Source: Dusk, AdobeStockChia seeds are an amazing superfood that has only recently become popular. They are rich in calcium, iron, potassium, and a host of other beneficial micronutrients. But many people still don't know what to do with them or how to cook them. So, we've put together and are sharing this large collection of recipes!
1. Fruit Breakfast with Chia Seeds
Source: medaboutme.ruInstead of yogurt, you can use regular kefir or another fermented milk product to your taste.
You will need: 200 ml yogurt, 2 tbsp chia seeds, sugar, fruits.
Preparation: Add sugar and chia seeds to the yogurt, mix, and leave in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours. Spoon into a glass or bowl and garnish with chopped fruit.
2. Coconut Chia Pudding
Source: food.inmyroom.ruTo make the pudding completely healthy and diet-friendly, use Jerusalem artichoke syrup instead of sugar.
You will need: 3 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 250 ml coconut milk, 100 g berries.
Preparation: Mix sugar with coconut milk until dissolved. Add chia seeds, pour the mixture into molds, and leave for 3 hours in the refrigerator. Mash the berries with a fork, layer them on top, and serve.
3. Homemade Chia Seed Bread
Source: justsovet.ruYou can even do without a bread maker. An oven and a baking pan will suffice!
You will need: 170 ml kefir, 1 egg, 40 g chia seeds, 30 g flax seeds, 100 g flour, 1 tsp baking soda, spices.
Preparation: Grind chia and flax seeds in a coffee grinder, and mix with sifted flour. Mix the egg with kefir, add baking soda, season to taste, and slowly incorporate the dry ingredients. Knead the dough, place it in a mold, and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
4. Chia Seed Smoothie
Source: newsgomel.byThis drink makes an excellent snack. And thanks to plant-based milk, it's also completely vegan.
You will need: 80 g strawberries, 1 cup almond milk, 3 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Blend strawberries, honey, and almond milk in a blender. Add chia seeds and leave the smoothie in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to allow them to swell.
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5. Coffee Drink with Chia Seeds
Source: kartinkin.netAn unusual refreshing find for summer!
You will need: 40 ml coffee, 1 cup cherry juice, 2 tbsp chia seeds.
Preparation: Brew or steep coffee in advance and pour into a glass container. Add cherry juice and chia seeds, shake, close, and leave in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
6. Chia Caviar
Source: behance.netHere's an unusual substitute for real fish caviar! Serve as an appetizer and use for sandwiches.
You will need: 9 tbsp water, 3 tbsp chia seeds, 2 nori sheets, 2 tbsp flaxseed oil, 4 tbsp soy sauce.
Preparation: Grind nori sheets in a coffee grinder and mix with chia seeds. Add the remaining ingredients, mix the mass, and let it swell for several hours.
7. Carrot Patties with Chia Seeds
Source: vk.comA hearty vegetarian recipe for everyday. Tofu is used here as the protein.
You will need: 100 g chia seeds, 115 g carrots, 200 ml water, 30 g cilantro, 100 g tofu, 2 tsp oat flour, spices, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Soak chia seeds in warm water for a couple of hours. Finely chop cilantro and grate carrots. Mix all ingredients except sesame seeds, and season the mixture. If it's too thick, add a spoonful of oil. Form patties, roll them in sesame seeds, and place on parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Oatmeal with Chia Seeds
Source: banketof.ruIf you love oatmeal for breakfast, you probably know many ways to prepare it. Here's another one to add to your collection!
You will need: 50 g oatmeal, 120 ml almond milk, 2 tbsp honey, 0.5 banana, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 20 g berries.
Preparation: Pour oatmeal and chia seeds into a jar. Add honey and almond milk, mix, and leave everything in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, add sliced banana and berries to the oatmeal.
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9. Chia Energy Bars
Source: dramaticpancake.comHomemade energy bars are much simpler to make than they seem at first glance.
You will need: 1-2 bananas, 6 tbsp rolled oats, 60 g walnuts, 40 g raisins, 2 tsp chia seeds.
Preparation: Grind walnuts, raisins, and chia seeds in a blender. Add bananas and blend again. Add oats, mix, let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, and then spread it on parchment paper. Bake everything in the oven for about 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, then cut into bars.
10. Homemade Chia Seed Candies
Source: uschia.comBoth adults and children will love these candies, and they are also healthy.
You will need: 150 g dates, 100 g hazelnuts, 40 g cocoa powder, 40 g shredded coconut, 30 g chia seeds, 1 orange.
Preparation: Soak hazelnuts and dates in water for 20 minutes, pat dry, and blend in a blender. Add orange zest and juice, and all other ingredients, then blend again until smooth. Form the mixture into round candies and refrigerate for an hour.
11. Cottage Cheese Casserole with Chia Seeds
Source: hi-chef.ruThe perfect accompaniment to a cup of black tea or aromatic coffee.
You will need: 250 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1 tbsp semolina, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Mash cottage cheese with egg and sugar. Add semolina and chia seeds, mix, and let sit for 10 minutes. Place the mixture into a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Chia Seed Soufflé
Source: pinterest.ruA little gelatin ensures the pleasant consistency of the soufflé.
You will need: 300 ml ryazhenka or yogurt, 50 ml water, 10 g gelatin, 1 tsp cocoa, 1.5 tbsp chia seeds, sugar or sweetener.
Preparation: Prepare gelatin in water according to instructions. Mix ryazhenka with cocoa and sugar or sweetener. Add chia seeds, pour in gelatin, and whisk everything with a mixer for 5 minutes. Pour the dessert into molds and refrigerate until set.
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13. Apple and Chia Seed Casserole
Source: yankelevitch.ruInstead of apples, you can use other fruits. For example, it's very tasty with peaches or pears.
You will need: 150 g cottage cheese, 1 apple, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp chia seeds.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese with eggs and sugar until smooth. Add finely grated peeled apple, chia seeds, and mix. Place the mixture into a baking dish and bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Banana Chia Ice Cream
Source: pinterest.comIf you want an even creamier texture, take the ice cream out every half hour and stir it.
You will need: 2 bananas, 150 ml coconut milk, 2 tbsp chia seeds.
Preparation: Roughly chop the peeled banana and slightly freeze it. Blend it with coconut milk until smooth, then add chia seeds. Transfer the mixture to a container and put it in the freezer.
15. Chia and Pumpkin Casserole
Source: yankelevitch.ruThis casserole takes a little longer to prepare than a regular cottage cheese casserole, but the result is worth it!
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 250 g pumpkin, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp starch, 80 g sugar, 1 tsp zest, 1 pinch salt, 2 tbsp chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, 100 g 15% sour cream, 1 tbsp powdered sugar.
Preparation: Thinly slice the pumpkin, bake until tender, and mash into a puree. Blend it with cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, salt, zest, and spices. Add starch and chia seeds, mix, and let the dough rest for half an hour.
Pour the dough into a mold and bake in the oven for 45 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius. Whip sour cream with powdered sugar until foamy and pour over the casserole. Return it to the oven for another 7 minutes.
16. Banana Muffin with Chia Seeds
Source: mabelslabels.comHomemade baked goods can be simple and original at the same time!
You will need: 3 bananas, 250 g flour, 100 g sugar, 90 g butter, 2 eggs, 25 g chia seeds, 50 g walnuts, 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Blend 2 bananas, softened butter, sugar, and eggs in a blender. Add flour, baking powder, chopped walnuts, and chia seeds, mix well, and pour half of the batter into a mold. Arrange the remaining sliced banana and pour the rest of the batter over it. Bake the muffin in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 50-60 minutes.
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17. Blueberry Muffins with Chia Seeds
Source: artfile.meThese muffins are especially good during fresh blueberry season.
You will need: 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1.5 cups flour, 2 tsp baking soda, 2 egg whites, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp zest, 0.5 cup blueberries, spices.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients. Whisk egg whites with lemon juice and combine both mixtures. Add zest and blueberries, mix again, and spoon the batter into muffin cups. Bake the muffins in the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Oat Bread with Chia Seeds
Source: pinterest.atNothing in common with ordinary store-bought bread. There's not even any flour!
You will need: 150 g rolled oats, 130 g sunflower seeds, 100 g flax seeds, 25 g chia seeds, 20 g pumpkin seeds, 20 g psyllium, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt, 400 ml water.
Preparation: Grind half of the flax seeds in a coffee grinder. Mix all dry ingredients thoroughly and add oil with water. Knead the dough and let it rest for 2 hours. Place it in a mold and bake for 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Flip the bread and bake for another 30 minutes.
19. Stuffed Apples with Cottage Cheese and Chia
Source: schoolfoodkurs.comBe sure to add plenty of your favorite spices – cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, vanilla.
You will need: 5 apples, 100 g cottage cheese, 30 g almonds, 10 g butter, 10 g chia seeds, 10 g powdered sugar, honey, spices.
Preparation: Thoroughly mix cottage cheese, powdered sugar, honey, spices, chopped almonds, and chia seeds. Cut off the tops of the apples, scoop out the core, and place a small piece of butter inside each. Fill with the cottage cheese mixture and bake the apples in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Buckwheat Patties with Mushrooms and Chia Seeds
Source: lacucharaveggie.comChia seeds are suitable not only for desserts, drinks, or baked goods. You can even make patties with them!
You will need: 200 g buckwheat, 100 g chia seeds, 300 g champignons, 2 onions, 1 bunch of herbs, spices, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Boil buckwheat until cooked. Finely chop onions and mushrooms and fry until the liquid evaporates. Add to the buckwheat, and also add chia seeds. Blend everything, season, and add chopped herbs. Form small patties, roll them in sesame seeds, and fry on both sides.