Chia Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 & 1/2 cup milk of choice (soy, rice, almond, hemp etc)
1/8 cup chia seeds
1 cup frozen fruit
Agave nectar or honey for sweetener ( I don't use it, but those who like it sweet can use it)

Mix 1/2 cup milk and chia seeds together. Stir well and let it sit for 20 minutes till it has thickened. This is a great use for leftover cereals like oatmeal or quinoa.

Pour chia mixture into blender, followed by frozen fruit and 1 cup of milk.

Blend blend blend and voila.

Hope you enjoy this quick breakfast.

The Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookies

Here's a super easy recipe that I tried out in my test kitchen today. It is gluten free, dairy free, egg free and vegan. Sorry to those with nut allergies. You could try using a nut free spread. Let me know how that turns out. :)

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup coconut sugar, any granulated sweetener will do
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup gluten free steel cut oats
3 tbsp ground flaxseed
1 tbsp hemp seeds
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350F.

Mix all ingredients well. Let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes for the chia seeds to thicken.

Roll spoonfuls of dough into 1" balls in the palm of your hand. Place 1" apart from one another on baking sheet. Flatten with the back of a fork to 1/2" thickness, this makes them either striped or checkered pattern. You may also use your fingers to flatten them. Bake on parchment lined cookie sheets for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Let set & cool on baking sheet. Serve with milk or tea. Keep leftovers in an air tight container.

Cheers & Enjoy.
Vivian