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Healthy After-School Granola Bars

Healthy After-School Granola Bars

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread oats, quinoa, almonds, and chia seeds on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Toast in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Mix in oat mixture, flaxseed meal, and salt until well combined. Press granola mixture into a 12x18-inch baking pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until bars set, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake until chocolate is just melted, about 5 minutes. Spread melted chocolate evenly over bars with a rubber spatula.
  5. 5 Place in the freezer until chocolate is firm, about 20 minutes; cut into bars.

By Mindy Nettesheim-Flynn

Meyer Lemon Avocado Toast

Meyer Lemon Avocado Toast

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast bread slices to desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Mash avocado in a medium bowl; stir in cilantro, Meyer lemon zest, Meyer lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and sea salt until well combined. Spread avocado mixture onto toast; top with chia seeds.

By princessofmontecito

Chia Seed Muffins

Chia Seed Muffins

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease 2 muffin tins lightly with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix flour, sugar, almond milk, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, eggs, chia seeds, almond extract, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Scoop batter into the prepared muffin tins.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and tops are light golden in color, about 40 minutes.

By TBrownCVT

Buddha Bowl Power Menu

Buddha Bowl Power Menu

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
590 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cashews, dates, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, and 1 pinch salt in a food processor and blend until very well mixed. Add coconut oil and continue to blend until mixture sticks together. Roll into 20 gumball-sized bites and place on a baking tray. Freeze at least 30 minutes. Store cinnamon energy bites in freezer or refrigerator until ready to serve.
  2. 2 Bring water, brown rice, and 1 pinch salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes. Add fava beans, red bell pepper, and peas. Cook until rice is tender, about 6 minutes more. Drain if necessary, but do not rinse. Allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine cooled cooked rice, Swiss cheese, and artichoke hearts in a bowl. Mix olive oil, mustard, and white wine vinegar together in a small bowl; pour dressing over rice mixture and toss. Transfer to a bento box with the hard-boiled egg.
  4. 4 Place yogurt in a separate compartment of the bento box and top with avocado, 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, and chia seeds. Add energy bites to another compartment of the bento box. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. 5 Combine blueberries, 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, and jasmine buds in a portable drink container. Add water. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. Serve with the bento box.

By Buckwheat Queen

Overnight Chia Oats

Overnight Chia Oats

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine almond milk, oats, mashed banana, and chia seeds in a 1-pint jar. Top with a lid: shake until well combined.
  2. 2 Refrigerate until chia seeds have swelled and oats mixture is thick and gel-like, 8 hours to overnight.

By Almond Breeze

Chia Gel

Chia Gel

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and chia seeds in a small, sealable jar. Shake 5 seconds; rest 1 minute. Shake 15 seconds more; refrigerate until gelatinous, about 10 minutes.

By OBCook

Bananutter-Chia spread

Bananutter-Chia spread

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mash bananas and peanut butter together in a bowl until desired consistency is reached; stir in chia seeds. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

By Cee Bat

Fresh Strawberry Chia Jam

Fresh Strawberry Chia Jam

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
490 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place strawberries, agave, 1/4 cup chia seeds, and lime juice in a large bowl. Blend with an immersion blender until strawberries are chunky. Add remaining 2 tablespoons chia seeds and mix well with a wooden spoon.
  2. 2 Pour the mixture into two 1/2-pint canning jars. Allow to set in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 8 hours before consuming.

By Buckwheat Queen

Vanilla Chia Pudding

Vanilla Chia Pudding

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.

By Fiona Taylor

Chia Fresca

Chia Fresca

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir water, lemon juice, and sugar together in a glass until sugar is completely dissolved; add chia seeds. Let stand until a gel forms around the chia seeds, about 10 minutes; stir.

By Booksie B

Almond Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding

Almond Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Puree almond milk and strawberries in a blender until smooth; pour into a bowl. Stir chia seeds, honey, and vanilla extract into the strawberry puree.
  2. 2 Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

By lucky

Quick Rhubarb Chia Jam

Quick Rhubarb Chia Jam

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine rhubarb, water, and maple syrup in a pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is soft and water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds and vanilla extract. Let cool and pour into 2 small jars or a plastic container. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

By France Cevallos

Banana Chia Pudding

Banana Chia Pudding

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put milk, banana, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt in respective order in the blender; blend until smooth. Pour mixture into a bowl and refrigerate until thickened, at least 2 hours. Spoon mixture into small bowls to serve.

By Sloan4

Earl Grey Chia Pudding

Earl Grey Chia Pudding

2.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring almond milk to a boil in a saucepan; add tea bag. Remove saucepan from heat and allow tea to steep, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bag.
  2. 2 Mix chia seeds, vanilla extract, and brown sugar together in a bowl; stir into the almond milk mixture. Pour almond milk mixture into small bowls and top each with maple syrup. Cover and refrigerate until set, 8 hours to overnight.

By Leda F

Chocolate Protein Cookies

Chocolate Protein Cookies

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
28 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Mash banana in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Blend in flax seeds and chia seeds. Mix in protein powder and powdered peanut butter. Fold in chocolate chips using a spatula.
  3. 3 Drop 6 cookies onto the baking sheet using an ice cream scoop. Flatten each cookie with the palm of your hand.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are firm in the center and edges are browned, 8 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool for 10 minutes.

By Megan Olson

Overnight Oats with Strawberries and Greek Yogurt

Overnight Oats with Strawberries and Greek Yogurt

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
490 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together oats, almond milk, and Greek yogurt in a bowl. Mix in strawberries, honey, and chia seeds until well combined. Spoon mixture into 3 glass jars with lids.
  2. 2 Refrigerate the jars overnight to allow the oats to soften. Serve cold in the morning.

By World of Chia DM

Corny Corn Bread (Vegan and Wheat-Free)

Corny Corn Bread (Vegan and Wheat-Free)

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. 2 Soak chia seeds in warm water in a bowl for 5 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Blend chia seeds in a blender until smooth; add sucanat and agave nectar. Blend the mixture again until smooth.
  4. 4 Sift cornmeal, spelt flour, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Add frozen corn kernels and chia seed mixture to the cornmeal mixture; stir and pour into prepared pan.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

By ChrissyintheKitchen

Easy, Healthy No-Cook Overnight Oats

Easy, Healthy No-Cook Overnight Oats

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 3 to 4 slices of banana in the bottom of a jar. Layer 1 1/2 teaspoon of almond butter, 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds, and 1/2 cup oats on top. Repeat layering remaining almond butter, chia seeds, and oats, leaving a 1-inch gap at the top.
  2. 2 Mix almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Pour over oats, leaving a 1/2-inch gap at the top to allow oats to expands as they soak. Push a knife or fork vertically through the jar to make sure milk mixture soaks all the way through.
  3. 3 Cover jar tightly and refrigerate until oats are moist, 4 hours to overnight.

By HurdBird

Overnight Mango Chia Pudding

Overnight Mango Chia Pudding

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and cardamom together in a bowl with a lid. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Combine mango and maple syrup in a blender; blend until smooth.
  3. 3 Layer chia pudding and mango puree in 4 dessert bowls or glasses.

By Allrecipes Member

High-Protein Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

High-Protein Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool briefly.
  2. 2 Combine 1/2 cup quinoa and cottage cheese in a bowl. Accessorize with banana, blueberries, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Mix up and serve.

By Deborah's Delight