Help me use chia seeds and nutritional yeast

ritasice21

Hey all, I bought both of these items, for a total of over $22, each for recipes I did not like. The chia seed and weird and slimy to me, but from what I have seen HAVE to be soaked first to get any nutritional value.

The nutritional yeast is way to yeasty tasting to me, any way to camouflage it. Yes, I know that is what it is, but it is so overwhelming.
I really don't want to waste these and throw them in the trash.

SorchaRavenlock

That's a good Question! I don't really know to be honest, hopefully someone will come along soon with some advice.

LizCO2DC

I eat chia seeds almost every day, and I just put a spoonful into my yogurt or smoothies. You'll barely even notice they're there Good luck!

yo_andi

I add two tablespoons of nutritional yeast to most of my savory dishes.

bpotts44

Chia is great in overnight oats.

sarah44254

I add two tablespoons of nutritional yeast to most of my savory dishes.

What is considered a savory dish?

olerolls

You do not need to soak chia to get its nutrition benefits. It is just fine to eat it dry. I sprinkle it on yogurt, in smoothies, in eggs, in salads... all kinds of things.

Elainejk21

I grew up eating nutritional yeast as a topping for popcorn. Now I also add old bay seasoning which sounds weird but gives it a slightly salty, spicy kick to it. You could also use it as a breading.. my mom used to make pan seared tofu with nutritional yeast as a coating along with some other herbs/spices.

Skinnytaste has some recipes that include chia seeds...

ThinVee

Savory dishes are any dishes other than sweets / desserts. Ex: Soups, stews, grains, etc...

MSam1205

Chia is great in overnight oats.

Just invested in chia seeds myself and did the overnight oatmeal recipe with pumpkin. Never knew they were there!

MSam1205

didn't know about the yeast product, but this site had lots of ideas!

http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2011/10/what-the-heck-is-nutritional-yeast.html

lauren3382

I love chia seeds on peanut butter toast. Or on top of peanut butter and rice cakes.

KimAggie04

I use them in overnight oats also, but they do have a texture like tapioca.

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/06/skinny-overnight-oats-in-jar.html

ThinVee

I use nutritional yeast to replace any item I would have used Parmesan cheese on. Try it over spaghetti squash with fresh cracked black pepper, or sprinkled on top of steamed broccoli with garlic, or even mixed into a minestrone or veggie soup. My family really likes nutritional yeast as a popcorn topping too. Its high in fiber and B vitamins so try it out a few more ways before throwing it out!

Chia seeds have no flavor, so essentially they will absorb or take on the flavor of anything you mix them with. Try the chia seeds in pudding or to thicken salad dressings. (They will give any pudding a tapioca-like texture).

Remember to start slowly with them though - they can cause gas and stomach upset if you introduce them too quickly to your diet or in large quantities.

If you play sports or run they can keep your body hydrated for longer periods of time - so mix them with water or your favorite sports drink. They will become soft and bloated, but will have absolutely no taste other than what you've mixed them with. Health food stores sells these drinks and they are really expensive ($3-4 a small bottle). You can make your own for pennies!

Good luck and let me know if you try any of the recipes!

http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2012/01/chocolate-chia-pudding-and-other-sugar-free-flour-free-desserts.html

http://www.chiaseedrecipes.com/

WendyTerry420

Next time, try hemp seeds. They are yummier and have better nutritional value. I drop hemp seeds into lots of foods if I want to bump up the protein content. Also, they have the perfect ratio of Omega 3 and Omega 6.

As for the chia seeds, if you don't like them, don't eat them. Consider it a learning experience and try something different.

For nutritional yeast, I have no clue what that is. How is it different from regular yeast? I use yeast for pizza dough and occasionally I make sweet rolls.

heyshell79

I can't help with the chia seeds, but I love Nutritional Yeast, I'm not sure what brand you bought, but I love it on popcorn, on buttered toast, over rice...it's a savory flavor, and should be used with savory foods.

MizKittyB

I bought two of the Happy Herbivore books when I was on a vegetarian kick. The author's recipes call for nutritional yeast and chia seeds here and there. Most often, the nutritional yeast is a substitute for hard cheeses like Parmesan, such as a broccoli-pesto pasta. I most often see chia seeds listed as ingredients for things like pudding, etc. I believe I saw at least one pudding recipe on the Oxygen site a while back. Hope that helps!

ThorneDust

I say pretty much the same thing everyone has said so far. LOL I love me some chia seeds in my greek yogurt. I mix it and let it sit for a while to absorb some of the water and thicken it up even more. Nutritional yeast, anywhere cheese is good would be good.

MandyAnnV

I have started mixing in chia seeds with my peanut butter that I spread on my toast. I don't hardly even notice them.

mcc_sar

I love to mix my chia seeds in yogurt, smoothies, toppings like on a salad or veggies or in substitute of sesame seeds, in breads (banana, pumpkin etc) and grind them and add them to cookies, cakes, pancakes.

Sylvie1313

I have tried nutritional yeast on popcorn. Was not bad.