Chia, flax and other seeds that form a mucilaginous (gel-like) texture when moistened can be sprouted, but they tend to mold when you use the jar method for sprouting. Since I like to keep things as easy as possible, I use them in other recipes like:  Strawberry chia seed jam Coconut strawberry chia seed pudding Blackberry chia seed jam Elderberry and strawberry jam Flaxseed hair detangler Flaxseed hair gel