nutrients. Energy Bites are a no-bake healthy snack that take just a few minutes to make and are filled with protein, fiber and healthy fats to keep your kids fueled until their next meal.

Healthy energy bits