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 love adding chai seeds to greek yogurt bowls for the added texture.
So far I’ve only tried them in oatmeal…but I would like to try the chia pudding!
Oh my goodness, crazy amount of comments! I LOVE chia seeds and put them in smoothies and in chia pudding: almond milk, cinnamon, stevia (and sometimes a bit of cocoa powder). I love how they expand when you let them sit.
I would love to try chia seeds, would love to try them in my morning oatmeal!
I am obsessed with chia seeds! I use them in something every day! My favorites are overnight oats and smoothies.
I’ve been meaning to buy Chia seeds for some time now! I love trying anything new that has the potential to fuel my body in a healthy way. I would put them in oats in the morning!!
Wow there are a lot of comments! I love chia seeds because I am a poor college girl and I look for food that has a big nutritional profile, just to make it easier for me 🙂 I put chia seeds in overnight oats when I have them on hand… I love the texture!!
I definitely had a couple of those “failed” overnight oats experiences…not sure what I was doing wrong! Hopefully chia seeds will help! I’ve always wanted to try them, but they are pretty darn expensive, so I’ve stayed away. Would love to win!!
I currently use flax seeds and would love something different, for a switch, maybe more protein.
They look fun!
I love putting chia seeds in my oatmeal and smoothies. I haven’t tried them in overnight oats yet but I can’t wait to try it!
I’d love to try them!! I hear so much about them through blogs. Overnight oats sound delicious!!!!
Love chia seeds! I usually soak them in oat bran overnight to get nice and plump. Then in the morning heat them on the stove top with fruit and a spoon of pb!
i love putting some chia seeds on top of yogurt 🙂 i even put them in chili once to thicken it up
I’ve never tried chia seeds but I think they would be good to try on pancakes or maybe try to bake with them.
I love chia seed sprinked on top of greek yogurt and blueberries and in smoothies…yum!
How nice! I’d love to try them in some yogurt.. or maybe overnight oats, if i ever decide to try it! 🙂
& i love the ‘Halal’ certified
I want to try chia seeds because of the nutritional benefits that it can add to meals! Especially oatmeal 🙂
Chia seeds rock… I love that such a tiny seed packs such a nutitional punch. I generally add them to oatmeal… but it’s time to get more adventurous.
I like that the nutritional value in Chia is easier for my body to access than flax…..
I have been wanting to try chia seeds for awhile now! They are such a simple way to get protein and antioxidants into any meal. What a superfood! I would love to add them to my oatmeal or cake batter to make a heavy poppy seed-like cake! 🙂
I love chia seeds in overnight oats too!
I am someone who has attempted to make your overnight oats, because they look so good, but they never work out. I would like to try chia seeds in the overnight oats and see if I can finally make them right!!
I love chia seeds! They’re definitely great in overnight oats!
I have yet to try chia seeds, but I believe you Julie when you say that they make some of your favorite meals complete. I feel the same way about cinnamon and almonds. I love trying new healthy things and I think that chia seeds would make a great addition to my greek yogurt creations. Receiving a free bag would not only make my day, but my week too!
I’ve only tried flax seeds, which I enjoy, but since reading the PBF blog I’ve been DYING to try chia seeds! I especially want to try them in overnight oats–one of my FAVORITE breakfast meals.
I love Chia seeds in my yogurt!
My family loves the chia cinnamon protein granola (I think I combined two of your recipes). I’m excited to try them in an overnight bowl though!
I’ve been meaning to try Chia seeds at the recommendation of a friend. I also read your glowing reports of the seeds and I really want to try them now.
I’ve had chia seeds once before in a fancy trail mix…I’d love to try them out in yogurt or a bowl of oatmeal too!
I have never tried them before but have been wanting to ever since I have started reading your blog!
Oh wow, I’d love to try chia seeds!
I’ve been eyeing them in the grocery store for months now but never bought them, because they were so expensive and I didn’t know if I’d like them. I would definately try them with greek yogurt and fruit first!
my reason’s easy but it still counts… you inspire me to include them in my diet!
I started eating Chia seeds after reading about them in your blog. I like them in overnight oats and my smoothies. I haven’t tried them in anything else.
Like most of your readers, I also eat them daily in my oatmeal. Love that they make it less watery!
I love chia seeds in smoothies! I mix them in at the very end and then let them plump up while I get to work. Then, the smoothie tastes like bubble tea!
I have never tried chia seeds, but you make them sound magical. I would love to try them!
Ever since I’ve been following PBF, I’ve wanted to incorporate chia seeds into my diet. is it me or are they almost impossible to find!? i’m dying to use them in smoothies and overnight oats!!
you can usually find them in bulk bins at health stores like whole foods if you have one near you!
Awesome, thanks Julie! I’ll be on the lookout! Happy New Year! I love your blog! 🙂
I would love to try them so I can add some texture to my meals!
I love it in just about everything, but especially your granola! 🙂
I want to try them since you seem to love them so much, I make an effort to try most all of your recipes and since so many incorporate chia seeds, I suppose it’s about time I begin using them too!
I love that they add thickness and texture. Great in overnight oats!
Love em in my smoothies!
I hadn’t ever heard of chia seeds before they were mentioned on your blog, you love them so much I would love to try them!
I love chia seeds!! I have been looking for them in health food stores arount town but haven’t had any luck. 🙁 It would be amazing to win these!!
I would love to try chia seeds because I have heard so many great things about them! I found Carrots n Cake and read that she uses them. I recently stumbled upon your blog and noticed you use them as well! I am excited to keep reading your blog, and, win or lose, eat some chia seeds!
I’ve never tried them before, but the texture seems fun, and I love things like poppy seeds and tapioca, so maybe they’d be similar? And the health benefits seem great too!
My favorite way to have chia seeds is in overnight oats for sure, but I would love to try the chia puddings, I never have and they look fun!
That chia chocolate pudding recipe you posted sounds incredible. I would love to try it as my end-of-day treat. 🙂
My favorite way to enjoy chia seeds is in oatmeal. I love the texture!
I love eating chia seed with my yogurt and fruit. I make a parfait and add oats on top! hmmmm good