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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Green Waffles

Green Waffles

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Combine eggs, spinach, oats, cottage cheese, applesauce, chia seeds, and baking powder together in a smoothie blender (such as a NutriBullet®); blend until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour mixture into the preheated waffle iron in batches if needed, and cook until each waffle is golden brown and the iron stops steaming, about 5 minutes.

By Luke Hubbard

Protein Powder Overnight Oats with Blueberries and Peanut Butter

Protein Powder Overnight Oats with Blueberries and Peanut Butter

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
490 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix almond milk, oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, agave, and protein powder in a bowl until well combined. Divide mixture between 2 Mason jars. Top each jar with 1/2 cup blueberries. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.

By Yoly

Oatmeal Almond Butter Bites

Oatmeal Almond Butter Bites

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix oats, almond butter, chocolate chips, honey, chia seeds, ground flax seeds, and coconut together in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, gradually increasing speed, or by hand in a large bowl, until mixture is well combined and forms a large ball.
  2. 2 Shape into 1-inch balls. Place balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.

By Christy Parker