March 23 is National Chia Day — the perfect day to celebrate the goodness and benefits of chia seeds with Birthday Cake Chia Pudding. Of course, chia pudding is so healthy and delicious, I can eat it everyday!
Mamma Chia, innovator of chia-based beverages and snacks, is celebrating the vitality, energy and strength of chia, as it is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. In addition to creating the first-to-market chia beverage in 2009, Mamma Chia also established National Chia Day (March 23) last year. Mamma Chia is commemorating the day this year by donating to a special cause that supports sustainability.
Mamma Chia is partnering with The Ecology Center to support their efforts that empower individuals and families towards everyday sustainability and environmental stewardship. Chia revelers can get involved in the celebration and raise money for The Ecology Center by posting on Instagram or Twitter between March 20 – 31 about their favorite ways to incorporate chia into their daily life, along with hashtag #ItsChiaDay. Mamma Chia will donate $1 to The Ecology Center for every Instagram post and tweet using the hashtag, up to $10,000.
Additionally, Mamma Chia will be offering 23% off all orders on ShopMammaChia.com placed on National Chia Day (March 23). Chia devotees and newbies alike can enjoy this special offer and discover how Mamma Chia powers their soul’s purpose and fuels their bodies with the Magic of Chia®.
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The Benefits of Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are a rich, plant-based source of Omega-3s providing complete protein, fiber, calcium, minerals and more. The top-five favorite benefits of chia include:
1. Rich Nutritional Value: Gram per gram, chia has 8x more Omega-3s than salmon, 25 percent more fiber than flaxseed, 30 percent more antioxidants than blueberries, 2x more potassium than bananas, 70 percent more protein than soy beans, and 2x more calcium than milk.
2. Satiety: Chia is a complete protein, which can help you feel more satisfied after a meal.
3. Digestion: Chia has both soluble and insoluble fiber, which can aid in digestion.
4. Plant Protein: Chia has more than 4g of vegetarian protein per ounce, and unlike flaxseed, chia does not have to be ground to reap its benefits.
5. Hydration: Chia swells up to 12x its normal size in water, meaning you’ll reap the benefits of that additional water when you consume chia, which helps you stay hydrated longer.
“This little seed has helped restore my health and changed my life, as well as the lives of so many souls in the Mamma Chia community,” said Janie Hoffman, Mamma Chia founder and CEO, and author of Chia Vitality and The Chia Cookbook. “We’re so grateful for the gift of chia and are honored to help promote it through National Chia Day. We wanted to celebrate in an impactful way by giving back to a cause that supports environmental sustainability. The Ecology Center’s mission perfectly aligns with our desire to uplift both the soul of humanity and the soul of the planet.”
Mamma Chia Birthday Cake Chia Pudding
Ingredients
3 cups organic dairy-free milk
2/3 cups Mamma Chia Organic Chia Seeds
2 tsp organic vanilla extract
1 tsp organic cinnamon
3 Tbsp organic agave
Dash of organic rainbow sprinkles
Preparation
Whisk all ingredients together and transfer to small jars or bowls and chill for at least an hour.
Garnish your chilled pudding with sprinkles of your choice!
Dig in and enjoy!
About Mamma Chia
Mamma Chia is a conscious and sustainable company with a mission to share the Magic of Chia® through delicious, nutrient-rich, organic foods and beverages powered by chia. Founded in 2009, Mamma Chia is a category innovator and maker of the first-to-market chia beverage – Chia Vitality. Other products include Chia Squeeze, Chia Granola Clusters and Chia Energy Beverages.
Mamma Chia was created by founder and CEO, Janie Hoffman, in the kitchen of her small rural farm outside of San Diego. She was honored by Beverage World as a “Disrupter” for 2016. Selected as a 2014 Breakout Brand by Beverage World, Mamma Chia was also named 2013 Best Retail Brand by Nutritional Outlook. A founding member of Slow Money and a member of 1% for the Planet, Mamma Chia donates one percent of sales to support farmers, community groups and organizations that build healthy, local food systems, and encourage sustainability. Mamma Chia is also a Certified B Corporation and a contributing partner of the Whole Planet Foundation.
Mamma Chia is available in mainstream grocery stores and natural food markets in the United States, Canada and other countries full of chia lovers. For more information, visit www.MammaChia.com or Instagram, Facebook,Twitter and Snapchat.
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What are your favorite ways to enjoy chia seeds?
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I love chia seeds, your pudding looks like the perfect birthday treat!
Hi Allison,
Yes, aren’t they amazing! I live for chia seed pudding!
Love chia seeds in my morning smoothie
Hi Tara,
Yes, so do I. My smoothies almost always include chia seeds!
I love adding chia seeds to my smoothies to add some healthy fats and thickness. Your pudding also looks delicious!
I honestly didn’t know anything about chia seeds so thanks for a great tutorial and some insight in to their health benefits. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Hi Donna,
Yes, those little seeds are quite amazing. I was not familiar with them until last year and now that I know how to use them and why they are so beneficial, I try to have them regularly in some way! Hope you try them too!
I always add a bit of chia seeds to my morning oatmeal.
I love chia seeds and add them to my porridge I can’t believe I missed National Chai seed day !!
Love the sprinkles on top! It looks so pretty and fun!
Oh how fun! This is the cutest little chia pudding cake I have ever seen. The rainbow sprinkles really add to the cuteness. I didn’t know it was national chia day! I’ll have to mark my calendar for next year, I love chia seeds so much.
Thank you for sharing at Healthy Vegan Fridays, Deborah. I’m pinning & sharing.
What a fun way to use chia!
My favorite way to use chia seeds is in my oatmeal.
What a fun way to celebrate National Chia Day Deborah! Featuring this post at this week’s Sunday Fitness & Food!
Wow. Chia seeds are so nutritious. Wonderful article Deborah and congratulations for being hightlighted with celebrate the magic og chia at the Sunday Fitness & Food Party. Happy Sunday. Nancy Andres
Wow, thank you so much, Nancy! I appreciate it!
My favorite way to enjoy chia seeds is Mama CHia’s Cherry Lime drink!
That’s wonderful! I love that flavor too!
I like them w/ other seeds (ground) in my yogurt w/ berries. And then a good floss.
never think that you can mix these things with chia, thank for the awesome recipe Deborah/
Honestly, the only way I’ve ever tried them is on a Chia Pet.
I like them in my smoothies and I like to sprinkle them on my food as well!!