How to consume chia seeds differently

Chia seeds became popular a few years agoThey are a very energetic food that began to expand when its great properties were known.

They are originally from Mexico and Guatemala, one of the superfoods that also top the list thanks to its nutritional composition.

Its flavor is mild, it is very versatile and even if it is not believed, it can be combined with a multitude of recipes.

They are perfect for consumption as they are a healthy source of essential fatty acids omega 3, they contain fiber, protein and are very satiating. They protect the heart and give the most athletes a little push to continue with good workouts.

How to consume chia seeds

Yogurt with chia seeds

  • We will mix a Greek yogurt along with 15 grams of chia seeds and a selection of fruits to taste.
  • You will get a very rich combination, the seeds can be consumed previously soaked in water or raw, in this case, taking them raw is perfect to get a crunchy touch.

Chia seed pancakes

The pancakes are ideal for breakfast or a snack, They will calm your appetite and also give you energy. 

You will need 400 grams of wheat flour, if it is whole grain better. 15 grams of seeds, 100 milliliters of water, chopped nuts, salt to taste and a little olive oil.

We will mix all the ingredients except the oil that we will use to spread the pan. We will let the dough rest for half an hour so that the ingredients settle. Once the time has passed, we will make the cakes in a non-stick pan.

Chia seed jam

You can accompany a jam where the protagonist are these seedsFor this you will need 30 grams of seeds, 125 milliliters of juice of the fruit that you like the most, honey or sweetener to taste.

We will mix the juice with the chia and refrigerate for two hours. When the mixture is thick, we can sweeten it to taste. Ideal for spread on whole wheat toast and get a full breakfast.

Chia seed ice cream

We can mix our favorite ice cream with a few chia seeds to give us more energy. To do this, just use the seeds as decoration, they can be raw or soaked, depending on how you want the consistency of the ice cream. You will definitely love the experiment. 


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  1.   Nelson Masanti said

    I use it to go belly is very good