Theresa's Mixed Nuts: How Mamma Chia Fuels Us For Back-To-School

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

How Mamma Chia Fuels Us For Back-To-School

Disclosure- I received the mentioned product courtesy of the sponsor for the purpose of this review. All opinions are genuine, based on my experience with the product, and have not been influenced by promotional items.


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

Mamma Chia

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. 


Mamma Chia

Mamma 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. 

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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.


Mamma Chia
Mamma Chia 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.


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Blueberry Fool



Yield: Serves 4

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

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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65 comments:

  1. Those Blueberry Chia Clusters look positively naughty!
    Love how you did the fool whatever that is :), so lovely! I've never put chia in beverages so far, but I do like to grind it in my morning bread spread. Do chia seeds fall apart in our belly when you swallow them whole? :)

    Happy new school year to Ally!

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    1. I imagine they digest just fine whole since I've never had a problem with them. I have never ground up my chia seeds because I like the grainy texture they give to my dishes and I love that little crunch you get when you bite into them.

      Thanks dahlink. Allison is not looking forward to going back. We did get Mariah all settled in to college life today. She's having a great time, too!

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    2. Oooh! Hope there weren't any tears at the dorm :) Did she get a nice room or a roommate?

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    3. No, no tears this time. Her room is small and ugly, but with a few decorations, she could spruce it up. She did get a lovely roommate. One of her best friends from school got accepted there too, so they were able to request a room together. It all seems to be working out really well for her.

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  2. I always wondered what the drinks taste like with seeds in it

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  3. I never have tried chia seeds. They look good though. Yeah, school lunches are blah. Never ever touched them. I'd rather eat dirt and starve.

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    1. I joined my daughter for school lunch one day and did feel like I was eating dirt and was starving by the time I left. Came home and made myself a real lunch.

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  4. I'd love to try the Vanilla Almond Clusters. It all looks yummy though!

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  5. The clusters look really good but the drink w/ seeds kind of frightens me. I choke drinking water half the time...haha! Seriously, do they go down smoothly? Because I'd love to get more Omega-3s in my diet.

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    1. Yes, they go down very smooth. The seeds in the beverage are a lot softer than eating them raw since they've been sitting in liquid. I'd say the consistency of these drink would be comparable to softened jell-o, so if you can swallow jell-o, you could handle these just fine :)

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  6. I would like to try any of the drinks. They all sound good!

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  7. I try and give my kids omega-3 every chance I get so this would be a great source. I have never seen Mama Chia so I need to know where we can get their products in NY

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  8. Awesome - I want to try the clusters (no particular flavor) - they look good. Also, I think this would be good for my son, since he also has an autoimmune disease and can't eat gluten. We are always looking for good, healthy snacks for him. These would be great! :)

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    1. Yes, these would make a great snack for him. It's so hard finding good foods when you have food sensitivities, so I am super happy Mamma Chia has been put on our radar because I have no problem with the ingredients.

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  9. Your chia blueberry fool looks delicious, Theresa! I've been adding chia seeds to the homemade cereal that I make all the time, but now I'm thinking that I should be eating more of them. I prefer not to drink my calories, so I'd pass on the beverage, but the granola clusters look really delicious. I'm going to try them. Your daughter Allison is a good sport ~ and very pretty too! Wishing her well as she starts the school year!

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    1. I don't like to drink my calories either, but I will have one of the beverages for a post workout snack occasionally. I have never tried my hand at homemade cereal. Do you have a recipe posted that I could try?

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    2. I've been meaning to do a post on my cereal! Your comment is prodding me! I'll try to get it up and will let you know.

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    3. Wonderful! I will definitely be on the lookout for it! But, please don't feel pressured. I'm just one who is always looking for new recipes and I'm quite intrigued with the idea of your homemade cereal.

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  10. I LOVE Mamma Chia! I recently discovered it a couple of months ago, and I am in love with it.

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  11. I need to try this! I've used chia in recipes before, but I've never tried this Mamma Chia before. Thanks!

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  12. My daughter loves those Mamma Chia drinks! We keep those in our fridge at all times for a quick go to snack.

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  13. I haven't heard of Mamma Chia! I would love to try this especially in a smoothie! I love smoothies and adding different nutritious values added to a smoothie. Oh my gosh that Chia Blueberry looks so delicious.

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  14. Ahh, I totally need to try some of these snacks. I'm loving the blueberry granola treat idea!

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  15. I love that they've made squeezie options for the bigger kids. Those are really convenient for packing or taking on the go. I'd most like to try the Chia beverages. Those look incredibly interesting! You recipe looks delish!

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  16. I use Chia seeds in water (to make a sort of paste) when I make black bean burgers. I have been meaning to try the Mamma Chia drinks. They look tasty and refreshing!

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  17. I've always liked chia seeds and I would usually add it to my over night oats or my smoothies, it's the best! It has a lot of benefits and it's really good. I'm glad we have brands like Mamma Chia to rely on for our chia fix!

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  18. Well thinking for a yummy lunch for your children is a universal issue I guess. Chia seeds not only look good but are really healthy too. Thanks for sharing!

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  19. I never tried these before but I think my kids would love them! They look delicious! Such a great snack idea.

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  20. Those products look really interesting. This is the first that I've heard of them.

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  21. Everything looks incredible. I haven't really had much chia in my life, but I think that needs to change. This all seems great! - jeanine

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  22. We love this brand! We keep it in our fridge often.

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  23. I've never tried this brand before. It seriously looks so cool!

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  24. I've seen this brand many times in stores. I don't think we've ever officially tried it though.

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  25. I have not heard of Mama Chia before. What a great company! They have so many great products to give the kids a healthier snack option.

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  26. Good to know! First time I hear about this awesome product. Will look for it and try.

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  27. I would like to try the Blackberry Hibiscus Chia Vitality Beverage

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  28. I am a big fan of the energy beverages~! I would be thrilled to try the Mamma Chia Organic Chia Squeeze pouches.

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  29. I want to try the Mamma Chia Organic Vitality Beverages. Looks interesting

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  30. I would definately love to try the Mamma Chia Organic Vitality Beverages. They are healthy & I would love to try!

    Love3570@aol.com

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  31. I would like to try the chia vitality beverage. I love chia so much!

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  32. I really love anything with chia and vanilla, thank you so much!!

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  33. I'd like to try Mama Chia Raspberry Razz Organic Clean Energy Chia beverage.

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  34. I'd like to try the Mamma Chia Organic Chia Energy Beverages which I'm surprised to learn has caffeine and protein.
    Dana
    Flyergal82 at (yahoo /dot {com!

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  35. I want to try to make the blueberry parfait recipe. Those look scrumptious!

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  36. I would love to try the granola clusters.i never knew mama chia had these

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  37. I really like Mamma Chia products and I would like to try the Mamma Chia Organic Chia Granola Clusters. I think I would want the Vanilla Almond Clusters.

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  38. I'd like to try the Wild Blueberry Clusters and go wild!

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  39. I want to try the chia energy beverages.

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  40. I already use Mamma Chia chia seeds and I've had a couple flavors of the drinks, so I would like to try the granola clusters. :) I love that Chia seeds are great for getting in your omega 3's. Thanks!

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  41. I'd like to try the granola clusters; maybe they'd make a good breakfast with some greek yogurt!

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  42. hi Theresa what nice of you visit my blog.
    Absolutely love this recipe ! I love chia and blueberries xo

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  43. I would like to try the Mamma Chia Organic Chia Energy Beverages. I know my coffee doesn't have fiber and protein at all. The flavors sound tempting.

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  44. I would love to try ALL of the granola clusters! I would also like to try the squeeze pouches and see if I can get my 2 1/2 year old to try them.

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  45. I WOULD LIKE TO TRY ANY OF THE DRINKS,WHAT AN EASY WAY TO PUT CHIA SEEDS IN YOUR DIET,AND THEY ARE SO HEALTHY.

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  46. I want to try the squeeze snack packs - my toddlers will go nuts over them!

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  47. I'd like to give the Cherry Charge energy drink a go!

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  48. I like their Cinnamon Pecan Clusters

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  49. I would like to try the Vanilla Almond Clusters. They sound delicious!
    Laurie Emerson

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  50. The Vanilla Almond Granola Clusters sound good. The beverages would probably be an strange, unfamiliar texture but I'd be willing to try them as well.

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  51. I like that the drinks have healthy omega-3s, dietary fibers, complete protein, calcium, magnesium and more.

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  52. Would love to send my kids off to school with healthy snacks like this.

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  53. I would like to try the Chia Granola Clusters - Wild Blueberry.

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