Chia Benefits

Because of their high nutrition content adding Chia to anything is beneficial but this recipe for a Chia spread is exceptional. Easy to make and store you need to try this one soon.

Very tasty!

2 Tbsp peanut oil
2 Tbsp honey
2 cups raw almonds
2 Tbsp Chia seed

Directions:
Everything goes into a food processor and gets blended on the “high” setting until smooth. Refrigerate until use.

Chia Seed Recipes from Chia Benefits

Here is a really easy recipe for a home made salad dressing. Very low in calories but still big on taste, this is a dressing that can be used in any number of ways.

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 cup soy milk
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp. seasoning blend, salt free
1 tsp garlic powder
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This delicious recipe comes from The Gracious Pantry.  I like it not only because it tastes great but also because it demonstrates how adaptable Chia is in almost any recipe. Here, Chia turns a potentially unhealthy, sugar laden, spread into a reservoir of nutrition. Enjoy!

Ingredients
2 cups strawberries – cleaned and chopped
1 cup water
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup honey

Step 1 – Place all ingredients into a metal pot and bring to a boil.

Step 2 – Reduce heat slightly so the contents of the pot don’t splatter all over your stove, but still bubbles in the pot.
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This chia seed recipe was first published at Cannelle et Vanille.

makes 1 serving

1/2 lb. baby beets, golden and red
2 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, watercress, beet greens)
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If you haven’t yet experienced Chia after its been soaked in water then this video is for you. This recipe is a very good way to bring Chia seeds into your diet in a delicious way.