Fruit Salad With Chia Seeds
4 servings
Chia seeds contain fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and a variety of vitamins!
Ingredients
Makes 4 Servings
- 1/3 sliced papaya, seeded
- 1 nectarine
- 1 melon
- 1 1/2 c (2.25 g) grapes
- 1 orange
- 1 apple
- 1 mango
- 1 banana
- 1/4 c (62 g) amaranth, puffed or precooked
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chia seeds
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) sliced almonds
Directions
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Cut all the fruit into pieces, except for the bananas. Mix well.
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Cook the amaranth according to the package directions if not puffed or precooked.
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Sprinkle with sliced almonds, chia seeds, and puffed amaranth.
Finish by adding banana slices just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving:
Calories: 243
Fat: 3.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Calories From Fat: 12%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 4.7 g
Carbohydrate: 53.9 g
Sugar: 40.6 g
Fiber: 7.8 g
Sodium: 62 mg
Calcium: 78 mg
Iron: 1.6 mg
Vitamin C: 121.2 mg
Beta-Carotene: 3,636 mcg
Vitamin E: 2.2 mg