Disclosure: This post is sponsored by SunRich Naturals. I was compensated and all opinions are of course, my own!

CHIA SEEDS!!!!!! I first discovered chia seeds in college (about 4 years ago). I remember I ordered like a 10 pound bag off of Amazon for $30.00 and at the time I thought that was rather expensive. Today- you can’t find a 1 pound bag for cheaper than $9.99! Apparently I hopped on the chia seed band wagon before everyone else

Vanilla SOL Chia Seed Pudding

My most recent recipe (Vanilla SOL Chia Seed Pudding) for SunRich went live yesterday and it’s all about chia seeds and their benefits. I personally eat chia seeds in a lot of things- oats, smoothies, on top of salads, in my water, etc. They are super versatile because they don’t have a taste so you can literally throw them in everything…and they make photos look pretty 😀

Chia seeds are a great source of both Omega-3 Fatty Acids and fiber, and they aid in digestion. They are also loaded with calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Unlike flax seeds, chia seeds can be eaten ground and whole. Chia Seeds are tasteless, so they are a great nutritional booster to just about anything.

In a one ounce serving of chia seeds you get-

  • 11 grams of fiber
  • 18% of your daily calcium
  • 27% of your daily phosphorus
  • 4.4 grams of protein
  • 5 grams of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

That’s a whole lot of goodness right there! Especially if you are not a meat eater or have trouble finding time to eat (does this person exist!?). I love chia seeds because they expand by 3 when you let them soak in liquid. Exactly what this recipe is all about! All you do is let them soak in Vanilla SOL Sunflower Beverage for about 30 minutes, add a few yummy flavors, and pair it with some fresh fruit and your favorite granola/muesli. Snack time!