Chia plants are super cute and tiny green sprouts of wonder. I vividly remember the Chia Pets commercial that played constantly on the television, serving as the background noise of my childhood.

And yes, they are the same chia seeds sold in “Chia Pet” kits. Lately, chia seeds have become a common ingredient in healthy recipes, from muffins to overnight oats to the TikTok-famous chia ...