This morning started out on a sweet note with a creamy bowl of overnight oats.
After dinner yesterday I threw Coach’s Oats, chia seeds, strawberry banana Greek yogurt, milk and a heaping spoonful of strawberry preserves into a bowl and let it soak overnight.
(I highly recommend adding fruit preserves to overnight oats! It added the perfect punch of sweetness.)
This morning, I stirred everything up and added a bit more milk and a sliced banana to the oats.
I ate the oats out of a new bowl I got from my family for Christmas. I love the fun design and the depth. Perfect for stirring extra ingredients into overnight oats without worrying about overflow.
Whenever I hear back from readers who have unsuccessfully attempted overnight oats, the complaint is almost always that they were too liquidy. For me, the key to thick overnight oats is the inclusion of chia seeds.
So how about a chance to win some chia seeds of your own?
As you may know, I am a FitFluential ambassador and when the company put out a call for ambassadors who were big fans of chia seeds a few weeks ago, I immediately responded saying I looove the nutritious little seeds.
I’ve been eating chia seeds since the beginning of the year when I first tried them and haven’t looked back.
They’re great in cinnamon chia seed granola…
On top of pancakes, bagels, English muffins topped with peanut butter…
Incorporated into smoothies or even in chocolate chia seed pudding…
A couple of weeks ago, I was sent a handful of chia seeds from The Chia Co, an Australian company that specializes in sustainable farming and the development of chia seeds and chia products.
The company boasts that their chia seeds are:
- Gluten Free
- Halal certified
- Kosher certified
- Excellent source of Omega 3
- High Source of Protein
- Rich in Antioxidants
- Excellent source of dietary fiber
- Endorsed by the Coeliac Society Inc (Australia)
- Endorsed by the National Heart Foundation (Australia)
- Grown naturally / GMO Free
And now you can win chia seeds of your own from The Chia Co! (Note: This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by The Chia Co or Fitfluential and is simply coming from me and the samples they sent to me that I’ve chosen to pass along.)
Two winners will receive two bags of the chia seeds and a chia tank top!
To enter this giveaway, simply comment below telling me why you want to try chia seeds for the first time or tell me about your favorite way to enjoy chia seeds if you’re already a fan.
I will randomly select two winners tomorrow morning.
Good luck!
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I’ve never had them but they always intrigue me more and more whenever you add them to your smoothies!
I LOVE chia seeds in my overnight oats!!
I have been wanting to try chai seeds since I’ve seen, through your blog, how many dishes they can go on top of! I would definitely try them out on top of smoothies!
I’ve been dying to bring chia seeds home but didn’t know which ones were certified kosher! woo hoo
I would love to try over night oats, they seem to be a huge hit.
i would like to try chia seeds in your granola recipe!
I love the extra kick of fiber it adds to my meals, I had it to ALOT things especially smoothies, pancakes and oatmeal!
I love putting chia seeds into my oatmeal! Adds an extra nutritious kick to my mornings!
Love Chia seeds. My favorite way to use them is in a quick bread recipe with lots of other seeds and nuts.
Julie, you are my favorite blogger!
I would loveeee to win some chia seeds!! ever since i saw you posting about them, i’ve always wanted to try them but feel like they are way to expensive for my poor college student budget!! so winning some would be so so awesome!! 😀
I would love to try these since I’ve read such good things about them! Pudding looks awesome…..
I would love to try Chia seeds! I would add them to sooo many things 🙂
I’ve never tried chia seeds, but I’m always on the lookout for something tasty and healthy. Over the past 1.5 years I’ve dropped over 50 pounds and my new year’s resolution is to lose the other 30 that’s keeping me from my goal weight. Trying chia seeds would be a fun way to keep me excited about eating healthy and being healthy! 🙂
I have been wanting to try chia seeds for so long now, but they are expensive! I’d love to add them to my oatmeal in the morning!
I’ve tried hemp seeds but never chia seeds. I would love to try them!
I love to use chia seeds in smoothies to add some extra protein and oomph without detracting from the flavor!
I have chia seeds every morning with my smoothies.
I’ve heard so much about them! And I am always looking for ways to sneak a little extra nutrition into my meals!
I want to try chias in my oatmeal now!!
I love to add chia to most of my meals! Just a sprinkle of them makes me feel healthy! But I love the crunch on yogurt or in smoothies!
Ive always wanted to try chia seeds! My overnight oats never seem to turn out right without them!
I would love to try chia pudding!
I was just about to write a post on chia seeds! My favorite use is in smoothies! 🙂
I love chia seeds in my faovirte cereal aka cinnamon toast crunch!
I really want to try chia seeds to replace eggs in a recipe. I read about it….
When mixed with water, chia seeds, high in soluble fiber, form a thick gel. Place 1 tablespoon of chia seeds in a cup and add 3 tablespoons of water. Allow the mixture to sit for about 15 minutes. 1/4 cup of hydrated chia seeds equals approximately 1 egg.
I have seen chia seeds EVERYWHERE and just need to try them. I am really interested in the volume they give and am definitely a volume eating kind of gal!
I’ve always wanted to try chia seeds ever since i’ve seen them floating around your blog as well as others i enjoy reading daily! The nutritional stats sound fabulous too 🙂
I have not tried chia seeds in my own cooking, but recently added nutritional yeast into a lot of foods and LOVE it. I feel like another little addition is just what I need!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Every time you cool with chia seeds I am always thinking that I want to try those!!!
I’ve seen chia seeds around in a few grocery stores but have never bought them because I’m afraid I won’t like them. I’ve been dying to try them, though!
I use chia seeds in my vegan oats. I never saw chia pudding before and MUST try that soon!
I love putting chia seeds in my oatmeal in the morning, or in overnight oats, of course!
I’ve never tried chia seeds before, but would love the chance to incorporate them into different meals!
The chia seed pudding looks awesome!! I would love to try it.
I have been wanting to try chia seeds ever since one of my friends said they helped her acid reflux – sign me up!!
I have been wanting to try chia seeds forever. I want to use them to make my oats thicker 🙂
I have not yet tried Chia seeds but I’ve heard nothing but good things about them! I’ve been dying to try them. I m always looking for something new and healthy to add into my everyday diet and these seem like they’d be a perfect match to what I’m looking for!!!
YES pleas!! I LOVE chia seeds!!
I love sprinkling them on an egg sandwich!!
Adds a little bit of texture and I can feel good about getting that extra nutrition in first thing.
I would LOVE to finally try chia seeds. I’ve heard so many good things about them and would be a wonderful addition to my diet 😀
I would love to try chia seeds, especially for their protien and Omega 3!
I love chia seeds! My husband thinks I eat bird food, but he doesn’t know what he is missing!
Awesome giveaway. I would love to try them by topping my oats with them.
Chia seeds are a breakfast essential! my friends and family think i’m crazy for eating them but oh well. I’d love to win!
I love chia seeds and ground chia too. I use it in smoothies, oatmeal, salads…any chance I get. It helps so much!
I like to sprinkle them in my yogurt and on my salads!!
My cat has a skin problem and I put them in her wet food so she can get the good oils in her!
Mostly because of the book “Born to Run.” Never tried them and curious!
I’ve seen chia seeds on many blogs that I read, and have always been looking to try them. I hear they are tasty and very nutritious!
I would loooovveeee to try chia seeds! In my yogurt/oatmeal/baking thingys …. the list goes on and on 🙂
I’ve heard how nutritious they are and I’m always looking to incorporate new healthy foods into my diet!