Source: New Africa, AdobeStockNot long ago, chia seeds seemed exotic, but now they hardly surprise anyone. This superfood has been especially appreciated by healthy eating enthusiasts, as chia seeds are so easy and convenient to add to a variety of healthy dishes. We're sharing 20 great recipes!
1. Healthy Milk Pudding with Chia Seeds
Source: postila.ruThe advantage is that you can use any milk for the pudding, including plant-based.
You will need: 300 ml milk, 40-50 g chia seeds, berries, sweetener.
Preparation: Pour milk over chia seeds, add sweetener to taste, and stir for half a minute. Let it sit for 5 minutes, stir again, and let the pudding thicken. Layer it in glasses, alternating with berries.
2. Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal with Chia Seeds
Source: domochozyayki.ruEven if you're not a big fan of oatmeal, it will be hard to resist this one.
You will need: 80 g rolled oats, 2 tsp carob powder, 1 tsp chia seeds, 1 tsp flax seeds, sweetener.
Preparation: Mix the oats and other ingredients. Pour hot water over them, covering the oats by about 5 mm. Stir thoroughly and let sit for 10 minutes, covered.
3. Homemade Green Buckwheat Candies with Chia Seeds
Source: mavink.comThis homemade treat is sure to impress with its originality!
You will need: 1 cup green buckwheat flour, 4 tbsp chia seeds, 4 tbsp sesame seeds, 15 g shredded coconut, 20 pieces dried apricots, 20 ml lemon juice, 5 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp carob powder.
Preparation: Soak dried apricots in hot water for half an hour, drain, and blend with honey and lemon juice. Add a little water if necessary. Add green buckwheat flour, sesame seeds, and soaked chia seeds. Knead the mixture, form candies, and roll them in carob powder and sesame seeds.
4. Strawberry Salad with Chia Seeds
Source: dzen.ruSuch an interesting and vibrant salad that will delight even gourmets.
You will need: 150 g strawberries, 100 g salad mix, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 1 lemon, 1 tsp grainy mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Pour lemon juice and a small amount of water over chia seeds. Let sit for 15 minutes, then mix with olive oil and mustard. Roughly chop the strawberries, mix them with salad greens, and drizzle with the dressing.
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5. Cherry, Almond Milk, and Chia Seed Smoothie
Source: pinterest.comFrozen pitted cherries are ideal for this recipe.
You will need: 1 kiwi, 1 cup cherries, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 250 ml almond milk.
Preparation: Without thawing the cherries, blend them. Add peeled kiwi pieces and blend again. Add almond milk and chia seeds, and blend the smoothie one more time.
6. Chia Pudding with Yogurt and Strawberries
Source: foodious.comThis pudding can be prepared the night before for breakfast. A wonderful breakfast!
You will need: 2 tbsp chia seeds, 150 ml yogurt, 70 g strawberries, 5 g pine nuts.
Preparation: Pour yogurt over chia seeds, stir thoroughly, and leave in the refrigerator overnight. Add strawberry pieces to the pudding and sprinkle with pine nuts.
7. Healthy Vegetable Salad with Chia Seeds
Source: mirtesen.ruA few chia seeds will make even the simplest fresh vegetable salad much more interesting.
You will need: 1 cucumber, 1 tomato, 100 g cabbage, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chia seeds.
Preparation: Finely chop all vegetables and dress them with lemon juice and olive oil. Season the salad to taste and sprinkle with chia seeds.
8. Healthy Banana Pudding with Chia Seeds
Source: vk.comOf all the chia pudding variations, this one is the sweetest without sugar or sweeteners.
You will need: 1 banana, 3/4 cup almond or coconut milk, 3 tbsp chia seeds, 0.5 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Blend the banana with plant-based milk, add cinnamon and chia seeds, and stir. Let the pudding sit for half an hour to swell. You can also leave it in the refrigerator overnight.
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9. Banana Muffins with Oatmeal and Chia Seeds
Source: goodhabit.ruHealthy baking can also be delicious and very diverse.
You will need: 100 g rolled oats, 2 eggs, 100 ml yogurt, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 banana, 2 tbsp bran, 1 handful dried cranberries, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Pour yogurt over oats and let sit for 15 minutes. Add eggs, honey, and mashed banana. Mix, add the remaining ingredients, and knead the mixture. Divide into muffin molds and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Healthy Cucumber Salad with Chia and Sesame Seeds
Source: recepty-s-photo.ruA light recipe for those who are mindful of their diet and figure.
You will need: 1 cucumber, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tsp chia seeds, 1 tsp sesame seeds, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop cucumbers and herbs to taste, add spices, chia seeds, and sesame seeds. Dress the salad with Greek yogurt and serve.
11. Green Smoothie with Chia Seeds
Source: pinterest.comIt's no wonder green smoothies are considered the healthiest!
You will need: 1 bunch arugula, 1 bunch spinach, 1 kiwi, 1 tbsp chia seeds.
Preparation: Peel and chop the kiwi, and wash and dry the arugula and spinach. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
12. Kefir Chia Pudding with Honey
Source: postila.ruWhen serving, be sure to add your favorite fruits or berries.
You will need: 15 g chia seeds, 1 tsp honey, 1 pinch vanilla, 250 ml kefir.
Preparation: Thoroughly mix all ingredients until smooth. Pour the pudding into a jar or glasses and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
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13. Healthy Bread with Chia and Flax Seeds
Source: pinterest.comThe best alternative to any store-bought bread, and it's not difficult to make at all.
You will need: 200 ml kefir, 1 egg, 40 g chia seeds, 30 g flax seeds, 100 g whole wheat flour, 1 tsp baking soda, spices.
Preparation: Grind chia and flax seeds in a coffee grinder. Thoroughly mix all ingredients to form a sticky dough, place it in a baking pan, and bake the bread for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Exotic Smoothie with Chia Seeds
Source: about-tea.ruAn original smoothie recipe with exotic fruits.
You will need: 1 banana, 1 kiwi, 15 g chia seeds, 100 ml orange juice, 100 ml peach juice.
Preparation: Peel and roughly chop the kiwi and banana. Blend them, add orange juice and chia seeds, and blend everything again.
15. Berry Pudding with Chia Seeds
Source: dzen.ruIt tastes especially good with berries like blueberries or currants.
You will need: 1/4 cup berries, 0.5 tsp cinnamon, 0.5 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp chia seeds, 200 ml almond milk.
Preparation: Blend almond milk, berries, and honey. Add the remaining ingredients, mix well, and let the pudding swell.
16. Healthy Oatmeal Cookies with Chia Seeds
Source: pinterest.comNot entirely classic, but delicious oatmeal cookies with cottage cheese and kefir.
You will need: 50 g rolled oats, 50 ml kefir, 10 g butter, 30 g flour, 1 g baking powder, 30 g cottage cheese, 5 g chia seeds, 5 g sesame seeds, sweetener.
Preparation: Grind rolled oats in a blender. Separately whisk cottage cheese, kefir, and butter until smooth. Mix all ingredients and knead the dough. Form and bake cookies for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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17. Apple, Spinach, and Chia Seed Smoothie
Source: AdobeStockIf you want to make the smoothie sweeter, add a spoon of honey.
You will need: 2 apples, 1 banana, 1 bunch spinach, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 lemon, water.
Preparation: Squeeze juice from the lemon, and peel and chop the apples and banana. Blend all ingredients and add water until desired consistency is reached.
18. Healthy Ice Cream with Chia Seeds
Source: pinterest.comSpeaking of unusual and healthy desserts, we definitely recommend trying this recipe.
You will need: 70 ml milk, 5 g chia seeds, 80 g dates, 80 g prunes, 200 g banana, 20 g cashews.
Preparation: Soak chia seeds in milk for half an hour, then add all other ingredients and blend until smooth. Place the ice cream in the freezer.
19. Healthy Syrniki (Cottage Cheese Pancakes) with Chia Seeds
Source: dolcevitablog.ruIt's best to fry these syrniki in a non-stick pan without oil.
You will need: 120 g cottage cheese, 5 g shredded coconut, 2 tbsp chia seeds.
Preparation: Lightly grind the shredded coconut. Thoroughly mix all ingredients and leave this mixture in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, form syrniki from the dough and fry them on both sides.
20. Keto Muffins with Ricotta and Chia Seeds
Source: heaclub.ruA great treat with tea or a quick snack for those following a keto diet.
You will need: 60 g ricotta, 30 g coconut flour, 40 g erythritol, 1 g vanilla, 5 g butter, 3 g baking powder, 3 g chia seeds, 2 eggs.
Preparation: Blend eggs, ricotta, baking powder, vanilla, and erythritol. Add coconut flour and chia seeds, mix, and pour the batter into greased molds. Bake muffins in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.