How do you use your chia seeds?

misslynn23

I mix them in my yogurt and also in whatever I am drinking.

Does anyone have any recipes they can share? Im curious about the "pudding" and also the fresca drinks.

shaycg21

I just started mine this week. I go ahead and add them to the water the night before. Today I put them in my eggs I had for breakfast and I used one tablespoon in addition to 2T of salad dressing on my salad. I can not wait to read what others do.

Altarian

a week ago i started using chia seeds in Overnight Oats in a Jar.

Here is the Recipe for anyone who wants to try it

1/4 cup Quick Oats
1/4 of a medium banana sliced
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp chia seeds
5 drops stevia

Put all ingredients into a pint jar.
after closing the jar shake it to mix everything together
add crunchy toppings if you want such as nuts, or granola right before eating it the next day.

valeriek14

bump-curious to see what others say too. Also where can you find chia seeds, only online? Would love to make some overnight oats!

valerieg78

I put them in my applesauce

StrawberrySt

I use Chia seeds when I bake and have made banana, apple and cinnamon bread which is delicious!!

http://www.healthyfoodguide.com.au/recipes/2011/march/banana-apple-cinnamon-bread-with-chia-seeds

I tried the pudding with coconut milk, honey and a mashed banana but it wasn't a 'pudding' to me and I wouldn't do it again.

You can add Chia seeds to anything!

misslynn23

These are great ideas. Ill have to try the overnight oats, they sound delish!

valeriek14: I bought mine at Whole Foods grocery store.

sleepytexan

on one of those clay heads. There's an Obama one now.

Moviedust

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vkahlenberg

http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal

I do the refrigerator oats, too... love it, but I alter the recipes above to sweeten with stevia. Yum! Now instead of going to bed, I'm going to whip up a batch for tomorrow's breakfast.

katealicefield

I put them in my morning smoothie (post-gym workout). Great eaten straight away (while it's still pink), or I also make it the night before, keep it in the fridge and eat on my way to work (although the mixture oxidises with the kale and goes green!). I like the crunch of teh chia seeds, but you can soak them in water (store in teh fridge) and add them soaked instead (they then have a jelly consistency).

Recipe:

1 cup frozen raspberries
1 cup (250ml) organic almond milk
small bunch of (raw) kale leaves
dash of psyllium husks
1 dessert spoom of chia seeds
15g of organic protein powder (65 cal)
+/- 1 banana

With the banana - 324 calories (0r 219 without)

NAcetoLang

LOVE ch-ch-ch-chia! I am usually adding them to my drinks.. water or iced tea (excellent in Tazo Passion tea). But I had some chia pudding made with coconut milk that was delish. I also have it in my yogurt or my smoothies sometimes.. but have to let it sit for a couple minutes since I like them best when they have gelled a bit. There are recipes all over the place on the web.

smdelzer

I had never heard of them before talking to you about them yesterday, and now I'm doing research and am very interested. I just wish a serving wasn't 137 calories, but if it helps my cravings, along with other positive benefits, then it will be worth it. Thanks!

airbent

Definitely put them in my oatmeal -- refrigerator or otherwise, and I'd put them in yogurt as well. but also I've been tossing some into sauces and soups I've made recently. It's not exactly a substitute for cornstarch or other thickeners, but it does thicken it a little, and it doesn't add any flavor to it all, just nutrients, which makes me feel good at the very least.

toffee322

i saw this recipe on a blog and made it! i think i need to add more oats because i didn't fill me up! but you can play around and add different fruits/nuts. i also added some plain yogurt or greek yogurt!

a week ago i started using chia seeds in Overnight Oats in a Jar.

Here is the Recipe for anyone who wants to try it

1/4 cup Quick Oats
1/4 of a medium banana sliced
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp chia seeds
5 drops stevia

Put all ingredients into a pint jar.
after closing the jar shake it to mix everything together
add crunchy toppings if you want such as nuts, or granola right before eating it the next day.

sarahharmintx

I just ordered my chia seeds and I cant wait to try these recipes!

JoolieW68

<insert joke about feeding your chia pet here> :laugh:

Fairieluv77

Excellent post! Thanks for the recipes. I've been wanting to try Overnight Oats.

verbalriot

Here's a recipe I've used a bunch of times:

http://www.choosingraw.com/basic-chia-seed-pudding/

I also put in my overnight oats with yogurt, comes out delicious!

Susan2BHealthier

Trader Joe's now carries packages of Chia Seeds, I saw them there last week. Whole Foods sells them in the bulk section, buy as much as you want.

aproc

I use them in overnight oats. I just stick oats, milk/yogurt, chia seeds, and either banana slices or protein powder in the fridge overnight. The chia seeds thickens it up really well.

luvhandles74

3 Tblsp in a cup of chocolate almond milk or any milk, stir and shill for about 40 minutes...chocolately tapioca kind o pudding...quite tasty!

Makes 2 servings

luvhandles74

I had never heard of them before talking to you about them yesterday, and now I'm doing research and am very interested. I just wish a serving wasn't 137 calories, but if it helps my cravings, along with other positive benefits, then it will be worth it. Thanks!

0_o

My seeds are only 91 calories for two tblsp.

MostlyWater

you can add them to most anything, but yo're not supposed to heat them as that destroys some of their curative/nutritional properties.

You can get a cookbook from the library.

alimark1504

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mamad5

I put 2-3 tablespoons in an 8 ounce glass of chocolate almond milk. It's like having chocolate pudding...and it fills you up!!! Not to mention its full of protein.

legitlee

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droberts3311

Try using oat bran instead of oat meal. Better for you?