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Chia Seed 101 + 3 Ways To Use Chia Seeds

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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:

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

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

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

Recipe

PRE TIME: 20 min

COOKING TIME: 0

TOTAL TIME: 20 min

4 SERVING

Ingredients:

CHIA EGG:
1 Tbsp Ground chia seeds
3 Tbsp Water
BLUEBERRY BANANA CHIA SMOOTHIE:
2 Tbsp Chia seeds
1 Cup Unsweetened almond milk
1 Cup Frozen blueberries
1/2 Large Frozen banana
1/2 Scoop Vanilla protein powder
CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHIA BITES:
1 Cup Rolled oats
1/2 Cup Natural peanut butter
1/4 Cup Honey
1/4 Cup Dried cherries
1/4 Cup Chocolate chips

Directions:

CHIA EGG: Combine chia seeds and water in a small bowl and mix well. Pop in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to thicken up.

BLUEBERRY BANANA CHIA SMOOTHIE: Pop everything in the blender and blend until thick and creamy. Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHIA BITES: 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! For detailed directions please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ13c6ZmKYA