What are chia seeds?

PrizePopple

I have chia seeds with almond milk to help me get my fiber for the day since it's high in fiber for such a tiny amount.

SophiaSerrao

shrinkingletters wrote: »

I buy this type and throw it into my smoothie and sometimes sprinkle it on peanut butter and agave toast.

Christ, that looks so good! And convenient to get some healthy fats in when they're lacking. Wonderfully flavored.

But, just like PB2, we probably don't have it over here u.u

ahoy_m8

Chia also add body to some soups, e.g. "Cream of" broccoli soup (puréed in chicken stock, no cream). I love it in some soups & don't love in others. In addition to substituting for egg, some people sub soaked chia (forms a gel) for 1/3 to 1/2 the oil in a dressing. When I've done chia pudding, I barely scald milk, purée some almonds & orange zest in it then add the chia & chill overnight. Caloric but seriously nutritious and yummy.

shrinkingletters

ahoy_m8 wrote: »

Chia also add body to some soups, e.g. "Cream of" broccoli soup (puréed in chicken stock, no cream). I love it in some soups & don't love in others. In addition to substituting for egg, some people sub soaked chia (forms a gel) for 1/3 to 1/2 the oil in a dressing. When I've done chia pudding, I barely scald milk, purée some almonds & orange zest in it then add the chia & chill overnight. Caloric but seriously nutritious and yummy.

This sounds fantastic! Gives me ideas!

Clarewho

Proceed with caution I think!!

jessypug

Chia seeds are full of Omega 3, health food stores like Holland and Barrett sell them in the UK