Remplacer les graines de chia : 12 excellentes alternatives

Chia seeds are a popular ingredient in many recipes due to their nutritional benefits and binding properties. However, there may be instances where you need to find a suitable replacement. This article explores various alternatives to chia seeds and how to use them in your recipes.

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Chia seeds are generally used either as a binding agent like what eggs bring to non-vegan recipes or they can be used to add nutrients to make a recipe healthier.

Replacing Chia Seeds as a Binder

Chia seeds are often used as a gel or binder in recipes like overnight oats, chia pudding, or as an egg replacement in vegan baking.

• Graines de Basilic: Basil seeds can be used in the same amount as chia seeds, providing a similar result and taste.
• farine de lin: Flaxmeal, but not whole flaxseeds, can be used if the purpose is to form a gel. The seeds need to be ground, unlike chia seeds that work whole. Replace the chia with the same amount of flaxmeal. Note that flaxmeal has a slightly more bitter taste and can be very slippery if used in unbaked recipes.
• Psyllium: If you’re swapping a chia egg (1 tbsp chia seed + 3 tbsp water), you can use pure husk or flaxmeal instead. It’s tasteless, colorless, but can be rubbery in no-bake food and hard to swallow.
• Arrowroot Powder or Tapioca Starch: These can be used in the same amount as chia seeds. They have similar properties to cornstarch.
• Fécule de maïs: Cornstarch needs to be dissolved in cold water and then thickens with heat, while chia seeds activate faster when soaked in lukewarm water and don’t need heat to thicken.
• Xanthan Gum or Guar Gum: These are suitable for liquid recipes. Use 1/4 teaspoon to replace 1 tablespoon of chia seeds.

Replacing Chia Seeds for Nutritional Benefits

Chia seeds are often used to add health benefits like in protein balls or smoothies.

• Graines de chanvre: Hemp seeds also add proteins and healthy fats but won’t add bulk to a smoothie or liquid.
• L'avoine: Oats are a great thickener in smoothies, but you need to use three times more.
• Graines de citrouille: Pumpkin seeds add a green color and healthy fats but don’t add bulk.
• Graines de tournesol: Sunflower seeds don’t add bulk or color and are tasteless.
• Graines de coquelicot: Poppy seeds are the same size and add some crunch like chia seeds but have a lower nutrition profile.
• Graines de sésame: Sesame seeds are the same size and add the same texture as chia seeds.

Note: Values are approximate and can vary based on specific brands and varieties. Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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Conclusion

There are many alternatives to chia seeds depending on the purpose in your recipe. Whether you’re looking for a binder or to add nutrition, you can find a suitable replacement that works for you.