Chia seeds

[Castle On A Cloud]

So... I have had a couple baggies of chia seeds (whole, and ground up) for a while... And I have no idea what to do with them... What do you use chia seeds for? I am worried about using them in smoothies or something, cause I have heard that they will turn it all gel like:scratch

[Tengokujin]

Here's a link with some ideas. It talks about the gelling effect too.

http://grainfreerecipes.com/2009/04/how-to-use-chia-seeds/

[FaithHopeLove]

We put them in smoothies, no problemo! The gel thing only happens if the smoothies sit around for awhile. I usually make enough for dc and I, with extra to freeze. The ones for freezing go in the freezer immediately. I've never noticed a gel like texture on those once they are taken out and eaten (but they are usually eaten frozen or "icy").

I think of them sort of like flax -- could they be baked into muffins or mixed in pancakes?

[Castle On A Cloud]

I have not made muffins (or smoothies:blush) lately, but I have been tossing a handful in with my pancake batter:yes

[Ajani]

I add them to bread, smoothies, yogurt, muffins, cookies... Love them!

[mommylove]

I love chia seeds. I let them gel & 'drink' as a snack almost every day. We call it a science project. :giggle

http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/chia.htm