I'm one of those hit-snooze-eight-times then wonder why I'm late kind of people. That is to say, not a morning person! When I received a bag of Chia Seeds
for review, I wondered what to make with them. Chia seeds don't have any taste to me, so I prefer to eat them with something. So I decided to take my summer zucchini bounty and mix it with my chia seed bounty and make: Morning Energy Zucchini Chia Seed Muffins!
Some people eat chia seeds by the spoonful, but that's not great for your digestion, as chia seeds need to be soaked or cooked first. Other people put them in their tea or water and drink them (if you like mini boba-like globules!). Still others sprinkle on cereal, yogurt, ice cream, and my son sprinkled his on his pasta (ummm...).
For your own yummy Zucchini Chia Seed Muffins, try my recipe:
Zucchini Chia Seed Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350.
- With a mixer, beat oil, applesauce, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients well and add to wet ingredients. (Save chia and zucchini out for next step).
- Fold in zucchini and chia seeds.
- Pour into muffin tins (greased or lined with cupcake liners).
- Bake 18-20 min or until tops spring back/tester comes out clean.
What's the big deal about chia seeds?
Chia seeds are not just for fluffy plant figurines that look like hedgehogs or former presidents! (I always did want a Chia Pet, and these are the same seed!). Chia seeds do more than decorate your office - they are a superfood that gives you ENERGY!
Because they contain a lot of fiber and protein, they are slower to digest. So you'll get the benefit of sustained fullness when you eat these muffins versus a sugary muffin, donut, or even just a plain bagel.
Fast Facts about Chia Seeds:
The Tarahumara Indians of Mexico run up to 100 miles without shoes, sustained by the mighty chia seed.
Their nutritional power comes from being rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, magnesium, and calcium packed into every tiny little seed!
Chia seeds are gluten free and can absorb many times their own weight in water. This is why it's important to pre-soak or cook your chia seeds, instead of eating a bunch raw.
Numerous health claims about chia seeds need more research and verification, but weight loss, anti-inflammatory support, and energy benefits are reported in these articles from Eat This, Not That!
What have you made with chia seeds? If you've never cooked with chia seeds before, start right here with these delicious and energy-packed muffins!
In step #3 of your recipe it says to beat oil, eggs, etc. However in the ingredients portion of the recipe they are not listed, nor is the number of eggs that are to be used.
Dear Shawda, Thanks for this - however they are listed directly above...however, I see when I switched my recipe plugin it did not format things very nicely so they are harder to find - I am going to fix that, so thanks for pointing out your difficulty in locating ingredients.
You can find them above, and here they are again:
2/3 cup coconut oil (canola would work too)
1/3 cup applesauce
2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
In step #3 of your recipe it says to beat oil, eggs, etc. However in the ingredients portion of the recipe they are not listed, nor is the number of eggs that are to be used.
Dear Shawda, Thanks for this - however they are listed directly above...however, I see when I switched my recipe plugin it did not format things very nicely so they are harder to find - I am going to fix that, so thanks for pointing out your difficulty in locating ingredients.
You can find them above, and here they are again:
2/3 cup coconut oil (canola would work too)
1/3 cup applesauce
2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
This recipe was awesome! My toddler and everyone else loved it! I was wondering if I wanted to add banana to this recipe, how I would change it? Have you tried that? If so, what changes did you make to the other portions of the recipe?
This recipe was awesome! My toddler and everyone else loved it! I was wondering if I wanted to add banana to this recipe, how I would change it? Have you tried that? If so, what changes did you make to the other portions of the recipe?
I've heard of chia seeds, but have yet to try them. I should probably try them because I NEED more energy. The first trimester is draining my energy.
I've heard of chia seeds, but have yet to try them. I should probably try them because I NEED more energy. The first trimester is draining my energy.
Chia seed pudding is one of my favorite ways to eat them. I don't have the proportions memorized, but milk or almond milk with coconut milk, honey or maple syrup to taste and chia seeds. Put in a mason jar, seal, shake and refrigerate for a few hours or over night. Becomes similar texture to tapioca. YUMMM!!
Chia seed pudding is one of my favorite ways to eat them. I don't have the proportions memorized, but milk or almond milk with coconut milk, honey or maple syrup to taste and chia seeds. Put in a mason jar, seal, shake and refrigerate for a few hours or over night. Becomes similar texture to tapioca. YUMMM!!
I've never heard of these before!! Thanks for sharing!
I've never heard of these before!! Thanks for sharing!
I would be interested in trying these muffins!
I would be interested in trying these muffins!
These look yummy! Never used chia seeds before, might be time to try something new.
These look yummy! Never used chia seeds before, might be time to try something new.
Oh I could do these!! I haven't tried chia seeds yet but I keep seeing them pop up over and over. Muffins are always a good way to try a new ingredient for me ...
Oh I could do these!! I haven't tried chia seeds yet but I keep seeing them pop up over and over. Muffins are always a good way to try a new ingredient for me ...
So I just tried these last week in some juice and it was a bit odd but yet I'd totally do it again. I'll have to go the food route like you did next time!
So I just tried these last week in some juice and it was a bit odd but yet I'd totally do it again. I'll have to go the food route like you did next time!
I've NEVER heard of Chia Seeds but now I want to know what they taste like! I'll have to pick some up next time I'm at Whole Foods, thanks for the recipe... going to try that too!
I've NEVER heard of Chia Seeds but now I want to know what they taste like! I'll have to pick some up next time I'm at Whole Foods, thanks for the recipe... going to try that too!
I've never tried Chia seeds but they sound intriguing. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
I've never tried Chia seeds but they sound intriguing. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
This would be a great recipe to help me in the morning. I have really been dragging lately. Plus, I like chia seeds.
This would be a great recipe to help me in the morning. I have really been dragging lately. Plus, I like chia seeds.
I have seen a recipe or 2 with Chia seeds but I have never tried them.
I have seen a recipe or 2 with Chia seeds but I have never tried them.
Ohh YUMM.. totally need to try this.. sure looks delicious and all the benefits... Sooo need to check out Chia Seeds; thanks for sharing
Ohh YUMM.. totally need to try this.. sure looks delicious and all the benefits... Sooo need to check out Chia Seeds; thanks for sharing
thanks for this, I will have to make this great treat for my family they will love it.
thanks for this, I will have to make this great treat for my family they will love it.
I keep my chia seeds right on the counter now so I remember to add them into everything.
I am not a morning person either. ha!
I keep my chia seeds right on the counter now so I remember to add them into everything.
I am not a morning person either. ha!
Thanks for sharing this with us! We are now eating n drinking China seeds! Will be trying this recipe out since our freezer is full of zucchini! Happy Fall!
Thanks for sharing this with us! We are now eating n drinking China seeds! Will be trying this recipe out since our freezer is full of zucchini! Happy Fall!