Did you know that chia seeds have more omega 3’s than salmon, more potassium than bananas, more calcium than milk, and are loaded with antioxidants? Also, they have a long shelf life.
Chia seeds have natural sugars, so they’re great ingredients for snacks and drinks that keep you from getting hungry. Here is the recipe for a delicious, easy-to-make and nutrient-packed chia drink that’s loaded with healthy fat and protein in addition to all of the chia nutrients.
All you need is:
- 1 cup of the juice of your choice
- 1 cup water
- 3 TB chia seeds
In this short video, Genevieve tells you more and demonstrates the following steps to make a yummy chia seed drink:
- Warm your water, put in a cup and add your 3 TB of chia seeds. Stir well till the chia seeds are evenly dispersed and start to swell. Cover and put cup in the refrigerator. Let sit overnight.
- The next day, get your cup out of the fridge. Your chia seeds should be blown up in size and totally gelatinous. Your “water” should now be a thick gel.
- Mix 1 cup of your chia seed gel with 1 cup of the juice of your choice and mix well. This recipe serves 2.
- Enjoy!
Note that you can soak in (warm) fruit juice instead of water if you wish. Warm juice or water is needed to help hydrate the coating on the seeds so they don’t clump. Stir well to avoid clumping!
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Source: Genevieve
A healthy and nutritious drink!