Are you fond of preparing your own desserts? Chia gel can be some sort of “jelly alternative” that you can stuff inside a pastry. Mix 9 parts water to 1 part chia seeds, allow to stand for about 30 minutes with occasional stirring to break out the clumps. As the seeds break down, they obtain a thicker consistency which can then be placed in the refrigerator to become gel-like. Aside from being used as a filling in pastries, you can also use the gel as a binder for vegan patties or a thickener in soups.