7 incredibly easy Recipes To Get More Chia Seeds Into Your Diet

cooking with chia seeds might *sound* intimidating, but in reality they couldn't be easier to whip up! Simply add liquid, give it a good stir, and let time do the rest. In just a couple of hours, your seeds will be transformed into creamy, smooth, softly textured pudding.

Chia Pudding

INGREDIENTS

1/4 c. chia seeds

1 c. almond milk (or milk of your choice)

2 tsp. maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract (optional)

Pinch kosher salt

Sliced fruit, granola, jam, or nuts for serving

DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl, whisk to combine chia seeds, milk, sweetener of your choice, vanilla if using, and salt.

Cover and refrigerate until thick, 2 hours up to overnight.

Serve with mix-ins and toppings of your choice.

Chocolate Keto Protein Shake

INGREDIENTS

3/4 c. almond milk

1/2 c. ice

2 tbsp. almond butter

2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

2 to 3 tbsp. keto-friendly sugar substitute to taste (such as Swerve)

1 tbsp. chia seeds, plus more for serving

2 tbsp. hemp seeds, plus more for serving

1/2 tbsp. pure vanilla extract

Pinch kosher salt

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and garnish with more chia and hemp seeds.

Watermelon Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

3 c. chopped watermelon (1 pound)

1/2 c. frozen raspberries

1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt plain yogurt

1 tbsp. lime juice

1 tbsp. chia seeds

DIRECTIONS

Combine watermelon, raspberries, yogurt, and lime juice in a blender and blend until smooth.

Add chia seeds and blend on low until incorporated, but still whole.

Raspberry Chia Jam

Ingredients

2 c. raspberries

1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp. pure maple syrup

2 tbsp. black chia seeds

Directions

In a small saucepan, cook raspberries on medium, stirring occasionally, until fruit breaks down and liquid becomes syrupy, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and maple syrup, then stir in chia seeds and let sit 20 minutes (mixture should thicken slightly).

Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls

INGREDIENTS

1 c. old-fashioned rolled oats

1/2 c. unsweetened coconut flakes or shavings

1/2 c. unsweetened almond butter, warmed

1/3 c. unsweetened pumpkin puree

1/4 c. golden raisins

2 tbsp. maple syrup

2 tbsp. chia seeds

2 tbsp. pumpkin seeds

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, mix together oats, coconut, almond butter, pumpkin puree, raisins, maple syrup, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin pie spice until combined.

Using your hands, form mixture into 2” balls. Transfer to a plate or small baking sheet.

Refrigerate balls until set, 20 to 30 minutes.

Store in the fridge in an airtight container until ready to eat.

Keto Cereal

INGREDIENTS

Cooking spray

1 c. almonds, chopped

1 c. walnuts, chopped

1 c. unsweetened coconut flakes

1/4 c. sesame seeds

2 tbsp. flax seeds

2 tbsp. chia seeds

1/2 tsp. ground clove

1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1 large egg white

1/4 c. melted coconut oil

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350° and grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix together almonds, walnuts, coconut flakes, sesame seeds, flax seeds, and chia seeds. Stir in cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.

Beat egg white until foamy then stir into granola. Add coconut oil and stir until everything is well coated. Pour onto prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden, gently stirring halfway through. Let cool completely.

Avocado Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 c. unsweetened almond milk

1 c. ice

1/2 avocado

2 tbsp. maple syrup

1 tbsp. chia seeds

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.