Find out how to prepare tasty and practical options to include in your diet
Chia is a seed known to bring countless benefits to the body. Rich in vitamins, nutrients and proteins, it helps fight health problems and is a great ally in diets, as it promotes the weight loss process by providing satiety to the body. Furthermore, the omega 3s present in chia help regulate blood vessel pressure.
Next, find out how to make 6 healthy and delicious recipes with chia!
pudding chia with mango and coconut
Ingredients
- 200ml coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons grated coconut
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- Pulp of 1 chopped mango
Preparation method
Place the coconut milk, chia seeds, grated coconut, honey and vanilla essence in a container and mix. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for 3 hours. Then remove from the fridge, add the mango and mix. Serve immediately.
Green corn cake with chia
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
- 1 cup of tea green corn fresh
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon of chemical yeast
- Vegetable oil for greasing
- Corn flour for dusting
Preparation method
Place all the ingredients, except the chemical yeast and chia, in a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Add the baking powder and chia seeds and beat again to combine. Book. Grease a baking tray with vegetable oil and flour with corn flour, pour the dough onto it and bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature until golden brown. Turn off the oven, wait for it to cool and carefully remove it from the mold. Serve immediately.
Oat pancakes with chia
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of oat bran
- 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1 pinch of salt
- Water to hydrate
- Greasing oil
Preparation method
Place the oat bran and chia seeds in a container and cover with water. Let it rest for 5 minutes. Then drain the water, add the salt and mix. Book. Grease a pan with olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Using a ladle, place the dough in the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides. Serve immediately.
Pumpkin cream with chia
Ingredients
- 1 cabotiá squash seeded and chopped
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 dessert spoon of saffron
- 3 teacups of water
- 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
- Salt to taste
Preparation method
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion and brown it. Add the pumpkin, saffron and two cups of water and cook until the pumpkin is soft. Turn off the heat, wait for it to cool and transfer the mixture to a blender. Add the rest of the water, chia seeds and salt and beat until smooth. Return the cream to the pan and place over medium heat to heat through. Serve immediately.
Tip: serve sprinkled with chia seeds.
Chia porridge with bananas
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 200 ml of milk almonds
- 1 dessert spoon of honey
- 1 banana, peeled and mashed
- Ground cinnamon for sprinkling
Preparation method
Place the chia and almond milk in a container, cover with cling film and leave to rest for 2 hours. Then add the banana, oats and honey and mix. Place over medium heat to cook until boiling. Turn off the heat, wait for it to cool, sprinkle with cinnamon powder and then serve.
Omelette with chia
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1 seedless tomato, cut into slices
- 1 slice of chopped mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons chopped leek
- Salt, ground black pepper and oregano to taste
- Greasing oil
Preparation method
In a bowl, beat the eggs and add the chia, cheese, chives, leeks, oregano, salt and black pepper. Mix well and transfer to a pan greased with olive oil. Cook over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Turn off the heat and transfer the omelette to a plate. Fill with tomato and fold in half. Serve immediately.
Source: Terra
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