How Mamma Chia Fuels Us For Back-To-School

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Well, the day is just about upon us. Today marks the last day of summer vacation and Allison is less than thrilled that tomorrow she'll be walking into the school as an official 8th grader. I admit, it would be nice if we could stretch the summer out a wee bit longer, but then again, I am looking forward to the normalcy that the school year routine brings. This year won't be so hectic for me since I'm down to having to corral only one kid in the morning, but I am still going to have to make sure I'm awake enough to pack her a nutritious lunch for school. I don't know about you guys, but even with the menu changes in recent years, school lunches here are atrocious so I make sure Allison has good food to fuel her body and brain so she can finish the school day on a high note. 

In recent years, I've become a huge fan of chia seeds. I sprinkle them in our smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt and puddings. Not only do I like the texture they add to my recipes, I love the health benefits you get from them too. Chia seeds are the richest plant-based source of Omega-3s and are a great source of dietary fiber and complete protein. That's why I am looking to Mamma Chia® this school year to help us power through our day.

Mamma Chia® is a revolutionary in the beverage industry, launching the first-to-market chia beverage in 2009. Since then, they have developed an array of innovative products to spread the magic of chia. 

I relate to the founder & CEO of Mamma Chia®, Janie Hoffman quite well. Janie suffers from an autoimmune disorder, like myself, and turned to incorporating chia into her wholesome, organic diet and was soon noticing she had more vitality, energy and strength, and was becoming symptom-free of her autoimmune disorder. Enthused for the nourishing power of chia, she headed for her kitchen to whip up tasty treats and beverages for family and friends, and anyone with the desire to change their body for the better. 

Mamma Chia® is USDA Certified Organic, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Kosher, and Non-GMO, so I am excited to be including Mamma Chia® snacks and beverages in Allison's lunch box for a healthy treat. And, I love that 1% of sales support healthy, local food systems!

I'm huge on the various chia beverages, but Allison is really digging the Chia Squeeze Pouches and the Chia Vitality Wild Blueberry Clusters Granola.

 
While she does love to eat the granola straight from the package, I did whip us up some easy-to-make Blueberry Fool layered with the Wild Blueberry Clusters that will also make for a delicious after school snack.

Yield: Serves 4Author: Theresa M

Easy Chia Blueberry Fool

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup Mamma Chia® Wild Blueberry Clusters Granola

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Over medium heat, cook the blueberries, water and sugar for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, set aside to cool.
2. Pour the whipping cream into the mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Stir in vanilla.
3. Stir the cooled blueberry mixture into the whipping cream until completely incorporated. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Spoon the dessert into the bottom of 4 serving glasses. Layer with the granola, then top with more blueberry cream mixture. Garnish with mint, fresh blueberries, and more chia seeds if desired. Serve.

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Since chia is loaded with brain-friendly Omega-3s, fat and fiber to fill bellies, and protein for growing bodies, you can see why we are choosing Mamma Chia® for our back-to-school lunch and snacking needs. Not only is it great for kids, but moms like me enjoy it because it gives us the energy we need from the time the morning alarm rings until we're crawling back into bed after a long day.

Mamma Chia® can be found in most health food stores and mainstream grocers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Mamma Chia® can also be purchased online at www.ShopMammaChia.com

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