Rainbow Chard Chia Smoothie Recipe and Salba Chia Review
Salba Organic Chia Review
If you read my blog you know that I am a huge fan of Chia seeds. Salba Chia was generous to send me some samples of their products, Salba Organic Chia Seeds, Salba Organic Premium Ground Chia Seeds and Salba Boost Chia Seeds. The first thing that excites me about Salba is that several of their products are USDA Organic Certified and all of their products are Non GMO verified! As someone who is very into clean eating and organic food this is good news!
Salba
Here’s the skinny on what you will find when you try Salba Chia Seeds:
- 325% more fiber than oatmeal
- 800% more Omega-3 than salmon
- all 8 essential amino acids which make it a complete protein
- gluten free
- unprocessed
- whole food
- 500% more magnesium than broccoli
- 200% more potassium than bananas
- 300% more iron than spinach
- Kosher Certified
- Non-GMO Verified
- Organic and non-organic
Salba Premium Ground
Salba has been around since 2006. They pride themselves on their organic farming practices. Salba chia is grown in South America in Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. I love the variety of products. The seeds are awesome but this is the first time I have seen Premium Ground Chia Seeds. The Ground chia seeds are my new favorite because they are great to use when baking, or in smoothies, yogurt or to blend in your favorite oatmeal. I also love the single serving packs that are easy to stick in your gym bag or to bring with you when you are traveling. I also learned something truly cool about Chia from reading the Salba Blog. Did you know that chia can be used as an egg replacer when baking? To find out more read “Salba Chia: the egg replacement.”
Salba Chia Seeds Boost
Organic Rainbow Chard Chia Smoothie
Organic Rainbow Chard Chia Smoothie Recipe
Green smoothies are always on the menu at my house. I just can’t get enough of spinach and recently discovered how tasty Rainbow Chard is in a smoothie. Soon our organic garden will be full of fresh spinach and rainbow chard. Until then I found some Organic Rainbow Chard, the cousin of Swiss Chard at our local Co op Food Store. Rainbow Chard is packed full of healthy nutrients, copper, manganese, magnesium and even natural sodium which is great fro athletes who are constantly trying to keep salt levels in balance during the hot summer months. Rainbow Chard is high in Vitamin K (I am not a doctor but please check first before adding this to your smoothie if you are on blood thinners). By adding Rainbow Chard and Chia to a smoothie you are drinking a smoothie that is packed with a superfood punch!
Ingredients
- 1 whole ripe organic and/or Fair Trade banana
- 1/4 cup organic strawberries
- 4-5 leaves of organic rainbow chard (with or without stalks, stalks can be used to garnish)
- 1 TBS Premium Ground Organic Salba Chia Seeds
- 1/4 cup crushed ice
- 1 1/2 Cup Lowfat Organic Milk
- 1 teaspoon organic or local honey as a sweetener.
Instructions
- Yield: 2 servings
- Add all ingredients to blender.
- Slice or break banana into pieces.
- Slice and hull organic strawberries.
- Chop organic rainbow chard.
- Add ice, honey and milk.
- Turn blender on to chop and puree until desired consistency has been achieved!
- Enjoy!
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Have you ever tried Salba Organic Chia Seeds? What is your favorite type of green smoothie. what is your favorite way to enjoy chia seeds?
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I have NOT utilized chia seeds AT ALL and really need to adopt them into some of my recipes ASAP!
GiGi Eats recently posted…This Chick Gets A Makeover: Chick-Fil-A
I’m loving Chia Pudding right now!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the single serving packs for travel.
I have never tried that brand. I like to use chia seeds in smoothies and baked goods.
I haven’t tried Chia seeds yet. I need to get on board!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Interview with Dimity McDowell Davis: Another Mother Runner
I do love my chia seeds! Usually in overnight oats or oatmeal for that extra creamy goodness!
I love that you used rainbow chard in this smoothie! AH! Such a great green!
You know what the saddest thing is? I can’t have chia 🙁 But this smoothie looks delicious!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted…Summer Runnin’ aka How to Stay Hydrated
I’m a big chia seed fan. I love them in overnight oats!
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Yes, I love chia. I use them in loads of things (smoothies, oatmeal, salads, etc), including as egg replacer (daughter has an egg allergy). This is one of my favorite uses of chia. It’s from Angela Liddon at Oh She Glows blog. Love her stuff.
http://ohsheglows.com/2013/09/05/sugar-free-apple-pie-chia-seed-jam-breakfast-parfait/
Yes, I love chia. I use them in loads of things (smoothies, oatmeal, salads, etc), including as egg replacer (daughter has an egg allergy). This is one of my favorite uses of chia. It’s from Angela Liddon at Oh She Glows blog. Love her stuff.
http://ohsheglows.com/2013/09/05/sugar-free-apple-pie-chia-seed-jam-breakfast-parfait/
Yes, I love chia. I use them in loads of things (smoothies, oatmeal, salads, etc), including as egg replacer (daughter has an egg allergy). This is one of my favorite uses of chia. It’s from Angela Liddon at Oh She Glows blog. Love her stuff.
http://ohsheglows.com/2013/09/05/sugar-free-apple-pie-chia-seed-jam-breakfast-parfait/
Yes, I love chia. I use them in loads of things (smoothies, oatmeal, salads, etc), including as egg replacer (daughter has an egg allergy). This is one of my favorite uses of chia. It’s from Angela Liddon at Oh She Glows blog. Love her stuff.
http://ohsheglows.com/2013/09/05/sugar-free-apple-pie-chia-seed-jam-breakfast-parfait/
Chia seeds haven’t made it into the pantry yet. I just can’t get past the texture issues. They really seem to be so versatile, though!
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i love those seeds! i got a sample last year. Now i just need to make this!
I’ve tried making flatbreads and rolled the dough right onto the chia seeds – so good! I’d like to try them in smoothies!
I could be the only vegetarian that’s never tried chia seeds! I can’t get past the chia pet thing LOL. maybe I will win 🙂
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Why I Coach Girls On The Run
I would love to be able to benefit from chia, but unfortunately have discovered that I’m allergic to it. 🙁
I love chia. I love to make it in a pudding for a dessert!!
I’m not a smoothie fan, but I do love chia. I have used it for egg replacement before (my son was allergic to eggs), but now I usually just throw it in my oatmeal.
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Great smoothie! I use chia seeds to make smoothies! I also use them to make “gu” for my runs!!! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Toni @runninglovingliving recently posted…5 Tips To Increase Your Protein Intake Post Workout
I love chia stirred into my yogurt for extra crunch and fiber!
I still haven’t tried chia seeds!! Can you believe it?! Need to get on that!
I have only used chia seeds like twice…I need to get some and start at least putting them in my smoothies!
Patty @ Reach Your Peak recently posted…How To Increase Your Instagram Followers in 24 Hours
I love making matcha green tea chia seed pudding!
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Love Chia seeds! I eat them as a “porridge” for breakfast and use them in a cracker made of just seeds (chia, sesame, pepita, sunflower)
I love adding a scoop of chia in my chopped salads for lunch for more nutrition!
I love chia seeds, I make chia seed pudding and add them to smoothies
I have never heard of or tried these before. Off to check it out! Thanks!! 🙂
rachel recently posted…Learning About Going Gluten Free with Udi’s Gluten Free
i love all varieties of chard – from the taste to the vibrant colors, it’s one of my favorite! have not tried chia seeds yet, though!
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…The One Hour Track Run
In smoothies!! Love them that way.
Chia is great in oatmeal for breakfast too. Thanks!
I have NOT tried Salba Organic Chia Seeds but I surely will have to give them a try…especially after reading those percentages!
I love, love rainbow chard! What a great idea to put in a smoothie. I will definitely give this a try.
Thanks for sharing!
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