Are you a peanut butter lover like me? Is it hard to imagine that it can get any better? Chia seed makes it just that! (And chocolate. Chocolate and peanut butter for the win, amiright?!)
Chia Seed Nutrition
Chia is tiny but mighty. It’s SO easy to incorporate, and it boosts the nutrition factor by adding fiber, omega-3s, protein, antioxidants, and key nutrients such as calcium. Together, these nutrients can help digestion and gut health, satiety, heart health, bones, and nutrient stores. I buy this one from Amazon, because it seems to be the best price I can find. And, of course, because anything delivered to the doorstep is a huge win.
2-Step Easy and Healthy Recipe
Adding chia seed to peanut butter is so simple. I recommend choosing the natural peanut butter – the one with the oil on top. Oil separation is natural, so this variety doesn’t have added ingredients that may be harmful to heart health (such as hydrogenated oils). Simply stir it up, add the chia, stir more, then refrigerate!
I have to make sure to mention that, because after my brother asked what kind of peanut butter to buy, he complained to me that his PB sandwiches were really greasy. He didn’t realize he had to stir the PB first! So, make sure you do that. 😋
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Made this way, every time you reach for PB (which, for me, is daily), you can also get chia. From peanut butter sandwiches or crackers, stirred in oatmeal (delicious!), on fruit, or out of the jar, you will have upped the nutrition factor. Also made this way, it’s a huge cost savings! A jar of store-bought chia seed peanut butter can sell for TEN DOLLARS. Get out! This whole bag of chia seed costs less than that much and will last a whole lot longer.
Are you a peanut buttah lover like me? What do you enjoy it on most? I’d love to hear to give me some more ideas! Simply comment, send me an email, or find me on social media!
Passionately,
Alyssa
