how to properly use Chia seeds in smoothies , oatmeal or coffee? do they need to be soaked before added to a smoothie? TIA
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You put the Chia in the blender with the fruits turn the blender on and the smoothie is ready
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No, Chia seeds do not require soaking. They can be added after you make your drink for a slight crunch, or blended with your drink.
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No. The only time I soak them is if I am using them in place of an egg. I just throw them as is in a smoothie, pudding, applesauce etc as I am ready to eat it. I sprinkle them on salads, throw in soup as I am ready to eat it...anywhere actually. But only soak is replacing an egg in a dish.
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Bri,We looked into the directions on the package and it states the following:QUICK TIP Soak 2 Tbsp of seeds for 5-10 minutes in 6 oz of water to produce a nutritious gel that can be added to countless recipes. We hope this information is helpful and if there is anything else we can help you with please contact us back!-Christy L. Swanson Health ProductsAt-Home Email Specialist
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Hi Kathleen, you should never get your chia seeds from China. Our seeds are from Ecuador. We travel the world over working with Organic chia growers to find the best possible Organic growers that will enable us to bring you the highest quality, purest, Certified Organic chia seeds. We take care to insure that only the highest quality chia seeds are used in our products. Each grower is personally inspected by me and each batch of chia that we purchase is lab tested to verify its purity and nutritional profile. Thank you all for joining on us this mission to bring the highest quality chia seeds and superfoods to the world.Marc,Oh so pure! Foods. Hi Kathleen, you should never get your chia seeds from China. Our seeds are from Ecuador. We travel the world over working with Organic chia growers to find the best possible Organic growers that will enable us to bring you the highest quality, purest, Certified Organic chia seeds. We take care to insure that only the highest quality chia seeds are used in our products. Each grower is personally inspected by me and each batch of chia that we purchase is lab tested to verify its purity and nutritional profile. Thank you all for joining on us this mission to bring the highest... » Read More Hi Kathleen, you should never get your chia seeds from China. Our seeds are from Ecuador. We travel the world over working with Organic chia growers to find the best possible Organic growers that will enable us to bring you the highest quality, purest, Certified Organic chia seeds. We take care to insure that only the highest quality chia seeds are used in our products. Each grower is personally inspected by me and each batch of chia that we purchase is lab tested to verify its purity and nutritional profile. Thank you all for joining on us this mission to bring the highest quality chia seeds and superfoods to the world.Marc,Oh so pure! Foods. « Show Less
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I put two tablespoons of flax seed in my protein shakes and it pulverizes them. I have also put oat meal in as well with similar results. Without liquid, I have never tried.
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No, but the will change the consistency of your smoothie rapidly if you don't. It will become thicker and more gelatinous. I typically add the chia seeds at the end, after blending.
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I have heard others having that problem, but I have not. I don't do anything special, but here is what I do. I have made a morning cocktail for years, and the only change I have made was a month ago I substituted The Garden of Life Super Seed for psyllium. I have about 8oz of water, 2 tsp. coconut oil, 1 scoop of E7 from Integris, 1 tsp vitamin C powder, and about 2/3 scoop of Super Seed. I hand shake it about 20 shakes, and drink it within 30 seconds. It's great. Maybe having extra powders helps it keep a better consistency.
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Curious if chewing them is sufficient to remedy this. What if I just throw them in my oatmeal whole, cook it, and chew it thoroughly? I want to make 5 small containers of oatmeal every weekend so that I can just take one to work with me every day.
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I've been soaking my organic chia seeds in water. Doesn't that take care of the breaking/chopping up that Mila product offers?
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The seeds blend very well and if want you can strain but very little left in strainer. I would say seeds are great for smoothies, therefore eliminating cost and possibility of extra impurities in processing of powder.
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I love maca powder!! I use it in smoothies, but only 1 tsp to 1 T will do ya! It adds a sort of malty flavor to smoothies. Goes great combined with cacao powder too! Mesquite powder is also wonderful!
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I eat Bob's Red Mill Whole Oats uncooked every single morning. I pour about 1/2 - 3/4 cup in a bowl. Cover it with Almond Milk or Soy Milk (organic!) and let it sit for about 30 min. sprinkle on cinnamon and add fruit, raisins or craisins and eat. My oats are soaking while I get ready to leave or am doing something else. Very filling, and very good. Sure they are raw but they are soft and a slight bit chewy.
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It doesn't bother me to have the seeds because I had chia seeds to most of my smoothies. Carry floss piks :-)
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I would try that yes. If it didn't coat thick enough maybe I'd add a few Chia seeds ground up too. : ) made a veggie meatloaf using it and it was awesome! Tofu scrambles are super with the Veg yummy!
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I have the chocolate kind and mix it with almond milk and honey and use a hand blender. Or, sometimes I put it with frozen bananas, blueberries, vanilla protein powder and almond milk in a blender and make a delicious breakfast smoothie:)
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To reeep the benefits for flax the seeds need to be milled/ground. You can use a coffee grinder. They are great in smoothies and sprinkled on salads working the other nutrients for maximum absorption.
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Wow! Can't imagine what you are doing?? Maybe wattage too high? I've cooked both regular oatmeal and instant with no problems at all! Try boiling the water first in the bowl, then add the oatmeal. Either way it works for me, no problems!
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The Chia seeds that I purchased contained no foreign matter. They were delicious and I have used them in baking, cooking and in oatmeal. I bought the 4 pack and gave 2 bags away to friends and kept the other 2 for myself. I am on my second bag and have found no problem and will buy it again.
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Whisk together 1 tablespoon chia seed and 3 tablespoons very hot water to replace one large egg - the size egg most often called for in baking. Let mixture sit for about 5 minutes to thicken before using. When using chia seed to replace an egg, it is a good idea to add an extra 1/2 teaspoon baking powder along with the chia seed gel for each egg being replaced to better mimic the leavening properties of eggs.