Organic Meal Replacement Shake (With Chia Seeds)

I have been trying, unsuccessfully, to find a "healthy" commercial, meal replacement, that doesn't have artificial sweeteners and/or sugar alcohols (like Xylitol, Manitol, Stevia, etc), which give me migraines. I have MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity), and must avoid ALL chemicals, so organic is a must, for me. Each time I find a shake, I think I can use and recommend to friends, I look closer, and find something in it that won't work. Add to that, the fact that they are all very expensive, and I finally decided to make my own. Here is the result of my search. Show more

Ready In: 5 mins

Serves: 1

Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 14 cup  pre-hydrated  chia seeds (or 1 tablespoon dried, ** See below for instructions & nutritional information)
  • 1  tablespoon  dry whole  grain, uncooked, hot cereal (i.e. Wheatena, Country Spice-with Flax Seed, Soy & Wheat, or Organic Old Fashioned Oats)
  • 1  teaspoon  organic coconut oil
  • 14 teaspoon  organic flax seed oil
  • 1  tablespoon  organic sesame seeds
  • 6  frozen organic strawberries or 6  equivalent of frozen berries
  • 1  small banana
  • 8  ounces  almond milk (Diamond Brand, Original) or 8  ounces  hazelnut milk
  • 1  tablespoon  agave syrup (Adjust to taste)
  • 2  tablespoons  liquid, multi-vitamin (optional)
  • 2  ice cubes
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Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in blender container (with lid).
  2. Blend on high speed until berries and ice are chopped - at least 30 seconds.
  3. ** Chia Seeds expand to 3-4 times their original volume. To hydrate Chia Seeds, place 6 level tablespoons of dry Chia Seeds in a 3 or 4 cup glass container, with a lid (the glass eliminates potential of plastic molecules getting into food), and add 2 cups filtered water. Stores in refrigerator for several days. Can be added to many different foods for added moisture and texture. Try adding several tablespoons to cake batter, for extra moisture, or soup for thickening, texture and added nutrition. Flavor will not be affected by Chia Seeds.
  4. *** CHIA SEEDS : Calories: 69, Fat: 4.35 gm, Sodium: 2.69 mg, Carbs: 6.35, Dietary Fiber: 5.34, Protein: 2.21 gm, Calcium: 89.5 mg. Chia Seeds are loaded with nutrition.
  5. ALMOND MILK: Calories: 60, Fat: 2.5 gm, Sodium 150 mg, Potassium: 180 mg, Carbs: 8 gm, Dietary Fiber: 1 mg, Protein: 1 gm.
  6. AGAVE: Calories: 45, Fat: 0, Sodium: 0, Carbs: 11, Glycemic Index (on a 0-100 Scale - extremely low): 27, Protein: 0 Great for Diabetics - minimal effect on blood sugar levels.
  7. DRY OLD FASHION ROLLED OATS - 1 tablespoons : Calories: 19, Fat: 0.38 gm, Sodium: 0 gm, Carbs: 4, Dietary Fiber: 0.5, Protein: 1 gm.
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