Ground

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  Add chia seeds to baked goods recipes for extra fiber and protein.Zedcor Wholly Owned/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
  
  Grind chia seeds to add to many baked recipes. Place 1/2 cup of chia seeds in a coffee grinder. Grind until a fine powder forms, and store in an airtight container. Add the powder to many baked recipes.
  
  
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  For a new spin on a health conscious muffin add chia seeds.PhotoObjects.net/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
  
  Use the ground chia seeds in pumpkin-muffins for a fall breakfast. Mix together 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup white flour, 2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, 2 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 can organic pumpkin, two eggs, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup maple syrup and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
  
  
• 3). Place the batter into greased muffin tins. Bake for 30 minutes. Allow the muffins to cook and store in plastic bags.
  
  
• 4). Use ground chia seeds as an egg replacer for vegan recipes. Add 1 tbsp. ground chia seeds to 3 tbsp. of water for the equivalent of one egg. Whisk together and allow the mixture to sit for five to 10 minutes. Use this mixture to replace eggs in cakes
  
  

Soaking

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  Adding chia seeds to your smoothie is an easy way to incorporate organic raw foods into your diet.Brand X Pictures/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images
  
  Soak chia seeds for at least one hour to activate the enzymes and make them easier to digest. Add soaked chia seeds to smoothies and puddings.
  
  
• 2). Make a breakfast chia smoothie from spinach, pineapple and chia seeds. Add 2 tsp. soaked chia seeds, 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, 1 cup spinach leaves, 1 cup water, 1 tsp. agave syrup and 1/2 cup ice. Blend together until smooth.
  
  
• 3). Make chia protein pudding for a sweet treat. Place 2 tbsp. chia seeds in a glass bowl, add 3/4 cups water. Allow to soak for 20 minutes or until the gel-like consistency forms. Add 1 tbsp. soy protein powder, 1 tbsp. of cacao, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. almond extract. Top with 1 tbsp. goji berries and cacao nibs.