Stephanie Jean

I don’t even know where to begin to describe chia seeds. They’re super weird, pretty gross looking, and super delicious and healthy.

I didn’t know much about chia seeds until this past week or so. I began to see them start to pop up on Pinterest, Facebook articles, and a survey posted by a college senior researching their senior project. I figured the universe was trying to tell me something, so I did a little research.

When you add chia seeds to any sort of liquid and let them sit for at least fifteen minutes, they become gelatinous. Seriously. I turned a pint sized mason jar into a Jell-o shot of protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. They’re also loaded with antioxidants and can help you lose weight.

For more benefits of chia seeds, check out these 11 proven benefits.

The first chia seed recipe I tried was super good, though it did get me a couple funny looks from people at work. Check it out below!

• 1/4 cup chia seeds (I used Trader Joe’s organic).
• 1 cup water.
• 3-5 frozen strawberries.

Combine and stir. Let sit fifteen minutes, stir again. You can drink it now, or let it sit overnight to really draw out the nutrients.

Enjoy! xoxo…