Chia seeds have become the most trending seeds due to their health benefits. Chia seeds are an extraordinary source of fiber. In addition to that, chia seeds are good for cholesterol control, improving skin quality, reducing fast aging, and helping with weight loss. Mixing soaked chia seeds with water might sound like a boring idea, I will mention some interesting ways of consuming chia seeds in your daily diet.
1.Chia Pudding
Use soaked chia seeds in your pudding recipe. For a thicker texture include a spoon of extra chia seeds in your pudding. Include flavouring like vanilla, and cocoa in your pudding to increase its taste and essence.
2.Chia Water
Drinking chia water 2 times a day is very effective for weight and cholesterol loss. Mixing 1 tablespoon of chia seeds with a glass of water is very effective.
3.Chia Cereal
Soak chia seeds overnight and sprinkle them on tops of nuts, and fruits. You can also mix it with mashed banana mix and vanilla extract, so it would increase its taste.
4.Chia Baked In Cakes
Cakes are usually high in fat and sugar. However, soaked chia seeds would help balance the diet and taste. So, adding chia seeds into the cake would boost fiber, protein, and omega-3 content.
Ingredients:
- Flour
- Vanilla Extract
- Leavening Agents
- Cocoa Powder
- Sugar
- Egg
- Milk
- Oil
- Boiling Water
- To Frost
- Chia Seeds
5.Chia Jam
Chia seeds can absorb water 12 times more than dry weight in water, which makes a great substitute for thick texture in jam. Chia jams are much easier to make compared to normal jams.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of Chia seeds
- 2 cups fresh fruit
- 1 squeezed lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or syrup
- Chia Seeds
6.Chia Energy Bites
Combine chia seeds with butter, biscuits, and sweet bites. Freeze them for some time until the chia gets properly blended. This becomes a nutritious snack.
Ingredients:
- Quick Oats
- Shredded Coconut
- Chia Seeds
- Chocolate Chips
- Honey
- Peanut Butter
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla
7.Chia Sprinkles On Salads
Overnight soaked chia seeds when added to vegetable or fruit salads, act as a great nutritional recipe for a healthy morning breakfast. An additional advantage is that chia seeds don’t alter the taste of salad but instead act as a flavoring agent.
8.Chia In Homemade Granola
Before baking, mix chia seeds with a granola recipe. The seeds will include a nutty flavour which boosts the nutritional value of granola.
Ingredients:
- Salt
- Flour
- Rolled Oats
- Cinnamon
- Chia seeds
- Coconut Oil
- Maple Syrup
- Vanilla Extract
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
9.Chia Truffles
Chia truffles are vegan, refined-sugar-free, and healthy and are great energy fixes for all age groups. A great recipe to satisfy mid-day cravings.
Ingredients:
- Dates(seedless)
- Almonds
- Dark Chocolate
- Shredded Coconut
- Chia Seeds
- Flax Seeds
10.Parfait
Amidst a cup of yogurt and honey, chia seeds would increase the taste of parfait. Adding chia seeds to raita would also act as a nutritious meal.
Ingredients:
- Sliced Strawberries
- Blueberries
- For the Cream
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Powdered Sugar
- Chia Seeds
11.Chia Seeds Cracker
Adding chia seeds to crackers is a great idea which gives extra crunch and texture. It’s a great idea to use chia seeds for crackers.
Ingredients:
- Spices
- Almond Flour
- Chia Seeds
- Water
12.Chia Oatmeal
Adding overnight chia seeds to oatmeal takes little effort. Along with nuts, and dry fruits chia seeds would give a great taste to oatmeal making a nutritious diet.
13.Soups Stews
Chia seeds are a great replacement for flour to thicken while preparing soups. Just overnight or for 1-2 hours soak chia seeds, and then add them to soup to get a thickened texture and to prepare a nutritious meal.
14.In A Stir Fry
Chia seeds can even be added to stir-fries. Just take a tablespoon of chia seeds and mix it well to get a great and crunchy flavor to the fries.
15.Baked In Bread
Chia seeds can be added to breads as well. While baking sprinkle chia seeds on top and take them along with that. Chia seed’s crunchiness can be felt in breads.
Ingredients:
- Active dry yeast
- Warm water
- Sugar
- Salt
- Canola oil
- Bread flour
- Chia Seeds
16.In Pancakes
Chia seeds can be added to pancakes as well. With pancake flavor, chia seeds would also increase their taste and nutritious value.
Ingredients:
- Water
- Egg
- Melted Butter
- Vanilla Essence
- Maida
- Salt
- Baking Powder
- Milk Mini
- Toned Milk
- Cream
- Chopped seasonal fruits
- Chia Seeds
17.In Yoghurt
Chia seeds would act as a great topping for yogurt. If you want crispiness, add them without soaking the seeds overnight.
18.Chia Seeds Pizza Base
Chia seeds are of high fiber, giving a crunchy texture to the pizza base. Simply make a pizza dough and chia seeds to them.
Ingredients:
- Chia seeds
- Whole Wheat Flour
- Salt
- Baking soda
- Dried Basil
- Garlic Powder
- Olive oil
- Water
- Marinara Sauce
- Cheese
- Tomato
- Chopped Basil
- Mushroom or eggplant
19.Homemade Lemonade
It’s interesting to add chia seeds to lemonade. Soaked chia seeds are a better option. Soak 1.5 tablespoons of chia seeds in 2 cups of cold water for a 1/2 hour. Then, add the juice from one lemon and a sweetener of your choice such as jaggery or honey.
Ingredients:
- Lemon
- Water
- Salt/ Jaggery
- Chia Seeds
20.Chia Seeds Ice Pops
Chia seeds can be added to your favorite treats such as ice creams. Freeze chia seeds inside ice cream on sticks, for a dairy-free alternative.
Ingredients:
- Lemon Juice
- Chia Seeds
- Plant-Based Milk
- Maple Syrup
- Ripe Strawberries ( Fruit as per the ice pop)
