My new favorite thing is chia seeds. They are a perfect, little seed containing omega 3's, antioxidants, fiber, and protein. They have no carbs (the carbs are fiber). I bought a chia drink at my health food store and really liked it. It cost $3. I wanted to make my own to cut down on the price and the carbs. What I do is more of a method than a recipe.
I soak 3 TBL of chia seeds in 1 cup of water in a quart-sized mason jar. I do this at night while I am getting ready for bed for between 1/2 hour and an hour. I stir the chia seeds occasionally. The chia seeds will begin to soak in the water and gel up. I cover the jar and refrigerate it over night. I also chill a bottle of sugar-free Vitamin Water or Sobe. I get the ones sweetened with erythritol and stevia. The next day, when we are ready to drink it, I pour the cold drink into the cold hydrated chia seeds and stir. I add a pinch of stevia and 2 drops of lemon essential oil. This is optional. I just like a bit more flavor since I diluted the drink with a cup of water with chia seeds. This makes two 2-cup servings. It is a natural energy drink; we love the interesting texture it gives. My sister Catherine loves it and has a hard time drinking her Vitamin Water any other way!
People who do not like gelatinous things, like gelatin or tapioca, may not like chia seeds.
I soak 3 TBL of chia seeds in 1 cup of water in a quart-sized mason jar. I do this at night while I am getting ready for bed for between 1/2 hour and an hour. I stir the chia seeds occasionally. The chia seeds will begin to soak in the water and gel up. I cover the jar and refrigerate it over night. I also chill a bottle of sugar-free Vitamin Water or Sobe. I get the ones sweetened with erythritol and stevia. The next day, when we are ready to drink it, I pour the cold drink into the cold hydrated chia seeds and stir. I add a pinch of stevia and 2 drops of lemon essential oil. This is optional. I just like a bit more flavor since I diluted the drink with a cup of water with chia seeds. This makes two 2-cup servings. It is a natural energy drink; we love the interesting texture it gives. My sister Catherine loves it and has a hard time drinking her Vitamin Water any other way!
People who do not like gelatinous things, like gelatin or tapioca, may not like chia seeds.
I get my Chia Seed at Costco. It is $14 for 2 pounds. The first time that I tried chia seeds I got them at my health food store in the bulk isle, but they were bitter. This brand is very good and not at all bitter.
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