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Chia can be sprinkled on almost any food you are eating during the day. It has a mild flavor and becomes like a gel when mixed with a liquid. Use in baking and ESPECIALLY GLUTEN FREE RECIPES!
Mix in:
Oatmeal
Yogurt
Applesauce
Mashed Potatos
Smoothies
Milk
Butter
Pancake batter
Sauces
Sprinkle on:
Peanut butter sandwich
Salads
Chicken, Fish, Steak
Ice Cream
Eggs
Cereal
Soups
Burgers
Add in Baking
The chia can be sprinkled in or on top of baked goods OR mixed with water and used as partial replacement of oil in most recipes (see gel recipe below) - increase the baking time since it chia retains moisture.
Cookies
Cakes
Breads
Grahm Cracker Crusts
Brownies
Use chia gel to replace eggs in recipes
Great for Gluten Free Baking which tends to be dry because chia retains moisture!
GREAT FOR THOSE WITH FOOD ALLERGIES
TO REPLACE EGGS: When mixed with water, chia seeds, high in soluble fiber, form a thick gel. Place 1 tablespoon of chia seeds in a cup and add 3 tablespoons of water. Allow the mixture to sit for about 15 minutes. 1/4 cup of hydrated chia seeds equals approximately 1 egg.
TO REPLACE OIL: Make a gel (see below) and replace oil with the chia gel. Increase baking time.
GLUTEN FREE: Add in gluten free recipes to retain moisture.
Generally 5% is added to total recipe.
Makes gluten free breads and bake good soft and extends shelf life.
Use sparingly due to the fact that chia retains water and extend baking time.
I have noticed that my gluten free bread stayed soft for a week!
I didn't even have to toast it or microwave it to refesh it.
I kept it in the bread box! Experiment with your favorite recipes.
Boost nutrition and improve texture without affecting the flavor.
CHIA GEL
Chia Gel – Mix 1/4 cup of Chia seeds into 2 cups of water (4 parts water, 1 part chia). Mix well. Let stand and mix again in 5 minutes. Keep in refrigerator in a sealed container. It will last for about 2 weeks. Add to smoothies, salad dressings, BBQ sauces or butter. It is not gritty and will not change flavor.
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