Chia seeds are absolutely wonderful sources of omega-3s, fiber, and protein—but after you've exhausted all the overnight pudding recipes imaginable, how else can you use superfood?
Turns out, the opportunities abound: Chia seeds are an incredibly versatile ingredient that you can use in recipes ranging from quick breads and pancakes to smoothies. Ready to pack your meals with nutrients? Here are 10 recipes that will change the way you think about cooking with chia seeds.
Finish your bag of chia seeds with the 10 delicious recipes below.
1. Rainbow Unicorn Protein Smoothie Bowls
Make 'em stop and stare…as they scroll through their Instagram feed. This stunning smoothie bowl has two types of chia seeds, along with blueberries, raspberries, and mango. Go all out by topping your bowl with edible flowers and star-shaped dragon fruit.
2. Chocolate Chip Cashew Cookie Dough Protein Bites
These protein balls are a satisfying dessert minus common garbage-y ingredients. They're made with oats, nuts, dates, and chia seeds, in addition to protein powder—so you'll get a boost of energy without crashing right afterward.
3. Banana Boat Recipe
When you want the fun of a banana split but aren't as keen on eating ice cream and whipped cream, try this amusing recipe that tops sliced bananas with nut butter, goji berries, and a variety of seeds.
4. Seeded Lemon-Blueberry-Banana Bread
It's always a good time for banana bread. This recipe incorporates lemon and blueberry into the mix, and the chia seeds give the loaf a great texture.
5. Pecan Brown Butter Granola
Who doesn't love a good granola? You can snack on it plain, or add it to whatever you want, whether that's oatmeal or a smoothie bowl. This recipe has that lovely brown butter thing going for it, which means it'll pair nicely with a scoop of ice cream.
6. Chia And Sesame Seed Crackers
Make these crackers for your next book club meeting if you want to save money on hors d'oeuvres and want to look like the mostess hostess ever. They're super easy to make—but that'll be our secret.
7. Raspberry Chia Jam
This vibrant preserve uses Medjool dates instead of refined sugars. And the final product comes together more quickly than a traditional jam, thanks to the chia seeds.
8. Grain-Free Lemon Chia Seed Pancakes With 2-Ingredient Raspberry Sauce
What do you do when you love the fluffiness of a traditional buttermilk pancake but want something a little more...grain-free? Try this coconut flour version, which is also dairy- and nut-free.
9. Healthy Pear Ginger Chia Smoothie
Late summer is when Bartlett pears are at their peak, so September is the perfect time to grab a few at the farmers' market. Blend one with chia seeds, ginger, and spinach for a vegan, gluten-free, and refreshing drink.
10. Vegan Banana Date Muffins
The chia seeds in this recipe are the key to making it vegan: They replace the eggs. But you won't even notice anything's different because you'll be too busy enjoying that classic combination of bananas and dates.
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