10 Healthy & Yummy Chia Seeds Recipes for Protein-Packed Meals

Chia seeds are a good source of nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, calcium and are considered to be one of the healthiest foods there is according to Authority Nutrition. These tiny black seeds are gaining popularity in the fitness industry due to its ability to provide many nutrients  with only a few calories.

If you'd like to add more protein and fiber to your diet via chia seeds, here are 10 recipes that you should try:

1.) Cornmeal & Chia Seed Crusted Tilapia

This tasty recipe from Savoring the Thyme makes use of chia seeds by mixing it with the cornmeal as coating to the tilapia making it crunchy and healthy in every bite.

2.) Coconut Chia Protein Pancakes Recipe

Start the day right with this breakfast recipe from Dr. Axe. If you go to the gym in the mornings, this recipe could give you the energy boost you need to work out.

3.) Grain-Free Chia Buckwheat Pizza

Buckwheat flour is gluten free and when combined with chia seeds makes a nutritious and satisfying pizza crust! This recipe from Nyoutritious uses this crust for a healthier take on thin crust pizza.

4.) Kale & Farro Salad with Lemon Chia Dressing

Since chia seeds are naturally rich in protein, it would make sense to combine this ingredient to vegan recipes such as this one from Conveganence. You can substitute the farro with quinoa if you wanna go gluten-free.

5.) Raspberry Coconut Chia Pudding Pops

Cool down with this healthy and yummy frozen treat from Skinny Taste. This is a creative way to add more chia seeds to your diet, plus it's refreshing and perfect for the upcoming summer heat.

6.) Flourless Pumpkin Chia Seed Blondies

This recipe from Purely Twins is healthy, easy to make and guilt-free. This treat is impressively gluten-free, grain-free, egg-free, vegan, soy-free, and low in sugar!

7.) Chia Meatballs with Easy Marinara Sauce

The meatballs in this recipe by Bare Root Girl are made with no egg or grain. The chia seeds help in keeping the meatballs in shape.

8.) Eggless Coconut, Walnut, and Banana Bread

This recipe from Fuss Free Cooking uses chia seeds soaked in water as a vegan egg substitute.

9.) Lemon Chia Seed Scones with Sweet Lemon Cashew Glaze

This recipe from Margaret's Dish is a healthier version of lemon poppy seed baked treats. Oat flour and honey are made as substitutes to make the recipe gluten-free and sugar-free.

10.) Chocolate & Coconut Chia Seed Mousse

Instead of directly soaking the whole chia seeds to create a pudding consistency, this recipe from Veggies and Gin have the seeds grind them first to make it smoother when combined with other ingredients.