I’ve been messing around with chia seeds lately, trying to make some drinks. It’s been a bit of a journey, so I figured I’d share what I’ve been up to.
First off, I had to get my hands on some chia seeds. I checked out a couple of local grocery stores first. Found them in the health food section, next to all the quinoa and flaxseed. But honestly, the selection wasn’t great, and the prices were a bit steep. So, I hopped online.
Amazon had tons of options. I ended up ordering a big bag from a brand I’d never heard of, but it had good reviews, so I went for it. Took about three days to arrive, which was fine by me.
- Found chia seeds at local grocery stores but selection was limited and prices high.
- Ordered from Amazon due to wider selection and better prices.
- Delivery took three days.
Once the seeds arrived, I started experimenting. My first attempt was pretty basic – just water, chia seeds, and a bit of lemon juice. Let it sit in the fridge for a few hours to get that gel-like texture. It wasn’t bad, but nothing to write home about.
Then, I tried making a berry chia drink. Blended some frozen berries with water, mixed in the chia seeds, and let that sit overnight. It was definitely better than the first try, a little sweet and the berry flavor was great.
- First attempt: water, chia seeds, lemon juice – decent but not great.
- Second attempt: blended frozen berries, water, chia seeds – much better.
Storing the Seeds
I was a bit worried about how to store the chia seeds once I opened the bag. Didn’t want them going bad. I did some quick research and found out you can just keep them in the original bag, as long as it’s sealed tight, and put them in a cool, dry place. Some folks said they put them in the fridge or freezer, but I just stuck them in my pantry, and they’ve been fine for weeks.
All in all, it’s been a fun little project. I’m still trying out different flavor combos, but I think I’m getting the hang of it. Chia drinks are a nice change from my usual boring water, and they’re supposed to be pretty good for you, too.
- Chia seeds can be stored in the original sealed bag in a cool, dry place.
- Continue to experiment with different flavors and recipes.
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