Chia Seeds

[DixieGirl]

I finally found chia seeds after over a year of looking for them. My local, natural grocery store has had a sign up stating that there has been a worldwide shortage And go figure, I found them in the regular grocery store last night!

So my question is how do you all use them? I use ground flaxseed a lot, in my oats every morning, in pancakes I make for the kids, in baking, etc. Should chia seeds be used instead of flaxseed or in addition to it?

 

[jdimascio]

Yes, you can sub them in for flax seed/meal or use them in addition. I love them in my yogurt, smoothies, oatmeal, I make granola with them, protein bars, baking (cookies, breads,muffins, etc)....they are versatile!

 

[Gibbee]

Do you have to grind them to use them?

 

[elsie3]

Do you have to grind them to use them?

Nope. That's why they are easier to use than flax seed--they can be stored at room temperature and don't need to be ground.

 

[complik8td]

Here is a simple list of how to use chia seeds.... just for starters.

40-ways-to-use-chia-seeds.php

 

[DixieGirl]

Awesome! Thanks Carol I put them in my oats this morning along w/ my flaxseed and they were really good. I was conjuring up how else to use them so this link is great! I meant to put them in my smoothie today as well, but forgot

 

[NancyAZ]

The chia seed gel makes a good substitute for oil in salad dressings.

 

[DirtDiva]

I mainly use Chia seeds on my salad with olive oil or in a lemony vinaigrette. Second most use is sprinkled on top of a finished pot of quinoa with minced ginger...yum!


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