HOW TO USE CHIA SEEDS

VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE

Chia seeds are eeeverywhere these days! These little powerhouses are not only super healthy and packed with valuable proteins, minerals, trace elements, antioxidants, fiber and omega 3 fatty acids, but also really versatile.
As always, we've got some recipe inspiration for you! You can justjust browse the categories Forever Beautiful and Chocolate Lover on our blog (both of these mixes contain chia seeds) or you try some of the following recipes:

HOW TO USE CHIA SEEDS

 

1. IN HEALTHY JAM 

INGREDIENTS:

• 15g Forever Beautiful Mix
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

DIRECTIONS:

• Mash the raspberries with a fork and add the Forever Beautiful Mix, the chia seeds and maple syrup.
• Combine well and let sit in the fridge for a couple of hours, so the seeds can soak up the liquids.
• Enjoy!

2. FOR CHIA PUDDING:

INGREDIENTS:

• 10g Forever Beautiful Mix
• 1 cup almond milk
• 2 tablespoon almond milk

TOPPINGS:

• blueberries
• almonds

DIRECTIONS:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir well.
• Let sit in the fridge for about 1 hour.
• Stir again and add some liquid if needed.
• Leave in the fridge over night and add the toppings before serving.
• Enjoy!

3. IN GRANOLA BARS:

INGREDIENTS:

• 10g Muscle Power Mix
• 1 cup (gluten-free) oatflour
• 1 cup oats 
• 1 cup dates 
• 1 cup coconutmilk (or almond milk) 
• 1/2 cup popped amaranth 
• 12 tablespoons water 
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 4 teaspoons coconut oil 
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon 
• 2 teaspoons vanilla 
• 1 handful raisins 
• 1 handful sunflower seeds

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat the oven to 390°F. 
• Combine the chia seeds and water and let sit on the counter until you're left with a gel-like consistency.
• Combine the oatflour, dates, coconut milk and coconut oil and blend in your foodprocessor. 
• Add in the oats, amaranth, raisins, sunflower seeds, chia-gel, Muscle Power Mix, cinnamon and vanilla and mix with a spoon.
• Spread the batter on a lined baking tray evenly.
• Top with more sunflower seeds.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and let cool completely before cutting into bars.
• Enjoy!