This Chia Coffee is beautifully crafted with cookie butter creamer, a hint of banana, chia, instant coffee, and a splash of nut milk. A fun fall breakfast and morning coffee in one!
Quick and Easy Breakfast & Treat
Mash the banana with a fork. I like to mash the bananas well so there aren’t small pieces left. If you’d prefer thicker banana pieces, mash less!
In a glass jar or cup, combine 1/2 of the banana (mashed), the instant coffee, chia seeds, and nut milk! Stir this mixture until everything is well combined!
Refrigerate for 5 minutes. You can refrigerate it for longer if you’d like! This is also delicious, and the chia sets even more/thicker if you leave it overnight!
After the chia base is refrigerated, add the other 1/2 of the mashed banana to the top, whisk or steam the creamer, then add that over top the banana!
Serve with a sprinkle of instant coffee or cocoa powder—stir & enjoy!
A Coffee Lover Tip
I kind of hate to say it, but sometime, a serving of instant coffee isn’t going to cut it for me! If you can relate, I’ll let you in on my secret;) I like to pull a shot of espresso and add it over the chia mixture once it’s set! This adds a little boost & flavor of your favorite espresso!
Nutritional Value of Chia Seeds
Chia seeds have amazing nutritional value and are considered a superfood! They’re full of nutrients like fiber, healthy fat, protein, B vitamins, and lots of other minerals!
The fiber content is so helpful in digestive health, helps control blood sugar and they’re a great additive if you’re working on keeping weight under control because they’ll leave you feeling full for a long time! Chia seeds are rich in antioxidants and are full of fats that help with heart health & inflammation!
Not only that, they’re filled with other minerals like calcium and magnesium.
Overall, chia seeds have amazing nutritional properties & are an overall fun seed to add!
Chia In Coffee?
So you’re probably wondering what inspired this delicious morning treat! Growing up, my sister and I would drink Mamma Chia all the time! If you haven’t had one, they’re a fruity drink with chia, with the most incredible texture! Chia in a drink is like tiny bobas! Anyway, I’ve been making fun coffees this fall and thought up this little number. AND I am so glad I did! First, the creaminess of the Nutpods Cookie Butter creamer and banana give it a deliciously not too sweet but sweet flavor. Then, paired with the coffee, nut milk, and tiny chia seeds—perfection! To make it even better, I’ve been pulling an extra shot of espresso, pouring it over the chia/coffee mixture, adding the second half of banana, then adding the whisked cream over top! Now that is what I call a Chia Coffee—an incredible breakfast & latte in one!
Avoid Skipping Breakfast
As a coffee lover—I know it’s easy to replace breakfast with coffee. I’m definitely guilty of that the mornings I’m in a hurry!
So, in a world where time is often of the essence, it’s easy to overlook the importance of breakfast. However, the benefits it provides are too significant to ignore. Breakfast provides the essential energy, focus, and nutrition required for a productive and fulfilling day!
If you’ve been under nourishing yourself in hopes of losing weight, I want to encourage you to think long term! Surprisingly, skipping breakfast does not aid in weight loss. In fact, it can have the opposite effect. When we skip breakfast, we are more likely to feel ravenous later in the day, leading to overeating and unhealthy food choices. A balanced breakfast helps regulate appetite and can prevent overindulging during later meals, contributing to weight management and overall health. A well-rounded breakfast should include a mix of carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
It not only benefits our physical health but also supports our mental well-being and sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy eating habits. So, let us not underestimate the significance of this morning routine and make it a priority to nourish our bodies and minds with a well-balanced breakfast each day!
Another Chia Breakfast Idea!
Speaking of breakfast! I’ll share another one of my most favorite, simple chia breakfasts! If you’re not a fan of espresso, try a more fruity chia! All you need is 5 easy ingredients!
1/4 Cup Chia Seeds
1/2 Cup Pineapple
1/2 Cup Strawberries
1 Cup Plant Milk
1 Tablespoon Honey
In a cup or small container combine the pineapple, strawberries and honey. Mash into a fruit paste. The honey breaks down the fruit, giving it a jam like consistency! Add the chia and coconut milk then and let set in the fridge overnight or for about 10 minutes. Top it off with more pineapple and strawberries, toasted coconut, & honey!
This is just another of so many nutritious breakfast recipes and ideas—I’m excited to keep sharing with you! I hope these recipes help make breakfast a little more convenient and fun!
Chia Coffee
Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- 1 Teaspoon Instant Coffee
- 2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
- 1/4 Cup Nut Milk
- 1/4 Cup Nut Pods Cookie Butter Creamer
Instructions
- Mash The banana with a fork.
- In a glass jar or cup, combine 1/2 of the banana, instant coffee, chia seeds, and nut milk!
- Refrigerate for 5 minutes. You can refrigerate it for longer if you’d like!
- After the chia base is refrigerated, add the other 1/2 of the mashed banana to the top, whisk or steam the creamer, and add that over top!
- Serve with a sprinkle of instant coffee or cocoa powder over top!