Here Are Over 50 Ways to Cook (and Eat!) Superfood Grains and Seeds

POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar

Love superfoods, but don't know how to actually eat them? Let's start with grains and seeds — chia seeds and flax seeds, quinoa, millet, hemp hearts, and farro.

With each of them having weight loss benefits thanks to supersatiating protein and debloating digestive powers, you're going to want to try all of these nutritious recipes at least once. There are truly SO many ways to cook with these versatile grains and seeds. From smoothies and salads to pizza crusts, baked goods, and sweet breakfasts, they're a wonder to behold in the kitchen and even more delicious to eat. BEHOLD: over 50 tasty ways to get some super-powered supergrains into your diet.

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Cinnamon Quinoa Bake

Get the recipe: cinnamon quinoa bake

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Little Gems, Kale, and Farro Salad

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Millet, Lentil, and Pomegranate Salad

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Chia Seed Pizza Crust

Get the recipe: chia seed pizza crust

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Pumpkin Quinoa Breakfast Parfait

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Peanut Butter Protein Balls With Flax

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POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Get the recipe: quinoa tabbouleh

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Vegan Flax Sugar Cookies

Get the recipe: vegan flax sugar cookies

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Quinoa Burrito Bites

Get the recipe: quinoa burrito bites

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Overnight Chia Oats

Get the recipe: overnight chia oats

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Maple Cumin Tofu With Bell Peppers, Broccoli, and Farro

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POPSUGAR Photography | Jaime Young

Chia Blueberry Muffins

Get the recipe: chia blueberry muffins

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POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Sesame Kale and Quinoa Salad

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Butternut Squash and Quinoa Chili

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Antioxidant Smoothie

Get the recipe: antioxidant smoothie

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POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa

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Apple Flax Oatmeal Cookies

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Vegetarian Stir Fry With Quinoa

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POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Chia Jam and Yogurt

Get the recipe: chia jam and yogurt

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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Protein-Packed Flax Brownies

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Sesame Ginger Quinoa Salad

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Yogurt-Covered Frozen Grapes With Chia Seeds

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Overnight Quinoa

Get the recipe: overnight quinoa

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POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Wheat-Free Pancakes

Get the recipe: wheat-free pancakes

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POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Toasted Quinoa and Savoy Cabbage

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POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Breakfast Blueberry Chia Pudding

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POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Flaxmeal Lemon Blueberry Protein Muffins

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POPSUGAR Photography | Jaime Young

Quinoa Lentil Burgers

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Berry and Quinoa Power Bowls

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POPSUGAR Photography | Dominique Astorino

Basic Chia Pudding With Fruit

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POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Vegan Zucchini Double Fudge Flax Brownies

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Gingerbread Chia Pudding

Get the recipe: gingerbread chia pudding

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Vegan Banana Almond Bread With Flax

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POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Flat Belly Salad With Chia Seed Dressing

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Mexican Tempeh Quinoa Bowl

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POPSUGAR Photography | Dominique Astorino

Mango Chia Lassi Smoothie

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Oatmeal Flax Muffins

Get the recipe: oatmeal flax muffins

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POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Vegan Farro Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette

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POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Debloating Beverage

Get the recipe: debloating beverage

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POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Banana Flax Oatmeal Crumb Muffins With Avocado

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POPSUGAR Photography | Dominique Astorino

Strawberry Protein Smoothie With Chia

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Vegan Flax Gingerbread Pancakes

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Coconut Chia Pudding

Get the recipe: coconut chia pudding

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POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Slow-Cooker Bean and Quinoa Bowl With Scallions, Cheddar, and Hot Sauce

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POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Apple Flaxseed Cinnamon Smoothie

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Chicken and Veggie Quinoa Bowl With Tahini Dressing

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POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Chia Eggs

Get the recipe: chia eggs

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Pumpkin Raisin Flax Muffins

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Grain Bowl With Teriyaki Sauce, Greens, and Soft-Boiled Egg

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POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding

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