Remember chia? Those little black seeds that grew “hair” for your Chia Pet? Well, they’re back, and as it turns out, they are incredibly healthy for you! These powerful little seeds are helpful for weight loss, are a great source of protein, antioxidants, and Omega-3s, and can easily be added to many different types of foods. Still intimidated? Mother-daughter duo and Grain Crazy blog experts Cherie Schetselaar and Britney Rule have created healthy, clean-eating recipes to help walk you through using chia in your everyday cooking.

All of the Chia Crazy recipes use unprocessed and unrefined ingredients, whole grains, and honey instead of sugar, and include lots of fruits and vegetables to help you get the optimum amount of nutrients from your food, all in recipes you and your family will enjoy. From breakfasts to desserts, these easy, healthy recipes will make you fall in love with the superfood chia! 

Cherie Schetselaar has a passion for superfood. Anything nutrient-rich superfoods like quinoa and chia seeds can be used for, you better bet Cherie has tried it. From breakfast cereals to dinner dishes to desserts, she is the expert at incorporating the good-for-you ingredients. She "healthifies" her cooking by substituting healthy fats, cutting down on sugar, and eliminating processed foods. Cherie is a fabulous cook and the mother of seven children. All of them, and her husband, have been used as guinea pigs for trying out the best recipes.

1. Chia 101
2. Breakfast
3. Drinks and Smoothies
4. Breads
5. Snacks
6. Salads
7. Soups
8. Main Dishes
9. Desserts
10. Spreads and Sauces