Chia seeds offer numerous health benefits to the body. Rich in nutrients such as proteins, potassium, iron and omega 3, they help fight cardiovascular problems and are excellent allies in diets, as they maintain a feeling of satiety and increase immunity.
“The calcium present in chia helps in the formation of bone mass, preventing osteoporosis. […] In addition, omega 3 helps in regulating blood vessel pressure, as it increases blood flow, thus avoiding increased blood pressure”, says nutritionist Roseli Rossi. Next, check out 4 tasty recipes with chia to include in your daily life!
Pumpkin cream with chia
Ingredients
- 4 cups of tea pumpkin chopped with peel
- 1 peeled and chopped onion
- 1 table spoon of turmeric
- 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 3 tea cups of water
- Salt and oil to taste
Method of preparation
In a pan, put the olive oil and lead to medium fire to warm up. Add the onion and brown. Add the pumpkin, turmeric and 2 cups of water and cook until the pumpkin is soft. Turn off the fire, wait to cool down and transfer the mixture to a blender, add the chia and the rest of the water and beat until you get a cream. Dispose of the mixture again in the pan and lead to medium fire to warm up. Season with salt and serve immediately.
Tip: serve the cream with chia seed to taste.
Oatmeal pancake with chia
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons of rolled oats
- 1 egg
- 1 peeled and mashed banana
- 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
- cinnamon to taste
- Coconut oil for greasing
Method of preparation
In a container, place the oats, chia, banana, egg and cinnamon and mix well. Let rest for 15 minutes. Afterwards, unite a skillet with coconut oil and lead to medium fire to warm up. Place a portion of the dough over it, spread it out and cook until firm. Turn to brown both sides. Repeat the process with all the dough and serve with the filling you prefer.
Avocado mousse with chocolate and chia
Ingredients
- Pulp of 2 avocados
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 5 tablespoons of chia
Method of preparation
In a blender, place the pulp of the avocados, honey, cocoa powder, coconut oil, vanilla essence and chia seeds and blend until you get a homogeneous consistency. Arrange the mousse in bowls and refrigerate until firm. Serve immediately.
Tip: serve decorated with banana pieces.
chia bread
Ingredients
- 250 g of cassava boiled and mashed
- 250 g of sour starch
- 1/2 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 75 ml of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon saffron
- 175 g of biological yeast
- 1 tablespoon of oregano
- salt to taste
- Water
- olive oil for greasing
- Whole wheat flour for dusting
Method of preparation
In a container, place the sprinkle, chia, saffron, oregano and salt and mix well. Add cassava and stir until thickened. Add the biological yeast and mix to incorporate with the other ingredients. Finally, gradually add the water and stir the dough until you get a homogeneous consistency. Let rest for 30 minutes.
Afterwards, grease a baking dish with olive oil and flour it with wheat flour. With the help of a spoon, take some dough and shape it into a ball. Repeat the process with all the dough and have it on the baking sheet. Take to preheated oven at 200°C until golden. Serve immediately.
Source: Maxima
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