Chia* Seeds are a little wonder weapon full of vitamins, antioxidants, proteins, fiber and minerals. And the great thing is that they can not only be made into a Chia* seed recipe, but many different ones. Especially delicious: Chia* Pudding
At first glance, they seem unremarkable. They also have little to offer in terms of taste. But there is much more to them than meets the eye. The talk is of Chia* Seeds.
Chia* Seeds are particularly rich in protein, antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. At 18 grams per 100 grams, they also have one of the highest levels of omega-3 found in food.
But that's not all - Chia seeds can do much more! In the small miracle seeds you will also find vitamins A and B, zinc, potassium, amino acid and folic acid.
Table of contents
Chia - small grain with a lot of content
- 3 x more omega 3 than salmon
- 8 x more antioxidants than in citrus fruits
- 5 x more calcium than in whole milk
To the amaranth porridge recipe with nuts and pears!
If you think that Chia seeds are a current trend and an invention of modern times, I'm sorry to disappoint you.
In Central America, the effect ver small grains has long been known. The warriors and travelers of the Aztecs had chia in many different forms in their luggage. Chia seeds were then like the cereal bar today.
Chia originates from Mexico and belongs to the genus of sage. the plant reaches a height of up to 1.75 meters and blooms blue or white. In the meantime, the small black seeds are no longer cultivated exclusively in central Mexico, but also in Guatemala, South America and Australia.
With these kitchen utensils every recipe succeeds in no time at all
Whether soaked in milk, in the form of flour or roasted - Chia seeds were at that time a Power food, which could be easily transported from A to B, which kept you full for a long time and also gave you strength and energy.
The best banana bread in the world *with chia*!
Also of the fact that Chia Pudding was already known at that time, the speech. Whether the Chia Pudding was then also as good as the two that I present to you, I do not know :)
25 grams chia seeds cover
- 308 % Omega 3
- 29 % Vitamin E
- 25 % Copper
- and 18 % vitamin B3 of the daily requirement
How to make the basic chia seed recipe successful
I have tested different chia seed recipes for you. Yes, all of them are pudding. But that is and remains the best of all variants :) My conclusion: You are full for a long time and it tastes just super delicious.
For the basic recipe with chia, you must allow at least 30 minutes lead time. Because the chia seeds need until they are well swollen. The longer you let them swell, the better they absorb.
For all three seed recipes, I put 2 tablespoons of seeds in a jar. I infuse the seeds with 15 tablespoons of liquid. I use milk in my recipes. Feel free to try it with soy milk or almond milk: What tastes good is allowed.
Stir well and put it in the refrigerator. After 5 minutes I stir the mass, so that the seeds can suck even better. Depending on my mood, I sometimes add a little honey.
This basic mixture is enough for two mueslis or two servings of chia pudding.
Chia seed pudding with rhubarb grits
This recipe is so delicious that we have dedicated a separate post to it. Simply incredibly fruity and perfect in the spring.
Fruity fresh: Chia pudding with rhubarb and strawberries!
Chia pudding with banana and blueberries
How about yogurt, lemon and blueberry? A power combo that lasts very long sat!
Chia pudding with banana and blueberries
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- ½ Mug Yogurt
- 1 TL Lemon zest
- 100 g Blueberries
- 10 EL Chia pudding
Anleitung
- Mash a ripe banana with a fork. The riper the banana, the better it's taste. It can already have a brown skin.
- Mix the mashed bananas with yogurt. It works best with Greek yogurt, because it is very firm. Alternatively, mix natural yogurt with cottage cheese.
- Grate lemon zest and add to banana-yogurt mixture.
- Puree a few blueberries. If this is not sweet enough, you can stir in a little honey.
- The first layer is now the chia pudding. This is followed by yogurt and finally the blueberries.
Notes
- 20 grams carbohydrates
- 8.4 grams protein
- 6.7 grams fat
Nährwerte
Chia pudding with spirulina
Can it be a little more exotic? It's certainly rare to be served a blue dessert. This is not only an eye-catcher, but also super healthy.
Spirulina is very rich in protein and contains a lot of nutrients such as vitamin B1, B2 and B3. Also a lot of iron and copper.
Chia pudding with spirulina
Ingredients
- 1 Vanilla bean
- 10 EL Chia pudding
- 1 EL Honey
- 1 Mug Yogurt
- ½ TL Spirulina powder
- Berries for garnish
Anleitung
- Scrape out a vanilla bean and mix it with the chia pudding. Stir well so that it is nicely distributed.
- While the chia seeds are absorbing the vanilla, prepare the yogurt to go with them.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of honey in the microwave or in a saucepan. Only very briefly - in the microwave 10 seconds are enough. This makes the honey more liquid and easier to stir in.
- Mix honey with yogurt. Now add the spirulina powder.
- Fill the glass with chia as the first layer. Then the yogurt and then take a few fruits to garnish.
Notes
- 12.5 grams carbohydrates
- 7.5 grams protein
- 6.2 grams fat
Nährwerte
Chia pudding with strawberries
Or are you more of a fan of classic recipes? Berries, yogurt and chia always go well. You can use any berries you have at home. Especially delicious: strawberry puree.
Chia pudding with strawberries
Ingredients
- 200 g Coconut yogurt
- 1 EL Coconut flakes
- 1 TL Lime zest Alternative: lemon
- 100 g Strawberries
- 1 EL Agave syrup
- 10 EL Chia pudding
Anleitung
- Mix yogurt and grated coconut. Add the lime zest.
- Cut the strawberries into small pieces and puree them. If they are very sour, add a little agave syrup.
- And you can already start with the layers. The first is again the chia pudding, followed by yogurt and finally the strawberry puree.
Notes
- 17 grams carbohydrates
- 8.6 grams protein
- 9.7 grams fat
Nährwerte
How you can lose weight with chia recipes
You know what it's like: If you eat more calories than you burn, you gain weight. If you go on FDH (eat half), the body goes into energy-saving mode. You lose weight.
But once your diet is over, you'll have those kilos right back on your stomach, legs and butt: the universally hated yo-yo effect kicks in. Going on a permanent diet is not only pointless, but also unhealthy.
Chia also makes a great addition to this DIY quinoa granola!
Anyone who has ever added chia seeds to water or milk and left it to stand overnight knows that chia seeds soak up liquid. By the way, they do the same in your intestines.
When they are swollen, you automatically feel full. Thanks to the many fibers, this feeling of satiety can last quite a long time.
Unlike white bread, which causes blood sugar levels to spike briefly and then immediately drop, a chia seed recipe does it slowly.
This speaks for a chia seed recipe
- Keeps you full for a long time
- is very varied
- gives strength and energy for training
The carbohydrates of chia seeds are released very slowly in your body - your blood sugar level remains constant for a long time. So you don't get any cravings. Sounds great or?
A normal dish that you make a chia seed recipe, thanks to the many nutrients, will ensure that you do not get magel symptoms.
Combined with exercise and muscle building, a crisp buttocks nothing more in the way!
For those who have issues with gluten, there's great news! Whether chia pudding or another chia seed recipe - all are gluten free.
Our conclusion
Chia seeds are very versatile. They taste best in combination with fruit, for example as chia pudding. For a dessert with chia you need to plan a little time. Because only when the seeds have time to soak up liquid, it tastes really good.
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