If you don’t already use chia seeds, you are missing out!
Not only are they gluten/grain free naturally, but one tablespoon of Chia Seeds has more calcium than a glass of milk, more Omega-3s than Salmon, and more antioxidants than blueberries. The are the single most powerful antioxidant on planet earth. Perfect? Almost… they do get stuck in your teeth if you chew them plain. :o/ BUT…They give you tons of energy without keeping you awake at night. They are currently being used for their nutritional and medicinal properties, endurance for athletes, for suppressing the appetite, weight loss, leveling blood sugar, and for aiding intestinal regularity.
1. Safe Egg Substitute
To substitute for an egg: Use 1 tablespoon finely ground chia seeds grind them dry in a blender, food processor or coffee grinder and 3 tablespoons of water per egg in a baked recipe
2. To Make Healthy Pudding
2 cups of coconut milk or other milk
1/2 cup chia seeds
2-3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla (or to taste)
1 tablespoon or more sweetener of choice (optional)- We use honey or agave nectar
Put in a blender and blend until smooth. Will thicken in about 10 minutes in the fridge.
There are endless flavor variations. You can omit the cocoa powder and vanilla and add a cup of strawberries for a strawberry version, or add cinnamon and nutmeg for a Chai Chia Pudding
3. Instead of Breadcrumbs
4. Sprouted for Salads
Ever had little sprouts on a salad at a restaurant? You can make them yourself. Just put some chia seeds in water, drain the water off and leave in a jar for a couple days. Every 12 hours or so, rinse with water and pour the water off. In a day or two, you’ll have little chia sprouts, which leads to the next use of chia seeds:
5. Homemade Chia Pet
These are the same seeds used to make the chia pets you can buy for ($20) in the store. Save about ($20) and make your own. Just fill a shaped pot with dirt, sprinkle some chia seeds on top of the dirt and water. Viola! Chia Pet.
6. As a “Breading” for Baking Fish and Chicken
Mixed with some almond flour and garlic powder, or even by itself, Chia Seeds make an excellent “Breading” for fish or chicken. It toasts up well and provides a nutty, crunchy flavor without the grains (another win-win!).
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