cgcrutch wrote: »

I have a whole bag I never use! I bought it intending to replace oatmeal with chia pudding, but swapping hot for cold doesn't quite do it for me. I do like peanut butter chia pudding. Anything else I can do with it?

In the past I used them in my homemade green smoothies, in salads, & also in scrambled eggs.

I use them in smoothies. But I don’t add them to the blender. I love the texture of them soaked; reminiscent of tapioca pearls maybe. Anyway, I soak a tbsp or two in water sprinkled with a 1/4tsp of sugar free jello powder. I soak for a few hours or overnight. Then I blend up my protein shake and stir these into the cup afterwards. I also use them in muffins, on top of salads and in a cereal I call “birdseed mix” nuts, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, unsweetened coconut flakes, maybe sugar free chocolate chips or unsweetened dried fruit(I measure it all out and see how many carbs I feel like eating), throw it all in a blender or food processor. Dump in a jar and store in the fridge. I will usually portion out a 1/4cup and top with Greek yogurt, almond milk, or heavy cream. The carbs do add up so I have to plan for it and don’t make very big batches, but it is yummy!

Low carb “oatmeal “ 3tbl hemp seeds, 1tqbl chia seed, almond milk and whatever flavoring I want : coconut and Lily’s chic chips, or cinnamon/allspice for a fall feel, or SF maple syrup & pecans for maple pecan.