Because of their neutral taste, chia seeds go well with almost any food, making them even more suitable than, for example, almonds and walnuts, whose energy value is comparable to chia seeds.

1. Chia Lemonade
Soak 40 grams of chia seeds in 4 cups of water (4 x 1.5 = 6 dl). Let it stand for 30 minutes. After that, add lemon juice, you can also add squeezed and chopped orange, some fruit ... Do not drink this as a thirst quencher, but rather slowly and in sips.

2. Smoothie
You can also make a smoothie from chia seeds as follows: Soak 1 tablespoon of chia seeds in 12 tablespoons of water (the amount is not important, the ratio is). Let the mixture stand for a few hours (preferably overnight), so you end up with a thick gel-like mass. To this, you can later add a banana, maybe some blueberries or raspberries, pear also goes well, and finally, if needed, briefly blend everything together and eat it. Do not drink this quickly, or it will be gone too fast. It's much better to eat slowly by the spoonful.

3. Chia and Grains
Soak chia seeds overnight in plant-based milk (soy, or even better, almond). In the morning, add pieces of dried fruit and (grated) nuts to the mixture, so it looks like a tasty porridge.

4. Egg Substitute
If you avoid foods with eggs, ground chia seeds are a good substitute. If you want to replace one egg, add 1 tablespoon of ground chia seeds mixed with 3 tablespoons of water to the dish. Mix the mixture well (this can take a few minutes). When the mass thickens, you have an excellent and healthy substitute for egg, and the dish also gains thickness and freshness.

5. Oat Porridge
You can use whole or ground chia seeds. You can substitute the same amount of oats with chia seeds. Sometimes, the combination of both is even better than the original.

6. Soup
Chia seeds can also replace flour as a thickening agent for soups. Soak chia seeds in water for a few hours before cooking to create a gel. While cooking, add this gel to the soup by spoonfuls.

7. Salad and Salad Dressing
The simplest way to add chia seeds to a salad is to simply sprinkle them on top. This will make your salad look more appealing and, of course, healthier. Some people prefer ground seeds, but whole seeds are more resilient in our stomachs and keep us feeling full longer.

8. Pizza Dough
If you add chia seeds to regular pizza dough, the pizza will be crispier and richer in plant fibers that are usually missing from standard pizza dough. Try it and you will definitely be impressed.

9. Yogurt
Who says chia seeds only mix well with water? You can soak them in yogurt, which gives it a crunchier texture. If that bothers you, you can add ground seeds (it’s best if you grind them yourself). Note only that seeds soak at least 3 times longer in yogurt (overnight will definitely be enough in any case).

10. Chocolate Balls
Grate chocolate, add chia seeds, and use your hands to form balls from this mixture. Place them in the refrigerator for at least half an hour to firm up. You can also add (coarsely) ground dates and oatmeal to this mixture. You'll get an even healthier and more filling snack.