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These recipes with chia will make you guarantee this ingredient on your shopping list. Chia has nutrients help you lose weight, strengthen immunity and prevent disease. Besides being a very versatile ingredient, it can be used in breads, yogurts, cookies and tasty snacks. A tip: when hydrated, they generate more satiety. Check out delicious recipes with chia:

1. Chia pudding

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut milk
• 4 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Fruit to taste

Directions

1. Place the coconut milk, chia seeds and honey in a container;
2. Mix ingredients together and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour;
3. To assemble the pudding, intersperse layers of the chia mixture with fruits of your choice;
4. Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. It gets even tastier overnight;
5. Taste your recipe with chia!

2. Chia biscuit

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of chia seeds
• 1/2 cup room temperature water
• 10 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 tablespoons grated cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dessertspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups flour

Directions

1. Place the chia in a bowl and add the water. Let it hydrate for 5 minutes;
2. When it begins to become gelatinous, transfer to a larger bowl;
3. Add the olive oil, grated cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well;
4. Add the flour gradually and keep mixing. When it becomes heavy, handle with hands. The dough should be firm and loosen from the bowl;
5. Divide the dough into 4 parts. Take one part and leave the other 3 covered with plastic wrap so they do not dry out;
6. Open the dough on the buttered paper with a rolling pin or wine bottle. During this process, sprinkle a little flour. Do this with all parts of the dough;
7. With a knife, slice the dough into the desired biscuit shape;
8. Bake in preheated oven at 180 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden brown;
9. Taste with pâtés, jellies, antepastos, butter, cream cheese and more.

3. Tapioca with chia

Ingredients

• 100 grams of tapioca flour
• 1 tablespoon chia
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Mix the tapioca flour with the chia. Season with salt to taste;
2. Place the mixture in a preheated skillet. Settle with spoon to be smooth and even;
3. When one side begins to unstick from pan, flip and lightly brown the other side;
4. Insert the filling of your choice and enjoy!

4. Plum cream with chia

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons chia flour
• Plum chunks to taste
• 100 ml coconut milk
• Stevia sweetener to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl, add the chia flour, the plum pieces, the coconut milk and the stevia sweetener. Mix well;
2. Let rest in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours;
3. Eat as a snack or dessert.

5. 2 minute couscous with chia

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup corn flakes
• 1 tablespoon chia
• Salt to taste
• 1/3 cup water
• Oil thread
• 20 grams of grated light mozzarella
• Oregano to taste

Directions

1. Mix the corn flakes, chia, salt and water. Let it hydrate for 15 minutes;
2. Grease another bowl with a dash of olive oil. Add half of the above dough and settle it with the spoon;
3. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella and oregano;
4. Insert the remaining dough and set again;
5. Cover with a saucer and microwave for 2 minutes;
6. Unmold the couscous onto a plate and serve immediately.

6. Banana muffin with chia

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 2 ripe plantains
• 1/2 cup skimmed yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup banana-green flour
• 1/2 cup whole oat bran
• 1/2 tablespoon sweetener
• Chia seeds to taste

Directions

1. Beat the egg and the egg white with a fork. Set aside;
2. In a bowl, mash the bananas well and add the skimmed yogurt, vanilla essence, salt, baking powder, banana flour and oat bran. Mix well;
3. Add the beaten egg and stir again;
4. Add the sweetener and mix;
5. Distribute batter into nonstick muffin tins;
6. Place the chia on top of the muffins;
7. Bake in a medium oven for about 20 minutes and this delicious recipe with chia is ready!

7. Oatmeal and chia donuts

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a large bowl, add the oat flour, chia seeds, baking powder, cinnamon the salt. Mix together;
2. Add the milk, cane molasses, and vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients are incorporated;
3. Distribute the batter into doughnut pans. Spread well until evenly distributed in the pan;
4. Bake in preheated oven at 150 degrees for approximately 25 minutes;
5. Unmold and enjoy plain or with peanut butter.

8. Sweet potato bread roll with chia

Ingredients

• 300 grams of cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup sweet cornstarch
• 1/2 cup sour tapioca starch
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chia
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Place the mashed sweet potatoes in a large bowl;
2. Add the sweet cornmeal, sour cornmeal, turmeric, salt, chia and olive oil;
3. Mix with your hands until the dough is uniform;
4. Shape dough into balls and place separately on a greased baking sheet;
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes and it’s ready!

9. Tapioca bread with chia

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cup milk
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 cup granulated tapioca
• 2 teaspoons chia
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• ¾ cup sweet cornstarch
• ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Place the milk and oil in a mug or saucepan. Mix together and heat;
2. In a bowl, place the tapioca and chia seeds. Mix together;
3. Insert the milk and olive oil heated previously. Stir and wait a few minutes until the chia has hydrated;
4. Add the egg and mix well;
5. Season with the turmeric and add the sweet cornmeal. Mix together;
6. Add the grated cheese and stir again;
7. Line a baking pan with parchment paper;
8. Shape dough into small balls and distribute separately in pan;
9. Bake in the oven until golden brown and try this tasty recipe with chia.

10. Functional chia bread

Ingredients

• 1 pot of natural yogurt or kefir
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 1/2 cup sweet cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon quinoa
• 1 tablespoons golden flaxseed
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 15 chopped nuts
• 1 tablespoon baking powder

Directions

1. In a blender, place the yogurt, eggs, olive oil, and salt. Beat well until the oil is incorporated;
2. Transfer to a large bowl;
3. Add the almond flour, rice flour, and sweet cornmeal. Mix well or beat in a blender;
4. Add the quinoa, golden flaxseed, chia seeds, chestnuts and stir gently;
5. Add the baking powder and mix;
6. Pour batter into greased pan and bake in preheated oven at 180 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes;
7. Unmold the bread and serve as you prefer.

After so many recipes with delicious chia, it is easier to include this ingredient in everyday recipes, right? And if you feel like a sweet treat, check out these banana brigadeiro recipes to enjoy a healthier option.