While we’re on a chia seed kick, you need to try our bubbly Summer Jam Float! 

Traditional Summer Jam Floats combine jam, vanilla ice cream and bubbly soda into a frothy dessert. Our gut-friendly version uses effervescent probiotic soda, our Chia Seed Jam and a scoop or two of frozen yogurt for a flavored float you’ll want to make all year long.

Why We Love These Ingredients

Prebiotic sodas have become popular thanks to their gut-friendly benefits. Like regular soda pop, prebiotic soda is carbonated and comes in various flavors like lime, orange, and cola.  But unlike traditional soda, they contain prebiotics. Prebiotics function as ‘food’ for the healthy bacteria in your digestive system. These sodas contain prebiotics in the form of inulin, extracted from chicory root.  They may also include apple cider vinegar as well as a variety of minerals and herbs.

As a result, prebiotic soda is a great source of fiber.  One can contains about 2 grams of fiber and 4 grams of added sugar.  Compare that to regular soda pop which has 0 fiber and a whopping 35 grams of added sugar!  Speaking of added sugar, Prebiotic soda doesn’t contain high fructose corn syrup like traditional sodas do.

Chia seeds are also packed with digestive-friendly fiber and may even help you feel less hungry. What’s more, they are a source of alpha lipoic acid an Omega-3 fatty acid important for heart, brain, and skin health.

And you’ve got to love frozen yogurt! Compared to regular ice cream, frozen yogurt contains live probiotic cultures, lower levels of lactose, calcium for bone density and fewer calories than ice cream. Most frozen yogurt, just like the regular stuff, contains live probiotic cultures.

Pro Tips for Easy Prep

This is the perfect recipe to use with our Chia Seed Jam! You can also make this with different berry jam flavors, such as strawberry, grape, or raspberry for unique taste combinations.

Chill the glass and ingredients before assembling the float to keep it frozen until the last sip.

If you can’t find prebiotic soda, you can swap it out for fresh orange juice or any one of your favorite juices or seltzers. You can even use kombucha if you would like. Feel free to experiment with different yogurt flavors as well. Don’t be afraid to unleash your creativity; the end result will be delicious, we promise!

Chia Seed Jam Float

Ingredients: 

• 1 TBSP plus 1 tsp. chia seed jam
• ¾ cup chilled probiotic soda [such as Olipop, Poppi, Wildwonder], Cream, Vanilla, Strawberry Vanilla, or similar flavor
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1-2 scoops Frozen vanilla yogurt 

Instructions:

1. Chill a 10-oz. or larger glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
   
   
2. Place 1 TBSP of chia jam on the sides of the chilled glass using a spoon. Add the remaining 1 tsp jam to the bottom of the glass.
   
   
3. Add ¼ cup chilled soda and 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice. Stir to combine.
   
   
4. Add 2 scoops of vanilla yogurt, then top it off with the remaining soda.
   
   
5. Cheers to good gut health! Enjoy!

recipe source:

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/summer-jam-floats