4 treats with chia seeds

OBOZREVATEL has already told you about the fact that chia seeds are one of the most effective superfoods against cholesterol, diabetes, and overweight in 4 Chia Seed Treats.

We also wrote that they are effective for diabetes, osteoporosis, colitis, high cholesterol, and obesity, that they have an anti-inflammatory effect on the gastric mucosa, lower blood pressure, strengthen hair and nails, fight free radicals and aging, and counteract wrinkles and skin defects.

Today we are going to talk about how you can get not only benefits but also pleasure from chia seeds.

These small, dark seeds with a hazelnut-like flavor can be added to yogurt, kefir, milk, or alternative vegetable drinks. In addition, riza.it writes, they can be used in liquid ingredients for cakes, cookies, or other baked goods, as well as in soups, minestrone, risotto, meatballs, and fillings. If you wish, you can use 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to replace 1 egg for a pie or biscuit dough.

FOUR RECIPES TO SUIT EVERY TASTE

Chia seed and berry pudding

Ingredients for 1 person: 150 ml of milk (or vegetable alternative); 2 tablespoons of chia seeds; 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup; some strawberries or raspberries.

Directions: Pour milk into a glass, alternating with chia seeds. As soon as you reach the middle of the glass, mix well, then continue until you finish adding the two ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. When consuming the product, add honey or maple syrup and some berries.

Oatmeal and chia mixture for breakfast

Ingredients per 1 person: 120 ml of cow's or soy milk; 2 full tablespoons of oatmeal; 1 tablespoon of chia seeds; 10 unsalted pistachios; 1 small banana; 1 pinch of cinnamon; 1 teaspoon of stevia (optional).

Directions: Add chia seeds to milk and leave for 15 minutes. Slice the pistachios and set them aside. Put the milk with chia seeds, oatmeal, and peeled banana in a blender glass. Blend until creamy and pour into a glass. Sprinkle with pre-chopped stevia, cinnamon and pistachios. Serve immediately to the table.

Green coconut water with chia seeds

Ingredients for 1 person: 1 tablespoon of chia seeds; 0.5 cups of water; 150 ml of green coconut water; juice of half a lime.

Preparation: Put chia seeds in water. After about ten minutes, they will make a kind of jelly. Add the coconut water and lime juice. Stir to distribute the seeds in the drink and serve over ice. As an alternative to green coconut water, you can use an equal amount of kefir.

Minestrone with chia seeds

Ingredients for 2 people: 500 g of chopped vegetables (celery, onions, zucchini, carrots, spinach, cabbage); 500 g of potato cubes; 250 g of cooked chickpeas; 2 teaspoons of olive oil; 2 tablespoons of chia seeds; minced garlic and parsley and whole sea salt to taste.

Directions: Put the chopped vegetables and potato cubes in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil and add chopped garlic and parsley. After 15 minutes, add the chickpeas and cook for another 25 minutes. At the end of cooking, add chia seeds, leave for 10 minutes, and serve.