5 Recipes With Chia Seeds That You Will Love

Nutritious, delicious and very healthy. These five recipes with chia seeds will surprise and make the table more attractive and the guests happy. These are exquisite dishes with many benefits for the body.

Among the many benefits of chia seed, the reduction of bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides stands out. Digestion is facilitated and appetite regulates, as it provides a feeling of satiety, thereby promoting body weight control.

Chia is one of the largest plant sources of omega 3 fatty acids and essential amino acids. It also regulates blood clotting and contributes to tissue regeneration; These seeds strengthen the immune system, reinforce energy levels and concentration and promote joint mobility.

1. Chia seed cupcakes

Ingredients

• 4 cups of toasted chia seeds (about 500 g)
• ¾ cup of sugar (150 g)
• 1 sachet of baking powder (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15 ml)
• Sugar for dusting

Preparation

1. In a bowl, beat the yolks with the sugar, chia, oil and yeast until a consistent and homogeneous mixture is obtained.
2. With the dough, circles the size of a walnut are made, which we will then crush on a surface impregnated with sugar to sprinkle.
3. They are placed on a tray greased with oil and placed in the oven for 20 minutes, at a temperature of 170 ° C. The part dusted with sugar should be placed face up.
4. Serve when cold.

2. Chocolate chia pudding

Ingredients

• 2 glasses of almond or coconut milk (400 ml)
• 6 dates
• 1 cup of chia seeds (120 g)
• ⅓ cup of cocoa powder (50 g)
• ¼ cup of butter (50 g)
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract (15 ml)

• 1 tablespoon of honey (optional) (25 g)

Preparation

1. Mix the chia seeds with the milk.
2. Add the butter, dates, cocoa powder, vanilla and honey, and combine to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
3. Refrigerate for four hours.
4. Before serving, it is crushed to achieve a smooth and creamy texture.

3. Tuna topped with chia seeds and soy sauce

Ingredients

• 500 grams of tuna loin
• 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce (30 ml)
• 1 cup of chia seeds (120 g)
• The juice of an orange
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (30 ml)
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15 ml)
• Olive oil spray
• 4 tablespoons of pepper
• ½ cup of water (125 ml)

Preparation

1. Marinate the tuna for 20 minutes in a mixture of soy sauce, olive oil, and lemon and orange juices.
2. Beat the egg yolk with half a cup of water.
3. In a plate mix the pepper and chia seeds.
4. Next, pass the tuna through the beaten yolk and then through the pepper and chia mixture.
5. Put a frying pan with olive oil and fry the tuna over medium heat until golden brown on all sides.

4. Fruit jam and chia seeds

Ingredients

• 2 cups of the fruit of your choice (300 g)
• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (15 g)
• 5 tablespoons of honey, or other sweetener (125 g)
• Water

preparation: 

1. Place the fruit with water in a pot and cook for 10 minutes over low heat.
2. Add the fruit to a bowl and mash with a fork.
3. We add the chia and honey or the chosen sweetener. Cook for another two minutes and rectify the sweet.
4. If the texture is not what you want, you can add a little water.

5. Chicken stuffed with chia seeds and mushrooms

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts (about 500 g)
• ½ cup of chopped mushrooms (75 g)
• 1 cup of chia seeds (120 g)

• 3 tablespoons cup of heavy cream (45 ml)
• ½ cup grated onion (50 g)
• 20 ground cookies
• 2 tablespoons of margarine (30 g)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Cut the breasts into fillets and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a bowl, mix the mushrooms with the milk cream, the chia seeds, the onion and half of the cookies.
3. Fill the fillets with this mixture and close with toothpicks.
4. Place the chicken in a greased mold, sprinkle with the rest of the cookies and drizzle with melted margarine.
5. Bake for 30 minutes at 350ºC.