Chia Recipes

Chia is one of my favorites!! If you've never tired chia...give them a try!


Great ways to get more chia seeds in your diet. Omega 3, fiber and protein!

These little seeds are packed with nutrients and some say they keep you energized and hydrated. I take Chia Pudding sometimes when I hike. They reduce food cravings, stop aging and reduce blood pressure and control blood sugar. Chia seeds weight loss. You will feel fuller faster. So it might help with weight loss by keeping me full! So from what I read just 1 teaspoon of those little seeds will get rid of hunger since they absorb 9 times their own weight.

Aztec warriors lived on one tablespoon of chia seeds a day. 

Know your source and purchase organic chia seeds super food.  

Chia seed benefits and nutritional value make them a great super food.

Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber, antioxidants, a complete protein, calcium, iron, and magnesium. 

Rich in Vitamin B

More fiber than flaxseed

More protein than soy

15 times more magnesium than broccoli

6 times more calcium than milk

More potassium than bananas

Great for pets

Chia Milk 

This chia milk recipe yields 5 cups. Chia milk is rich in essential fats and protein. Because of the soaking in the water, it is also particularly rich in enzymes. Keep in the fridge and try to consume within 1 week. The antioxidants help keep it well for that length of time. 

In a jar or glass, soak 4 tablespoons of raw chia seeds and 2 tablespoons of raw walnuts overnight in 3 cups of water.
Pour soaked seeds and walnuts into blender.
Add 1 cup of water. Turn on blender at medium speed.
With blender running, add 2 tablespoons of raw tahini, 2 tablespoons of raw honey, and optionally a dash of vanilla.
Add 1 more cup of water. Blend until smooth.


Chia Pudding

Chia seeds soaked overnight turn into a simple pudding, similar in consistency to tapioca.

2/3 cup chia seeds 
2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk such as soy, almond or rice milk 
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 
2 tablespoons currants or chopped dried figs or dates 
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes 

Put chia seeds, almond milk and vanilla in a 1-quart glass jar with a lid. Tighten the lid and shake well to thoroughly combine. Or, stir together seeds, almond milk and vanilla in a bowl. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, stir well. Spoon into bowls and top with fruit and coconut.

Chia Shortbread

5 tablespoons of chia seeds

2 cups of freshly juiced organic apple juice

2 tablespoons of lucuma powder (or other sweetener)

1/4 cup of dried mulberries or 1/8 cup of dried goji berries

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

Put the chia seeds in the apple juice and let soak for about 10 minutes.

Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Leave to soak for at least 10 more minutes.

Enjoy!

Banana-Chia-Nut Bread

2 cups of fresh vegetable juice pulp (just grab what comes out of the 'other' side of the juicer)

8 tablespoons of ground chia seeds

3/4 cup of walnuts (or other nut)

3/4 cup of raisins

5 bananas

In a food processor, or possibly even a blender, mix together the vegetable pulp and bananas.

Next, mix in the seeds.

In a bowl, mix in the walnuts and raisins with a spoon or by hand.

Shape into a loaf, or whatever shape you want.

Eat it up!

Onion-Chia Bread

2 1/2 pounds of sweet onions, peeled

1 cup of ground, soaked sunflower seeds

1 cup of ground chia seeds

1/4 of an avocado

2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil

1/2 cup of water

1-3 ounces of Nama Shoyu

In a food processor, using the 'S' blade, cut onions into small chunks.

Transfer onions to mixing bowl and add in other ingredients, mixing thoroughly.

Smooth out (1/4" thick) onto teflex sheets or unbleached parchment paper.

Dehydrate for 2 hours at 115 degrees.

Transfer to mesh and continue to dehydrate at 105 degrees overnight (or until crispy).

Break into pieces.

Eat right away or store in air tight container in fridge.

Now, there are of course baked versions of chia bread, but why not keep all the nutrients in tact, rather than destroy them with heat when you have these yummy raw recipes to choose from?