Chia Seed 101 + 3 Ways To Use Chia Seeds

Learn everything you need to know about buying, storing, and working with chia seeds. Plus see three easy ways to work them into your kitchen today!
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CHIA EGG RECIPE
1 tablespoon ground chia seeds
3 tablespoons water
Combine chia seeds and water in a small bowl and mix well. Pop in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to thicken up.
Nutrients per recipe: Calories: 60g; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugars: 0g; Protein: 3g
BLUEBERRY BANANA CHIA SMOOTHIE
2 tablespoon chia seeds
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
Pop everything in the blender and blend until thick and creamy. Enjoy!
Nutrients per recipe: Calories: 357g; Total Fat: 11.5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 327mg; Carbohydrate: 44.9g; Dietary Fiber: 16g; Sugars: 20.7g; Protein: 20.8g
CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHIA BITES RECIPE
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup chocolate chips
Combine everything in a large bowl and stir until all the ingredients are mixed together.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the 'dough' and roll into a ball. Place on a plate or quarter sheet pan lined with parchment paper and repeat until you have finished all the dough should have 20 balls.
Place in the fridge until firm. Store in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Nutrients per ball: Calories: 81g; Total Fat: 3.4g; Saturated Fat: 0.8g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 12mg; Carbohydrate: 11.1g; Dietary Fiber: 2.1; Sugars: 6.3; Protein: 2.3g
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