Chia seeds?

Blazing_Brunette

Hey community wanted to know if anyone uses chia seeds , and if yes , any recipes ?

IILikeToMoveItMoveIt

I put them in my tea. Anywhere from 1tsp to 1tblsp. I let them soak up some liquid before i drink them. If you don't already you might want rinse your cup immediately after, stuff is like glue!

Faithful_Chosen

Yessss! I love my chia seeds (and hemp seeds) for a crunchy bite in my morning Greek yoghurt with fruit. They go nicely in anything they can absorb, really. Pudding as well. Nom nom nom!

hellobirdie_xo

chia seed pudding is great - i blend one banana, about 100ml of milk and a couple of grams of cacao powder, then soak about tbsp of them in the liquid overnight in the fridge, then serve with frozen berries in the morning
if you look on places like pintrest, there's millions of recopies

MelissaWinborn

My roommate told me he has made bread with it. Apparently there is a receipe somewhere online.. Google.

MelissaWinborn

MelissaWinborn wrote: »

My roommate told me he has made bread with it. Apparently there is a receipe somewhere online.. Google.

Sorry I was flax seed bread!! Correction.

snowflake930

You can add them to just about anything. I put them in my yogurt, on my salads, in smoothies, on my poached egg.

ActuarialChef

Question - what are chia seeds FOR?

oh_happy_day

I put a tsp in my overnight oats every morning. I've also made chia pudding - there are heaps of recipes online. The texture is a bit different, sort of like tapioca pudding. I like it though.

Here are a few recipes to get you started:
http://ohsheglows.com/2014/04/07/almost-instant-chocolate-chia-pudding/
https://minimalistbaker.com/overnight-chocolate-chia-seed-pudding/
http://www.popsugar.com.au/fitness/Gluten-Free-Paleo-Chia-Pudding-Recipe-34337879 (this is my favourite, it also works with cows milk rather than coconut which lowers the calories. It's delicious with banana).

oh_happy_day

ActuarialChef wrote: »

Question - what are chia seeds FOR?

They're high in fibre, high in omega 3s, protein, calcium, magnesium etc. And the way they absorb liquids makes them useful to play with in the kitchen. You can put them on cereal, yoghurt, fruit. They're often used in vegan baking as a egg substitute. They can thicken smoothies and sauces too.

moglovesshoez

You can make bread with them http://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/chia-seed-recipes/

shadygardener

This is all good information. I bought some yesterday, but didn't know how to use them. Thanks!

jacobs18201

What do they taste like????

madeleadele

Some general info:
Chia seeds should NOT be consumed without soaking for at least an hour as they are a choking hazard!!
They don't have a taste, but plump up overnight, forming a jello-like consistency. They're less flavor and more filling. They can be put in smoothies, chia pudding (recipes below), yogurt, oatmeal...anything liquid-based, really. Chia pudding is just milk and chia seeds, and it forms a pudding-like consistency due to the chia seeds absorbing the fluid.
I like to put less than a tablespoon in my overnight oats.

Recipes (pretty basic):
http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Chia-Pudding-Recipe-34333463
http://www.self.com/food/2015/03/make-ahead-chia-breakfast-obsessed/

jacobs18201

Oh. Interesting.. I think I'll need to get some.. kinda like tapioca but with nutritional value.

AddieOverhaul

"Chia seeds should NOT be consumed without soaking for at least an hour as they are a choking hazard!!"

I never soak them, I just throw them in my yogurt or smoothies or salad and eat them. I've even put them directly in mouth and swallowed. I would think it's only a choking hazard if you inhale rather than swallow - which would apply to a number of small things. I've accidentally inhaled quinoa but never chia seeds. I'm just saying this so people aren't scared off of eating them without soaking.

Edited to add quotations because I somehow messed up quoting it.

AddieOverhaul

jacobs18201 wrote: »

What do they taste like????

They don't really have a taste which is why they are good for mixing into things. You get the health benefits and they help fill you up but they don't alter flavours.

Blazing_Brunette

AddieOverhaul wrote: »

jacobs18201 wrote: »

What do they taste like????

They don't really have a taste which is why they are good for mixing into things. You get the health benefits and they help fill you up but they don't alter flavours.

Thanks everyone !!!!

46carmen

I put them in scrambled eggs along with spinach.

mumblemagic

Just in case anyone wants health info from a reputable source...

http://www.webmd.com/diet/truth-about-chia?page=2

retirehappy

I think chia has a slightly nutty taste to it. I add to smoothies, muffins (easily goes anywhere a poppy seed could) and salads. It has good fiber

Also I don't presoak them either. Just like I don't snort them

stevwil41

I like to use them in smoothies (particularly recipes that aren't very think, I let the ingredients set for about 20 minutes before blending) and I've made chia puddings with varying degrees of success (it mostly depends on the other ingredients and flavorings). I also sprinkle them on salads and non-mayo based coleslaws.

madeleadele

I'm not 100% sure about the choking hazard (in truth I've eaten them pre-soak), but I've seen someone warn before. In theory, I guess if you're eating them plain you could choke. Nix the choking hazard!

daniwilford

I eat them with out soaking all the time and don't see choking as being a problem. I sprinkle them over my salad. They are great at helping you stay regular. My teen son who is not using them for weight lose, but likes the extra fiber, uses them in pancakes with syrup, in smoothies or anything with a sauce. I think they have a mild nutty taste.

txfrankie0823

How do u eat or use chia seeds??

Just bought them but have any ideas

Faithful_Chosen

txfrankie0823 wrote: »

How do u eat or use chia seeds??

Just bought them but have any ideas

Read above... There are lots of ideas.

jgnatca

I enjoy chia seeds for their high proportion of soluble fiber. They are high in calories, too, but you don't need that many.

Here's an interesting recipe of my own creation. I would also add equal proportion of yogurt, which turns it neon pink:

http://www.grouprecipes.com/139236/ginger-beets.html

My refrigerator oatmeal has frozen fruit, yogurt, about 1/4 cup oatmeal, and a teaspoon of chia seeds.

kshama2001

I put chia seeds in smoothies and refrigerator oatmeal.

amykluver

I do them in my overbite oats as well - if you add a tablespoon of the, add 2 T of extra liquid/nut milk.

I've heard (but not tried yet) that you can use chia & water as an egg sub in vegan baking (like a "flax egg") where you soak them a bit to get to a gelatinous consistency.

My fave is to make pudding (which I do a little different than most recipes I've seen). I made a yummy dark chocolate pudding last night:

- 2/3c Silk Vanilla Casherw milk
- 1 T organic raw cacao powder (unsweetened Dutch cocoa would work too)
- 1 T organic blue agave nectar
- 1 1/3.- 2 T chia seeds (depending on how firm you want it)

> Mix the cacao & agave until it's a thick melted chocolate look. Then add it to the milk & blend (I use small jars so I just lid & shake it). Then add your chia & mix again. Before you refrigerate it - be sure to scrape any chia down from the sides back into the liquid. The more chia you use - the firmer it will be so it depends on how thick you want it.

cbelc2

Chia seeds are your best source of cholesterol lowering ALA among fiber and a host of other micronutrients I toss a tablespoonful into my morning smoothie. They should be soaked in liquid before consuming because they absorb liquid really fast and could be a choking hazard if eaten dry.

alfiedn

All the ideas here are great. I use them often as a chia seed pudding. I've also added them to overnight oats and smoothies. I've seen them in "nutrition" bars and have used them in "energy balls" that my husband LOVES. I have a friend that even adds them to her water.

I love the texture of chia seed pudding. although it does look a little like salamander/frog eggs. (Which I find entertaining).