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What to Make with Excess Seeds Like Chia, Flaxseed and More

Chia seeds, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, buckwheat, etc. are known for their many benefits, and there are plenty of reasons to add them to your dishes. But to keep from wasting any leftovers, here are a few ways to use them and recipes to cook with them.

1. Strawberry-chia spread

By combining chia seeds with sugar and puréed strawberries, you end up with a no-cook spread that mimics jam, but with a very low sugar content. It’s great for spreading on toast!

2. Cookies

Here’s a recipe to add to your repertoire that’ll keep those opened bags of chia and flaxseeds from ending up in the compost bin or being forgotten in a dark corner of your pantry. These egg-, sugar-, dairy- and gluten-free cookies are perfect for busy mornings.

3. Nutritious snacks

Rich in protein and omega-3s, ground flaxseeds are great in dessert breads, muffins, cookies or energy bites. Simply add them to your batter as you would in flaxseed crepes or banana bread.

4. A topping

To add some crunch to a salad, smoothie bowl or to enhance a crumble, sprinkle some hemp seeds, roasted buckwheat seeds (kasha) or sesame seeds on them. Why not try it in this recipe for warm feta with tomatoes and olives?

5. Pesto

This flaxseed pesto recipe not only includes toasted pine nuts like the classic version, but also flaxseeds. And given that you only need 2 tablespoons to prepare it, it’s ideal for using up your leftovers.