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5 Chia Seed Recipes

chia seed recipes It’s no secret that we love chia seeds over here at Nuts.com. They are a tasty superfood that we recommend you start including in your diet. Here are just a few reasons to start eating them: they will reduce your food cravings, make you feel fuller faster, and reduce your blood pressure. Are you not quite sure how to incorporate them in your diet? Here are five chia seed recipes for you to try at home!

1. Chia Rice Salad

Let’s start with one of our own recipes from our recipe sectionchia rice salad. If you’re looking for a light lunch or a healthy dinner side dish, this recipe is for you. Here are some of the ingredients you’ll need: rosemary, chia seeds, zucchini, tomato, and brown rice.

2. Hemp and Chia Seed Bars

Looking for a healthy snack that you can make at home? Try these hemp and chia seed bars! This is a tasty, gluten-free snack that will leave you feeling satisfied after the afternoon munchies hit. You can also make a vegan version of these bars by simply swapping out the sweetener. You’ll need ingredients including hemp seeds, flax seeds, almonds, chia seeds, honey, and almond butter.

3. Cornmeal & Chia Seed Crusted Tilapia

Here’s an easy way you can incorporate chia seeds into your diet: add them to a crusted fish recipe you already have. This cornmeal and chia seed crusted tilapia recipe will give you a delicious dinner with a nice texture. Here are some of the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe: tilapia, cornmeal, chia seeds, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

4. Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Everyone deserves dessert from time to time. Here’s one way you can indulge without feeling guilty: add chia seeds to your sweets, like this recipe for chocolate chia seed pudding does. Here’s what you’ll need to get started: cocoa powder, brown sugar, chia seeds, and honey. We promise you won’t be disappointed!

5. Speckled Strawberry Smoothie

Put chia seeds in a smoothie to up your daily intake. This yummy speckled strawberry smoothie would make a great breakfast on the go or a mid-morning snack. This is what you’ll need: a banana, an orange, blueberries, frozen strawberries, kale, chia seeds, and water.

How do you eat chia seeds? Share your chia seed recipes with us!

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