9 Chia Seed Recipes that aren’t pudding IMP

1. Desi Flavoured Chia Seed Bowls

These five Indian-style chia seed bowls are great if you are seeking some healthy and Desi-flavoured breakfast. They include Indian spices, fruits and traditional flavours:

• Masala Chai Chia Bowl: Soak chia seeds in milk with ginger, cardamom, cloves and tea leaves. Top with dates or figs and almonds – full of strength.
• Mango Turmeric Chia Bowl: Mix turmeric and honey in mango puree and serve on chia. Top with pumpkin seeds or coconut cuttings.
• Rose and Sabza Bowl: This includes the smell of rose water and the taste of sabza (basil seeds), pomegranate and pistachios – perfect for the summer.
• Coconut truck Chia Bowl: Soak the seeds of chia in coconut milk, then upload a pricey South Indian flavor of curry leaves and peanuts and top with mustard seeds.
• Gulkand Banana Chia Bowl: Mash bananas and blend in chia, then add gulkand and garnish with cashews or sunflower seeds.

2. Blueberry-Chia Jam Oat Cake

If you wish for a nutritious and delicious snack, this oatcake is just right. A slice contains 14 grams of protein and 11 grams of fibre.

The ingredients are oats, blueberries, chia jam and a bit of nut butter or egg substitute. It’s an ideal breakfast or snack – delicious and nutritious.

3. Three-Ingredient Chia Jam

If you are in a rush and need something ready speedily, this is good. Only 3 substances – clean or frozen berries, honey (or sweetener), and chia seeds. Lightly cook the whole dinner, after which relax – voilà. Your jam is prepared in 10 minutes. Use it in bread, yoghurt or cake.

4. Chia Seed Laddoos

Hunger pang for something sweet but seek a healthy alternative? Savour chia seed laddoos. Roasted chia seeds, oats, almonds, cashews, dates, coconut and cardamom are blended together to form laddoos. Sweetness, health and energy – all in one ladoo.

5. Energy Balls and Snack Bars

Such sites as EatingWell boast plenty of healthy snack recipes using chia seeds:

• Peanut Butter Oat Cups – no-cook, crunchy and sweet-salty in taste.
• Berry-Pecan Energy Balls – with chia and cacao nibs.
• Super Seed Snack Bars – filled with pumpkin, sunflower, hemp and chia.
• No-Sugar Chia Jam – a healthy jam to put on bread.
• Strawberry Peach Smoothie or Smoothie Bowls – loaded with freshness and nutrition.

6. Savoury Foods with Chia – Falafel and Veg Patties

Chia seeds aren’t only good for candy dishes; they can also be utilised in savoury food. Chia seeds act as a binder of food:

• Chia Falafel – chickpeas, spices and chia – snack or evening meal with 16-18 grams of protein.
• Chia Veg Patties – quinoa, carrots, zucchini and oats – 12-14 grams of protein.

Use with wraps, burgers or salads.

7. Baked Snacks and Breakfast Items

If you’d like to include chia in pancakes, muffins or snack crackers, try these alternatives:

• Chia and Sesame Crackers – Eat with dips.
• Mixed Berry Muffins – Full of chia.
• Strawberry Pancakes – With oats and chia.
• Chocolate Chia Granola – Eat with milk or yoghurt for breakfast.
• Granola bars, protein pancakes, chia ice pops, and chia in avocado toast – all make excellent healthy breakfasts and snacks.

8. Healthy Smoothie Bowls and Drinks

It’s easy and healthy to add chia seeds to smoothies and drinks:

• Smoothie Bowls: Peach, Mango, Berry, Mint, Basil, Almond, Ginger – can be prepared in numerous flavours.
• Chia Fresca: Mix chia in lemonade or orange juice – chills out the summer.
• Overnight Oats and Smoothies – quick and healthy breakfast recipes.

9. Other uses of chia – Egg replacement and binder

Chia can also be utilised as an egg replacement. Simply combine 1 teaspoon of chia with 3 tablespoons of water and let it sit for 10 minutes – it will gel.

Also:

• Can be mixed in gravies, soups, salad dressings, breads, pizza bases, toast, falafel, dips, etc.
• It will provide more fibre and omega-3 to your food.

Finally – Chia is not only for puddings.

Individuals tend to restrict chia seeds to puddings, but as you can see – they can be incorporated into so many foods. From Indian spices to global snacks, chia is a superfood that can be added to breakfast, lunch, supper and even sweets.

If you would like to know the details or the full recipe of any of these, just let me know – I will send you the full recipe!

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