Put a superfood to work! These recipes with chia seeds are delicious and nutritious. Find dreamy desserts, energizing snacks and more.
Our Best Recipes with Chia Seeds
Updated on Jul. 03, 2023
Best Ever Veggie Burger
It was so hard finding a veggie burger that tasted good, didn’t fall apart on the grill and was easy to make so I decided to create my own. —Sarah Tramonte, Taste Recipes Associate Culinary Producer
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Easy Almond Joy Chia Pudding
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy making this coconut milk chia pudding recipe because it’s easy and I can find all of the ingredients at my local market. There is no baking required, and it’s served in individual jars for guests. For more flavor, add shredded coconut. —Ashley Altan, Hanover, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 414 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 12g fiber), 9g protein.
3/11
Dried Fruit Energy Bars
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These dried fruit energy bars are the perfect breakfast option for busy people. They’re easy to make ahead and jam-packed with ingredients such as chia seeds, quinoa and oats, which will keep you fueled throughout the day. — Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 239 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.
4/11
Berry Smoothie Bowl
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We turned one of our favorite smoothies into a smoothie bowl and topped it with even more fresh fruit and a few toasted almonds for a little crunch. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 155 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
5/11
Almond Flour Bread
Total Time
35 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My almond flour bread recipe is keto-friendly. It's low in carbs with a fluffy, crumbly texture like a traditional loaf of bread. —Caroline Baines, Spokane, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 219 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.
6/11
Matcha Chia Pudding
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You only need five ingredients for this refreshing recipe. The raspberries add a beautiful, bright flavor.
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 173 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 9g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
7/11
Strawberry Overnight Oats
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
These strawberry overnight oats will be ready and waiting for you in the morning. This PB&J-inspired breakfast is both gluten-free and dairy-free. Use more or less sugar depending on the sweetness of the strawberries. —Jolene Martinelli, Fremont, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 352 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 183mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 12g fiber), 10g protein.
8/11
Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This gluten-free chocolate cake is a yummy treat that everyone can enjoy. Sometimes I stir in gluten-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variety. —Nichele McCague, Poway, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 310 calories, 17g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
9/11
Chia Seed Protein Bites
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I keep these little bites on hand in my refrigerator and grab them for breakfast or a snack when I’m in a hurry. We have a lot of food allergies in our family and I like to keep healthy snacks around that everyone can eat. This recipe has no gluten, eggs, dairy or corn, so it’s the perfect go-to treat in our house. —Tanja Miller, Peoria, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 79 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
10/11
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Quinoa has been around for a while, but I’m just now jumping on the quinoa breakfast bowl bandwagon. I’ve made it several times as a savory side or salad, but never as a warm breakfast cereal. I finally gave it a try last weekend and loved it! —Erica Schmidt, Kansas City, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 217 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 reduced-fat milk.
11/11
Lemon Chia Seed Parfaits
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
These bright and tangy parfaits start the day on a healthy note, but they’re also sweet enough to double as dessert. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 214 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 reduced-fat milk.
