Chia Seed Recipes

Chia Seeds are a pantry staple here. They are high in omega-3, fiber, and are a great source of potassium, calcium, iron, and phosphorus. They are also great for weight loss as they create a gel when added to liquid, allowing you to feel fuller without an increase in calories. They also help stabilize blood sugar when eaten with a meal, by slowing the conversion of starch to sugar. Plus, they have almost no flavor & absorb the flavors around them so they are extremely versatile.

We have been adding them to our diet without any particular recipes so far, but I was looking for other ways to utilize them.  Besides the recipes below (and hundreds of others), there are a few simple ways to make Chia seeds part of your daily menu.  Adding a spooning to your oatmeal or sprinkling them over a salad or into yogurt are great ways to get started.  Enjoy baking?  You can substitute 1 Tbsp Chia seeds and 3 Tbsp water for one large egg when baking or you can allow the seeds to sit in water to form the gel and use it instead of half the butter/oil a recipe calls for.

Chia seeds are available at some major grocery chains and health food stores. You can also order them from Vitacost and Amazon carries the white and black.

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#1 – Chia Crusted Salmon with Asian greens & Tamari dressing

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#2 – Speedy Chia Pizza Crust

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#3 – Chia Seed Omelet

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#4 – Oatmeal Chia Bread

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#5 – Mango Chia Pudding – Gluten Free & Raw

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#6 – Circus Burgers – Lean Beef & Chia Seeds

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#7 – Blueberry Chia Pancakes

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#8 – Chia Protein Packed Chocolate Orbs – A raw, vegan treat

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#9 – Meal Replacement Shake – Organic with chia seeds & flax

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#10 – Apple Pie Chia Pudding

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#11 – Chia Flatbread

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#12 – Berry Chia Pudding