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.

Blooming chia seeds take just few minutes and then you leave overnight to soak. By next morning they are ready to use in any drink you make, they add thickness and nutrition without changing the taste. Just grab a spoon and add to your morning drink, it takes just seconds and adds so much nutrition.

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About How to Bloom Chia Seeds

Chia seeds come from a plant and have been used for long time in different food cultures. These tiny seeds are full of fiber, protein and good fats that your body needs. When you soak them in water they absorb the liquid and become gel-like coating each seed, this is why people like them in drinks.

Chia is the edible seed of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to Central America.Chia is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, When you bloom them in water they become jelly like and soft, perfect for adding to smoothies, juice and breakfast bowls.

Taste is basically nothing so you can add them to sweet or savory things without worry. The texture becomes smooth and jelly-like after soaking overnight which many people prefer than eating dry seeds. You can also sprinkle them dry on yogurt if you like the crunch instead.

Some people like to make big batch and keep in fridge for whole week, while some prefer making small amount as they use. Both ways work fine depending on your preference and how much you drink smoothie or juice at home.

I usually keep bloomed chia seeds ready in jar because they are so convenient when you in hurry. Making a batch once or twice a week is good idea.

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How to Bloom Chia Seeds Ingredients

• Chia Seeds - I use these for nutrition and they absorb water and turn jelly-like. You can use black or white chia seeds, both work same way.
• Water - I use plain water for soaking and it's important they absorb proper. You can use any drinking water you have and adjust amount depending on how thick you want it.

How to Bloom Chia Seeds Step by Step

1.Measure and take a heaped tablespoon of chia seeds.

2.Take chia seed sin a bowl.Add water to it. They absorb water well so add enough water. Mix it well.

3.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 in fridge.

Expert Tips

• 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.

Serving and Storage

Serve bloomed chia seeds by adding to smoothie, juice, water or any cold drink you like. You can also mix into yogurt or pudding. Store in airtight jar in fridge and they stay fresh for two three days. If you notice strange smell throw them away.

FAQS

1.Can I use room temperature water?

You can use room temperature but fridge method works better overnight. Cold helps them bloom more evenly.

2.How long do they last?

I finish mine within two three days and they stay good in fridge for that time. After that better to make fresh batch.

3.Can I add it to hot drink?

Yes you can but they might break down and lose gel texture. Better to add to cold drink where texture stays nice.

4.Do they have any taste?

Chia seeds basically have no taste so they work in sweet and savory food. They take flavor of whatever you add them to.

5.Can I make them in big batch?

You can try but I find small batch for few days works better. Fresh make keeps them best quality through week.

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Chia Lemonade is a refreshing drink that can be made in a few minutes. It is perfect for beating the summer heat. This lemonade drink is refreshing to drink and has bloomed chia seeds, nannari sarbath with fresh lemon juice feels soothing to enjoy.

This drink has good nutritional value because of chia seeds. These seeds are packed with fibre and omega fatty acids which helps your body stay hydrated. You can make this drink fresh and have it whenever you want and its a good alternative to regular tea and coffee.

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About Chia Lemonade

Chia Lemonade has become quite popular as a cooling drink during summer. The combination of lemon, nannari and chia seeds work really well together in a cold drink. When chia seeds sit in liquid they expand and the texture makes this to lemonade.

The flavour is just bright and has lemon taste and the nannari syrup gives mild sweetness. Chia seeds don't have much flavour, they just add texture and make the drink feel more filling. It tastes simply amazing and make you feel refreshing to drink.

You can adjust this like add more lemon for sharper taste, or reduce nannari if they don't want it too sweet. Mint leaves or ginger work well in this drink you can add or skip according to your taste, Base taste stays the same and you can adjust it to what you like.

I usually make this on really hot days or for parties, My kids enjoy this as it is so light and refreshing, and chia seeds makes it feel special.

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Chia Lemonade Ingredients

• Chia seeds - Bloomed chia seeds give this drink its texture and thickness. They absorb liquid and create that gel coating around each seed.
• Water - Cold water is the base here, it keep drink light and drinkable. 
• Lemon juice - Fresh lemon juice gives the drink its flavour and tang. It brighten everything.
• Sugar - I added for sweetness, but you can go lighter since nannari syrup already adds sweetness. Add it slowly after tasting..
• Nannari syrup - Nannari have its own cooling properties and add mild flavour that balance the sharpness of lemon.
• Ice cubes - This is essential for keeping drink properly chilled. Add just before serving so it stay cold longer.
• Lemon slices - Use for garnish, they add visual appeal and you get hint of fresh lemon with each sip.

How to make Chia Lemonade Step by Step

1.Measure and take bloomed chia seeds.In a mixing bowl - take water.Add sugar.

2.Add lemon juice, sarbath followed by bloomed chia seeds.

3.Mix well until sugar completely dissolves. To the serving glass add few icecubes.Add chia lemon juice.

4.Add lemon slices and enjoy chilled.

Serve chilled!

Expert Tips

• Blooming the chia - I always bloom chia seeds in water first, this way they hydrate properly and gel form nicely. If you skip this, seeds can feel a bit hard when you drink.
• Nannari - I add and adjust the nannari syrup according to the taste and sweetness we like, because nannari has sweetness already.
• Mixing well - I make sure sugar dissolves completely before adding to glass. 
• Serving - I serve this immediately after putting the ice, You can store this before adding ice.
• Cold ingredients - I chill everything beforehand, water, lemon juice, everything. This makes the final drink taste fresher and chill.

Serving and Storage

Serve Chia Lemonade cold in glass with ice and lemon slices. Work well on its own or with light snacks. You can store leftover in fridge for about day, though chia seeds do settle at bottom so give it stir before drinking.

FAQS

1.Can I make this without blooming the chia seeds?

You can but they feel harder when you drink. Blooming them first makes the texture much better.

2.How long does it take to bloom chia seeds?

About 15 to 20 minutes in water. Seeds swell up and develop that gel coating.

3.Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes you can make it few hours before but best consumed on the same day. 

4.What if I don't have nannari syrup?

You can skip it and just use sugar and lemon, but drink lose that cooling element. It still tastes good though.

5.Can I adjust the sweetness?

Absolutely. Start with less sugar, taste it, then add more if you need. 

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