Did you know that chia seeds are an incredibly healthy, versatile and kid-friendly superfood? Because chia seeds are so tiny, they’re easy to sprinkle on cereal or mix into oatmeal and yogurt. The seeds are gluten-free, and have more calcium than a glass of milk, more Omega-3s (ALA) than Salmon, and more antioxidants than blueberries. They’re the perfect addition to any after-school snack or to help make your kids’ lunch a little healthier. Here’s a little more information:
Salba Chia Gram for Gram provides . . .
- 325% more fiber than oatmeal
- 800% more Omega-3 (ALA) than salmon (EPA/DHA)
- 30% more antioxidants than blueberries (based on ORAC values)
- 1500% more magnesium than broccoli
- 200% more potassium than bananas
Instructions
- 1 cup oats
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- Combine ingredients together until well mixed.
- Add any additional add-ins.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Shape into bites.
Other things you can add in: M&Ms, Dried blueberries or cranberries, coconut flakes, Flax seed, wheat germs and chocolate chips.
Healthy Kids Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup creamy all-natural peanut or almond butter
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons honey or Agave Nectar
- 2 cups packaged low-gat Granola
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 2 each eggs – lightly beaten
- 4 tablespoons Salba
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal (a natural-foods Brand – i.e. Barbara’s)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325. Grease a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan. In a small pan over low heat, melt the peanut butter and honey. Let mixture cool. In a large bowl mix the granola, oats, Salba, dried fruits and seeds. Stir in peanut butter mixture, making sure that everything is coated. Mix in eggs slowly. Gently stir in the rice cereal and press the mixture into prepared pan to form an even layer. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned on edges. Cool in the pan and cut into squares
