15 Chia Seed Recipes That Make It Easy to Eat This Superfood

The easiest way to incorporate more chia seeds into your day? Stir a tablespoon or two into your go-to morning bowl of oats. This recipe also features mashed bananas for a boost of potassium.

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Add a few scoops of chia seeds to a bowl with liquid — like muddled cooked raspberries and maple syrup — and you'll get a spoonable, jam-like consistency in just a few minutes. Magic!

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Keep a stash of these tasty treats in the freezer, so you have a quick li'l pick-me-up ready to go on those days when the afternoon slump hits hard.

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Simply add old-fashioned oats, chia seeds, honey and milk (or plant-based milk) to a jar, then the oats and seeds will absorb the liquid overnight — and you'll get to wake up to a creamy, dreamy breakfast that practically cooked itself.

P.S. It's easy to get creative with endless flavor combinations. Brownie batter overnight oats, anyone?

Get the Chilled Overnight Chia Pudding recipe.

One of the biggest perks of baking up granola bars from scratch is that you can customize to your heart's desire. Want a savory bar? No problem! Stir in cheesy Parmesan, smoked almonds, paprika and freeze-dried vegetable pieces.

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No need to stand over a stove making batch after batch of oatmeal each day with this large-format recipe. Pour all the components — chia seeds included! — into a baking dish, then bake. Microwave leftovers in a bowl.

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These seedy oat crackers give off all the vibes of an everything bagel, but with two key differences: they're crisp (rather than chewy) and gluten-free. Spread them with cream cheese or crush 'em up to adorn a midday salad.

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Consider this the easiest way to get your chia seed fix: Sprinkle a few onto an apple slice that has a generous smear of almond butter. Pomegranate arils add a special flavor pop.

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Meal prep MVPs, this one is for you: Assemble jars of berries, grated beets, fresh mint, and chia seeds so you can easily make smoothies in the morning without really measuring or chopping a thing.

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These chewy homemade granola bars rival what you'd find at the store (chocolate chips, and all!) and they don't even require turning on the oven. Win-win.

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Transferring your overnight oats from a jar to a bowl, then topping with fresh orange segments, pomegranate arils, toasted walnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup makes the whole dish feel instantly more gourmet.

Get the Citrus-Spiced Overnight Oats recipe from Prevention.

While each jar may taste like dessert, it's packed with 21 grams protein and 13 grams fiber thanks to a few nutritious power players (including chia seeds, of course).

Get the Carrot "Cake" Overnight Oats recipe from Women's Health.

No one really wants to hear the buzzing of a blender first thing in the a.m. Instead? Blend up this mango-passionfruit drink the night before, then whisk in chia seeds and pop in the fridge. The chia seeds will absorb the liquid for a thick and satisfying sip.

Get the Tropical Chia Smoothie recipe from Prevention.

Another effortless way to eat more chia seeds: Spread nut butter on a rice cake, add mashed raspberries and sprinkle on chia seeds. Easy, right?

Every bite of this vegan treat is exciting, thanks to the chia seeds that pop in your mouth and the bright, citrusy segments of blood orange.

Get the Blood Orange and Coconut Chia Pudding recipe from Prevention.