Good morning! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite stupid-easy healthy snacks. Aside from being delicious, it also happens to be vegan and Paleo-friendly. A perfectly ripe avocado is one of life’s great yet simple pleasures.
Rich in filling fiber, heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, and potassium, this recipe (if you can call it that) takes all of 5 minutes to prepare and makes a great after-work snack or even a rushed breakfast. All for under 200 calories. Enjoy!
Here’s what you do:
Take half a pitted avocado and sprinkle with a teaspoon of chia seeds, plus a dash of sea salt.
Eat out of the skin with a spoon.
What’s your favorite quick & easy snack?
Is it potentially a swallowing hazard to consume unhydrated chia seeds?
That’s a great question. I actually wrote a post that addressed that a few weeks ago, but the short answer is yes. I would not recommend downing a large spoonful of dry chia seeds. That said, a very small amount in the context of a snack or meal where you’re getting moisture from a food like avocado or a sauce or condiment is much safer. Drinking water is also helpful.