Chia Seeds | How to Bloom Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are small black seeds that are tasteless on their own but packed with nutrients your body needs. Chia seeds can be consumed by adding it to breakfast bowls & smoothie in seed form or by adding to drinks and juices by blooming it and soaking in water. They are easy to make at home and stay fresh for couple of days in fridge.
Servings1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Measure and take a heaped tablespoon of chia seeds.
- Take chia seed sin a bowl. Add water to it. They absorb water well so add enough water. Mix well.
- Cover and keep in fridge overnight. The next day it will be bloomed like this. You can use this for any of your beverage. They are jelly like.
- Store Chia Seeds in fridge.
Notes
- Overnight Soak – I always soak chia seeds overnight in fridge because it gives them time to bloom properly. Morning they are ready and perfect texture.
- Water Amount – Use more water if you want thin juice like consistency or less water if you prefer thick gel. I use one tablespoon seeds to quarter cup water.
- Mix Well – Stir seeds and water when you first mix so they don't clump at bottom. Quick stir helps them absorb water evenly.
- Keep in Fridge – Always store in fridge and never leave it at room temperature. I keep mine in glass jar with lid so it stays fresh longer.
- Check Freshness – Smell them before use, if they smell odd then throw out and make fresh batch. Good batch should smell neutral and not have any weird taste.
- Use Within Days – I finish mine within two three days because after that they can lose freshness. Make only what you use in few days.
Nutrition Facts
Chia Seeds | How to Bloom Chia Seeds
Amount Per Serving (50 g)
Calories 12
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Trans Fat 0.004g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 10mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 0.4g1%
Vitamin A 1IU0%
Vitamin C 0.04mg0%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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