How to Make Your Own Chia Seed Drink

Super popular. Super delicious. And super EXPENSIVE! A bottled chia seed drink can cost $4.00! Here’s how to make your own for a fraction of the cost.

Written by Genevieve Howland
Updated on August 07, 2020

How to Make Your Own Chia Seed Drink by Mama Natural

They’re super popular. Super delicious. And super EXPENSIVE! A 10-ounce bottled chia seed drink costs $4.00! That’s more expensive than kombucha, gasoline, and even champagne.

That’s why I’m going to show you how to make your own chia seed drink for a fraction of the cost.

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Chia seed drink recipe video
How to make a chia seed drink
How to eat chia seeds
Where to buy chia seeds
Health benefits of chia seeds
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Top 10 chia seed drink recipes

Video: Chia Seed Drink Recipe

Homemade Chia Seed Drink Ingredients

1 cup of the juice of your choice
1 cup water
3 tablespoons chia seeds (I prefer these organic ones)

How to Make a Chia Seed Drink

Warm your water, put in a cup and add the chia seeds.
Stir until the chia seeds are evenly dispersed and start to swell.
Cover and put cup in the refrigerator. Let sit overnight. The next day, 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, stirring well.

Note: This recipe yields two servings.

How to Eat Chia Seeds

My chia seed drink is a great way to incorporate these healthy seeds into your diet. A chia seed drink is the perfect snack, since it has natural sugars that, combined with the fat and protein of the seeds, will hold you over for hours.

But there are plenty of other ways to get your fill of chia seeds:

Sprinkle chia seeds on yogurt, smoothie bowls, and oatmeal
Make a chia seed pudding
Mix chia seeds into baked goods, like muffins or pancakes
Sprinkle chia seeds on sliced fruit or salads
Add to homemade ice pops

Where to Buy Chia Seeds

Now that you know how to eat chia seeds, you probably want to know where to buy chia seeds.

You can stock up on chia seeds at virtually any supermarket or health food store.
You can also get your favorite variety at a number of online retailers, including Amazon.

The best organic chia seeds

For the best chia seeds, opt for an organic variety. This is my favorite brand of organic chia seeds. They are USDA certified organic and non-GMO, plus come in BPA-free packaging.

Whole chia seeds vs. ground chia seeds

When shopping for chia seeds, opt for whole chia seeds. The nutritional integrity is better protected in the whole version of the food, making it the best choice.

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

You may be wondering if eating all these chia seeds is doing your body any good. The answer is absolutely.

Chia seeds have:

More omega-3s than salmon
More potassium than bananas
Tons of antioxidants
and more calcium than milk

Chia seeds are also a complete protein and naturally free of gluten. And unlike flaxseeds, chia seeds are very shelf stable and not prone to rancidity. (That means you can save some money by buying in bulk!)

What’s more, studies suggest chia seeds have wide-reaching health benefits, including reduced blood pressure, more stable blood sugar levels, reduced inflammation, and greater weight loss.

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About the Author

Genevieve Howland is a childbirth educator and breastfeeding advocate. She is the bestselling author of The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth and creator of the Mama Natural Birth Course. A mother of three, graduate of the University of Colorado, and YouTuber with over 130,000,000 views, she helps mothers and moms-to-be lead healthier and more natural lives.

185 Comments

angelo Jan 23 at 12:03 pm

Why didn’t you mention that Mamma Chia puts “natural flavors” (MSG) in their drink?!! Ohh, don’t wanna offend them or are you that ignorant?

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Patricia Oct 24 at 1:30 am

I would just like to ask when is it best to drink? Should i drink it with an empty stomach in the morning and before bedtime? Thanks

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- Team Mama Natural Oct 24 at 2:26 pm
  
  Whenever you’d like.
  
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Gabriel Tefempa Jul 11 at 3:44 pm

Very helpful.
I grow organic chia seeds in Cameroon and make my drink using fresh or dried leaves from the chia plant. Chia leaves and water make an excellent therapeutic drink

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Kim Mar 8 at 3:43 pm

Amazing. I absolutely drink every day and love it. I will save a lot of money. Yes they are expensive to buy. Thank you for this recipe

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Patricia Mar 8 at 10:02 am

I have just purchased a bag of organic Chia seeds and on the nutrition panel is claims 0% Potassium. You claim here that they have more of this than bananas. I’m confused.

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- Abel Garcia Dec 21 at 12:54 pm
  
  Just FYI my bag says 2% daily value per two table spoons ; Mama Team should clarify : but read bananas are not the most potassium rich food by far : go for avocados. Regards AG
  
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Skochii Bennett-Polchlopek Nov 22 at 10:16 pm

This is such a recipe! Instead of water I use apple juice and it is just bit of sweetness I wanted.

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Christina Sep 18 at 12:32 pm

Thank you for this article! I have really enjoyed Mama Chia drinks, but they are more of a treat than a consistent Omega 3 boost. I’m really excited to try this recipe out. Thank you!

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Evelyn Miller Aug 6 at 6:39 pm

I purchased my first chic seeds today.
Had some with dinner.
I like the information I am reading.
Hopefully it will get my energy up and running.

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- Juliana Ferris Aug 7 at 8:05 pm
  
  Thank you for the info! I am interested in Chia seed drinks for hydration. I have chronic dehydration and heard that Chia seed drinks slowly release water internally fro longer lasting hydration.
  
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Renee Hall Aug 2 at 3:26 pm

Do you have to soak the chia seeds to get there benefits? I add them in cereal every morning but they are raw and I eat them before they swell. I am not a huge fan of the gelatinous texture.

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- Roger Neumann Aug 21 at 10:18 pm
  
  My wife and i found that you can sprinkle them on foods or cereals but grinding them fresh-1 tbsp
  first in a spice grinder is better than putting them on whole. We usually buy Spectrum brand whole chia
  seeds. You can buy them already ground but doing it yourself preserves nutrients.I make my own chia drink
  with one tablespoon soaked in 17 oz bottle-half water half juice for about an hour..
  
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Misty Jul 29 at 11:41 pm

How many drinks or smoothies can one consume daily? And is there an age limit on these drinks. I have an 11 year old that plays football and was wondering about him drinking it???

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- Team Mama Natural Aug 9 at 12:23 am
  
  I’ve never heard anything about children avoiding chia seeds. A nutritionist would have a better answer for you.
  
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Min Jun 26 at 6:11 am

i bought my chia seeds and did what your video shows, even soaking overnight they are the same as when i put them in water , did not go like jelly ,so what could be wrong ..thank you

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- Anne Jun 30 at 8:13 pm
  
  Did you start with warm water? That’s my first guess.
  
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- J.R. Jul 23 at 4:27 pm
  
  Perhaps they are not China, but rather poppy seeds?
  
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Betty Jo Duquette Jun 16 at 11:25 am

I have been using Chia seeds combined with a sensible diet. I just started five days ago, and I am encouraged by a 7-pound loss during that time…my favorite way to have the chia seeds is in the morning with juice…I combine water (for soaking the seeds), about 6 ounces, 4 ounces of orange juice with the pulp, the juice of one lemon and a teaspoon of honey…along with the drink, a breakfast favorite is a hard-cooked egg ( I am not a big breakfast person)…the chia, being full of fiber, keeps me feeling full until lunch…I also made a simple pudding with seeds soaked in 1% milk and a few drops of vanilla…I mix about 1/4 of a cup with a packet of oatmeal to make a super-fortified oatmeal, which I sometimes enjoy for lunch…I am looking forward to growing the seeds into sprouts to add to salads and to top off sandwiches as well…

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Janelle Jun 1 at 8:57 am

Does it have to soak over night?

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Becky Dwenger Mar 21 at 3:19 pm

I love using sparkling ice with mine. Absolutely love it, and it makes the seeds have carbonated fizzy taste! My youngest daughter (8) loves them as well.

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Kathy Johnson Mar 12 at 5:40 am

I make my Chia drinks with my favorite tea. Generally a fruit tea if it needs a sweetener organic raw honey is great, a little bit of lemon or lime juice as wonderful as well. Steep the tea as you normally would. ( different teas very in temperature and time) add the chia seeds while it’s still warm. If you like the caffeinated Chia drinks just use a caffeinated tea. Enjoy!

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edwin Feb 20 at 2:07 am

What is a good natural sweetened powdered drink mix that could be used in this? Something that can be ordered in bulk. I live in Hawaii, so looking for something I can order from Amazon or another online retailer, the stores here are crazy expensive. A cherry flavor would be awesome. Thanks.

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- meg Mar 17 at 5:07 pm
  
  Not sure what kind of natural sweetener you’re hoping for in a drink mix but there is a powdered electrolyte drink mix that’s sweetened with stevia…its called Ultima Replenisher. A 10-11 oz container makes 90 servings. So it should hold you over for a while and also not be crazy expensive to ship to hawaii. They come in a bunch of flavors including a cherry pomegranate flavor. Lots of places carry it….whole foods, thrive market, amazon, etc. If you were looking for something more simple in terms of ingredients….there’s always dehydrated coconut water. This is literally dehydrated coconut water. Just rehydrate to make your drink…and it’s naturally sweet but not actually sweetened with anything. Or since you’re in hawaii….just use fresh coconut water! Maybe try using cherry powder as a flavor instead of finding a drink mix if that’s the flavor you want?
  
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Liv Feb 15 at 9:00 am

This recipe is amazing!! My mom has barely been able to eat lately, the Mamma Chia drinks are one of the only things she can drink. She is not the easiest to please right now?, but she loves this recipe! It tastes just like the Mamma Chia drinks. I soak the chia in coconut water for the added electrolytes. Thank you for this wonderful and super easy recipe!?

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HUW THOMAS Feb 8 at 2:00 pm

What is a TB?

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- Team Mama Natural Feb 10 at 1:40 pm
  
  Tablespoon
  
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Dennis Oct 15 at 11:07 am

This recipe is great!

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Audrey Oct 9 at 1:03 pm

I tried this! I am in love with mamma chia,but it is WAY to expensive!!!! This recipe is amazing! It tastes just as good as mamma chia! I will now use mamma natural from now on!!! 🙂 😉 Thank You!!

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Danny Sep 27 at 8:12 am

Can’t tell you how surprised i was to find chia so versatile. My favorite so far is chia with fresh watermelon juice. Personally, nothing is more refreshing on a hot day. I blend the watermelon till its super liquified then add the seeds. No extra ice in mine though.

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Mary Helen May 25 at 11:01 am

Could you, please, give the amounts of chia seeds, warmed water, and juice to make one gallon of chia juice? It will go so fast at our house, making a gallon at a time will be a real timesaver!

Thanks for your help.

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- David Jan 1 at 2:22 am
  
  One cup is eight ounces. One gallon is 128 ounces. One cup water plus one cup juice is 16 oz., or one pint. So the recipe calls for three tablespoons seeds per pint. There are eight pints per gallon, so 8×3= 24 tablespoons of seeds. The recipe would then be 64 oz water, 24 tblsp seeds, hydrated overnigh, and 64 oz of juice.
  
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Rhian May 23 at 10:47 am

Hi do you use boiled wAter or just straight from the tap an warmnin microwave?

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- Charity M. Dukes Jan 27 at 12:24 am
  
  No need to boil, just get it very warm…
  
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Travis May 18 at 10:24 am

Great video! Love the Mama Chia ($4 per 10/oz in NYC); Can’t wait to make my own to start saving a ton of money (Bought a 5lb bag of chia seeds, $14.99)

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ankit kumar Apr 21 at 2:47 pm

I tried these energy drinks recipe and it works just awesome. It is far better than all those chemical flavored energy drinks in the market. Thanks for sharing.

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Aria C. Apr 13 at 7:34 am

I love taking 2 Tbsp chia seeds and mixing with 2 cups Ocean Spray blueberry, cranberry, blackberry juice. Let sit for about 30 mins, shake and consume. Yummmmmmm.

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- Hazelle lao Jan 28 at 10:55 am
  
  Hi did you mix the chia seeds right away to the juice? Or warm water first before mixing it to the juice?
  
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  - Tracy Feb 17 at 3:56 am
    
    Soak the Chia Seeds overnight in the cup first,soaking them first lets the seeds expand. add juice the following day. The recipe makes 2 servings.
    
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Himanshu Mar 28 at 4:54 pm

I make a Chia drink with Water, Raw Honey and Spirurlina, I also make kombucha with chia. There is one thing i have been wondering about: Why do half of the chia seeds float and the other half sink?

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Carolsue Mar 11 at 5:13 pm

I just made some with Cherry Juice I bought at Rite Aid. It’s very good, but the seeds don’t sink. I have half a glass of plain juice and the top half is juice with Chia seeds. But it’s still good.

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- Karen Apr 14 at 1:58 pm
  
  I believe the problem will be fixed if the seeds are first added and stirred in some warm water, say a quarter cup. Then when the seeds swell up in a few minutes, youcan add your three queters juice. Hope this helps.
  
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  - David Jan 1 at 2:25 am
    
    Read the recipe. The seeds need to soak overnight.
    
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Beth Feb 18 at 11:00 am

I am so excited that I came across your mama chia homemade drink! My son and I both love the commercial drink but I hate spending so much. We now make it homemade for so much less and it tastes great!!! We mix the chia with TJ’s Blueberry Crush juice or TJ’s Cherry Cider. Just perfect!

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Jeff Feb 9 at 4:29 pm

I use chia seed blueberries and raw honey in morning porridge! Good start to the day.

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Annie Feb 9 at 12:30 pm

Yeah thank you!!!! I’m addicted to mama chia and now I can make my own that’s cheaper and healthier!! Throw me any more fantastic recipes if you have them!

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- Jeff Feb 9 at 4:36 pm
  
  Forgot to mention the coconut milk and cinnamon.
  
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  - Charity M. Dukes Jan 27 at 12:28 am
    
    Jeff, that sounds super yummy…mmmmm, can’t wait to try it. Thanks!
    
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Monica Feb 1 at 10:50 am

I never thought it could be so easy to prepare a healthy drink. Thank you for the information and can’t wait to try it! 🙂

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MARIAN OHM Jan 18 at 5:16 am

I HAD A HEART ATTACK IN MAY OF 2016 . IN DEC. DECIDED TO TRY YOUR RECIPE FOR CHIA DRINK. WITHIN DAYS I HAD PALPITATIONS AND FLUTTERS IN MY CHEST. ALSO I WAS FEELING LIGHT HEADED AND DIZZY.A VISIT TO MY HEART SPECIALIST RESULTED IN NO EXPLANATION FOR THESE SYMPTOMS THEY DID SEE MY BLOOD PRESSURE WAS QUITE LOW..I CHECKED THE SIDE EFFECTS OF CHIA SEED A FEW DAYS LATER , BECAUSE IT WAS THE ONLY CHANGE I HAD MADE IN MY ROUTINE DIET.. LOW BLOOD PRESSURE WAS ONE SIDE EFFECT. I STOPPED THE DRINK IMMEDIATELY AND SURE ENOUGH THE ISSUES IN MY CHEST WENT AWAY.AND THE DIZZINESS IS GOING AWAY TOO. PLEASE ADVISE PEOPLE ON YOUR SITE TO BE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS WITH CHIA IF THEY HAVE A HEART CONDITION. YOU MAY DO MANY A GREAT FAVOUR AND YOURSELF AS WELL.

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- valerie hong Feb 15 at 12:32 pm
  
  Thank youbso much for this information.
  
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- Deborah S. Mar 15 at 5:52 am
  
  Wow thank you so much for sharing your experience with the chia seed drink , my mom have heart problems and is on blood thinners , so because of your reply I did research on chia seeds , well she’s not allowed to have certain types of vitamins or it will affect her blood thinners and vitamin k is one she have to be careful about consuming too much of . So just because something is good for some people don’t mean it’s good for you . So again thanks for sharing your experience with chia seeds .
  
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- Mary Sep 17 at 6:11 pm
  
  Works for me with my high blood pressure. Maybe a smaller measure of the chia seeds for “normal” people who want a tasty, good-for-you drink without the worry about too-much-of-a-good-thing side effects.
  
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Fix Your Skin Jan 17 at 11:06 pm

You are spot on! Yes the Chia seed drinks are the perfect snack as they have natural sugars that, combined with the fat and protein of the seeds. Loved the recipe and I just wanted to thank you for this recipe.

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Michelle Dec 4 at 2:19 pm

Thank you so much!!! Going broke supporting my Chia drink addiction! I’m super excited about this and being able to make my own! God bless you!

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Melisa Nov 19 at 12:16 pm

How long is the juice good for

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Hope Crarer Nov 11 at 6:41 pm

Loved yr video and will definitely be making some, thank you so much, God bless you xx

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KFord Oct 2 at 3:18 pm

My first drink I did as instructed, but the chia gel and drink did not mix well. I tossed it out and started over by putting the chia seeds directly into my blueberry pomegranate (sweetened with honey) tea. Infused with blueberry juice from frozen blueberries. Today it tasted great, and right now I’m making another blueberry tea drink with a little pumpkin spice creamer in it, make it a little sweeter.

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Alexa Sep 3 at 1:50 am

In your opinion, what juices are best to use for this drink?

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- Genevieve Sep 6 at 10:53 am
  
  Oh, any of your favorite juices will do just fine. I like pomegranate, orange, and grape. ?
  
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Liberty Jun 29 at 7:28 am

Oh my gosh! I’m a mamma chia junky. So glad I found this video so I’m not spending so much money on them.

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- Genevieve Jun 29 at 9:21 pm
  
  Oh good!!!
  
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  - Kathy Johnson Mar 12 at 5:56 am
    
    I’m going broke drinking Chobani Greek yogurt drinks!! I love them and they give me at about two hours before I’m hungry again. Do you have a fix for that as well?
    
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    - Team Mama Natural Mar 12 at 2:00 pm
      
      Make your own!
      
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    - Amanda Jun 19 at 11:40 pm
      
      We mix 2 parts Greek yogurt, 1 part milk, 1 part juice or fruit. Blend up and my kinds have “drinkable yogurts” like the danimals they want so bad but are straight junk.
      
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Allison Jun 9 at 9:29 pm

How many calories are in the hydrated chia seeds?

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- Evan Aug 31 at 11:06 pm
  
  I would assume that the hydrated chia seeds would have the same caloric value as the seeds dry since all they absorbing is water
  
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Elizabeth May 10 at 7:56 am

Could I add fruit purée to make it more of a pouch snack for my kids? Blackberries and applesauce?!

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- Genevieve May 10 at 10:38 am
  
  Worth a try. My kids have always been a little suspicious of chia texture, but it’s really not much different than applesauce. And it would give your squeezies a lot more nutrition.
  
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  - Kristal Thompson Aug 7 at 1:54 pm
    
    Hi where did you get those amazing glasses, and do you remember the name?
    
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Erin Apr 11 at 8:45 pm

I wanted to make a quart of the chia drink could you possibly help me figure out the measurements?

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- Kellyn Jan 26 at 1:37 am
  
  1 Quart is 4 cups, so multiply the base recipe times 4.
  
  1 quart water
  12 tbsp (3/4 cup) chia seeds
  
  Same rules apply, but you’ll need a larger container, or maybe do the base recipe 4 times in 4 different containers.
  
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alex Feb 16 at 5:01 pm

*Chia contain *Phytates, bluh chemistry is hard for bad spellers/

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alex Feb 16 at 4:59 pm

Chia contain phylates, which are anti-nutrients that bind to the minerals in the food you eat so your body doesn’t digest them. Also not all omega 3 sources are equal! Both chia and flax are rich in ALA, but that’s not ideal since our bodies only turn 5% of all of that into what we really need: DHA and EPA. Fish are rich sources of those two omega 3s, so you’d have to eat a ton of chia to get the same amount of nutrients from ALA which isn’t as bioavailable as something like salmon

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- Wil Mar 14 at 2:44 pm
  
  Alex-
  
  There’s still a lot of discussion surrounding Phytic acid and it’s effects. Here are a couple of articles that talk science and effect:
  
  http://www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-phytates-phytic-acid
  
  https://www.drweil.com/diet-nutrition/nutrition/are-phytates-bad-or-good/
  
  Given that Phytates don’t effect mineral absorption in meals beyond the one it is consumed i doubt there is little to worry about from consuming Chia in the manner described here.
  
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- RonieSue Sep 19 at 10:05 am
  
  I hear what you are saying Alex. However for people who have seafood allergies like myself finding vegan sources of Omega 3 is very difficult. Plant sourced Omega-3 is the only option for me and others like myself. We do have to consume more of the plant sourced ala then consuming fish or Seafood sourced items. For me, it’s a daily item not a o nice or twice a week option. Thanks for bringing this up Alex
  
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- Christopher Blake Nov 7 at 6:57 pm
  
  Or you know, we could not kill and consume living creatures when there’s no reason to….
  
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- Irene Howard Jul 13 at 2:02 pm
  
  Most all grains and seeds contain phylates. That’s why they can be hard on the gut. Soaking them overnight as suggested will soften and breakdown the philatelic layer allowing the nutrients to escape. I make bread and always soak my grains , seeds and flour overnight for that very reason. Many people who think they are gluten intolerant are actually having gut issues with unsoaked grains.
  
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Rabiya Nov 9 at 2:21 pm

How to make chia seeds suspended the in a drink????

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- Genevieve Nov 11 at 9:44 am
  
  They do that naturally when you soak them and they become liquid-y. 🙂
  
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jon Nov 5 at 12:12 am

Great video! Just saw the Mama Chia drinks ($2.78) in the store today and was freaked out because I’d never seen chia seeds in a drink. That made me curious so I googled when I returned home and found instantly your video. I can’t believe it’s that easy. Looking forward to trying the recipe tonight. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🙂

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Drew Nov 2 at 1:01 pm

Hello,
My go to drink when I get home from work is one 12 oz. can of seltzer, 1 whole fresh lime squeezed in and about half a cup of pomegranate or cherry juice. Delicious. I have been adding Chia to my diet and just found this video after purchasing my first Mama Chia. I will be making my own when I get home tonight, but would like to know if you can re-hydrate the Chia in the juice instead of the water so that I could continue to use freshly opened seltzer water to keep it carbonated? Any thoughts on this?

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- caro Jan 15 at 2:56 pm
  
  works just fine!!
  
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Silvia M Jun 30 at 11:22 am

Thanks for the video. I never liked the sweetness of the commercial drinks despite loving the texture. Now I can make my own with unsweetened juices and save money too!

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Michelle Jun 22 at 7:56 am

My digestive system is a hot mess, due to food intolerances that went undiagnosed for a long time. I cannot stomach a lot of sugar now. (Which isn’t usually a problem.) The first time I made this drink, I used cranberry juice, and it proved to be WAY to much sugar for me. (Even though I only consumed 4 oz.) So I’m now experimenting with lower-sugar juices or watering my juice down. What are your favourites?

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- Kay Jul 19 at 2:16 pm
  
  Have you tried Honest Kids juices? They’re really low in sugar!
  
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- Ole Oct 6 at 5:32 pm
  
  Try taking 16.6 Oz (500 ml) and 1 whole Lime, yes even with the peel!!! Add it to a blender, and depending on how sweet you want it, start with a Teaspoon of Stevia powder…
  
  The nice part about using the Lime peel as well, will give it a realy strong Lime taste, and be bitter like most people think, it first goes bitter if you let stand for like 24 hours, so just drink it the same day you make it, it is so good, and 100% healthy 🙂
  
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- Laurence Oct 21 at 8:13 pm
  
  Try making your own cranberry juice. The stuff you buy in the store has added sugar.
  
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  - caro Jan 15 at 2:56 pm
    
    lol
    
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    - éclair May 20 at 2:40 pm
      
      Lol
      
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- Lynn Nov 22 at 6:34 pm
  
  You can get pure cranberry unsweetened juice from Amazon. I order it all the time and there is absolutely no sugar added.
  
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- Anne Mar 8 at 11:43 pm
  
  If you like herbal tea, than I like adding chia to that (I enjoy herbal tea both hot and cold and in this instance drink it cold, just add chia seeds when it is warmish or just add the tea instead of juice, but then it won’t necessarily be super flavorful)
  
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  - kim Mar 2 at 1:16 pm
    
    Do you make the warm tea add the chia then refridgerate over night then enjoy ? Just curious ? Wanting to try with some razberry zinger. Thoughts on this
    
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- Barbie Sep 1 at 10:53 pm
  
  If you don’t want the sugar in the juice, use tazo tea instead of juice sweetened with stevia or xylitol ??
  
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- Kellyn Jan 26 at 1:41 am
  
  I’m a diabetic and I don’t consume juice at all for any reason (lots of compelling reasons why no one should ever drink juice). I mix the chia into an iced coffee drink. I make the seeds and the coffee the night before in mason jars, add milk and stevia to the coffee and refrigerate overnight to combine in the morning.
  
  If I’m not doing coffee or you don’t drink, I’m a big fan of steeping tea and using that instead of juice. Fruity ones like passion tea or a number of some of the fruity lipton iced teas taste just like juice with no sugar and would make wonderful chia drinks.
  
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- NJKathy Johnson Mar 12 at 6:06 am
  
  Try making it with your favorite tea. Lots of teas come in Berry flavors and no sugar is added at all. I’ve tried it with white tea, black tea and green tea. I’ve liked all of them. If your caffeine sensitive just make sure it’s uncaffeinated
  
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Michelle Apr 13 at 8:58 pm

I am trying to find a way to thicken my son’s feeds. He has reflux and aspiration. I haven’t had much success with cereals or commercial thickeners. He stomach is really sensitive. Pureed foods are prohibitively expensive to use on a regular basis. Someone on a forum mentioned using ground chia seeds or chia gel to thicken her daughter’s liquids – as recommended by her naturopath . I wonder if I could do this safely with formula. Any thoughts?

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- Genevieve Apr 16 at 10:07 am
  
  Way too fibrous for a young baby. I would get to root issue of his reflux issues. Have you tried Nat Phos 6X? We used 1/2 a tablet dissolved in milk after each feeding with Paloma and it worked like a charm!
  
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- peter metcalf Oct 8 at 1:11 am
  
  You didn’t mention the age of your son. Mention that you’re wondering what to do about a son or daughter eating however, and you’re sure to get advice!
  Here’s mine. If your son is an infant, consider delaying food. Just nurse or if you cannot, then find another source of mother’s milk or similar or identical milk. Most moms add food to the diet before the baby rejects the nipple. I’d let nature, as in Nature, take its course. Consult a midwife – an aged one.
  
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Michele Apr 8 at 3:46 pm

Does adding the chia seeds to heated water destroy some of their nutritional content, like the omega-3’s?.

Thanks!

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- Dr Ronald Apr 12 at 7:08 am
  
  Its OK to heat chia seeds for not more than 5 minutes it will stay with all its nutrients.
  
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  - drmoze Aug 27 at 12:07 am
    
    Not quite true. “5 minutes” is not an absolute (where did you get that figure from?)–it depends on what temperature you heat the seeds to. Fortunately, this recipe merely adds the seeds to warm water, which will not break down the nutrients at all.
    
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Tracy Mar 9 at 5:34 pm

My seeds always sink despite soaking them overnight or longer. Can anyone help? Or is this normal and you just have to shake or stir the drink?

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- Yara Aug 5 at 9:19 pm
  
  I don’t do this in an open glass but have a quart size sealable container and do a larger quantity. I also don’t use warm water, just room temp and the put it inthe fridge. I shake them up once after a few hours and then again in the morning and put them back for a bit. This way I have enough to make a chia, juice and coconut water drink each day for a week 🙂
  
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agasha leonor Mar 3 at 9:59 pm

can I blend them in juice I make at home a mix of passion orange and pawpaw so my one year old can drink
please advise
regards

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- Genevieve Mar 5 at 8:54 am
  
  Yes! Sounds delish!
  
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Amy Jan 23 at 4:05 pm

Can you hydrate the Chia seeds in the juice? or is that not really recommended?

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- Allison Jun 9 at 9:26 pm
  
  Hydrating them in juice just gives them more flavor! I love hydrating mine in tea more than juice personally, but either one works great.
  
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Haidy Jan 17 at 12:01 am

Hello, thanks a lot for the receipt I just wanted to know how many drinks are recommend for a day ? Thank you

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Alexandra Nov 16 at 1:46 pm

This is an awesome recipe! I saw the Mama Chia brand when I went to Whole Foods with my mom, and, knowing how easily I could make it at home, I found your recipe…it is AWESOME! I halved the recipe for a single serving, and instead of juice I made a cup of iced blueberry herbal tea (unsweetened) and put that in. I think next time I’ll make the tea ahead of time and use one half to soak the seeds, and the other to top off the drink. I’m really glad I came across this recipe, and this blog!

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- Michelle Jun 22 at 8:02 am
  
  So glad I saw your comment! The juice has been too much sugar for my stomach (My digestive system is damaged due to food intolerances that went undiagnosed for a while.), and I’ve been wondering what else I could use. What an awesome idea to use tea!!!
  
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  - Tahnee Jul 12 at 6:10 am
    
    All I put is water and a bit of stevia
    
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terry wall Nov 12 at 5:19 am

Can these be made with just for a a bottle of water,for a pre run energy drink,and if so how much would you put in a 500ml bottle

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Erin Sep 6 at 2:05 am

After a bout of a stomach virus I wanted something in my tummy that I felt wasn’t too heavy but nutritious and hydrating. I used coconut water and chia seeds. Very good. Excited to try other juices. And going to try to get my daughter to drink some too

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Carola Arredondo Jul 10 at 10:22 am

Good morning,

We are a Family Bolivian company, producer and exporter of Chia seed (Black and White), we have the Kosher Certificate and others granted by our country to ensure the purity and quality of the same.
If you were interested in having more information, please contact us so we can ship it.

regards,

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- fatima Dec 4 at 3:44 pm
  
  Hi. I’m interested in purchasing chia seeds.
  
  Kindly send me an email so we can dicuss further.
  Thanks.
  
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- BEVERLY SPOERHASE Dec 30 at 3:50 pm
  
  I can order it here in Hawaii. Do you have any special deals or suggestions.
  It is a wonderful product. Is your organic and how is it raised?
  
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- Maria Dec 17 at 8:05 pm
  
  I’m new to the Chia hype. would be grateful for some info on the ingenious seeds & makes them healthy for you & how to use. Also is there one kind better than another or are all created equal
  
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Christian May 22 at 7:52 pm

Thank you for this post, I have spent a lot of money on Mama Chia drinks…. not anymore and I agree with you the homemade does taste better. Thanks to everyone with tips on drink ideas!

Thank you!

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Tricia May 6 at 10:17 pm

I can’t stop drinking this!! I love it, I tried the chia drinks and didn’t think the swap was so simple and SO GOOD!! so much better than the bottled. Thanks so much for the recipe!

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- Genevieve May 7 at 9:45 am
  
  Aw, this made my day! Thanks so much for letting me know 🙂
  
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  - sweetlj Jun 22 at 1:23 pm
    
    Thank you so much for that easy to follow recipe. I have been buying cases of pouches because my daughters go through 3 of them each a day. I hate all of the waste, so I bought Sili Squeeze 4oz reusable BPA free silicon pouches (100% toxin free). You can find them at http://www.thesilico.com or on Amazon. A little investment up front to save a lot of waste and money in the future! Thank you again.
    
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    - Kat Mar 12 at 6:21 am
      
      I just use the shaker bottle for my protein drinks Works amazing
      
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Jem May 1 at 7:50 am

Thanks for the inspiration. I made the drink with oasis juice & I’m loving it!
It tastes just like the store bought version.

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Brooke Mar 25 at 11:22 pm

Could you recommend a brand of juice? I was at my health food store today and while most of the juices were organic, they were all “from concentrate”. It just kind of turned me off. I made the chia drink today using freshly brewed iced tea and it was great!

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- Courtney Apr 2 at 8:57 pm
  
  Whole Foods, and probably many other places, sell juices that are fresh-pressed, not from concentrate…Just ask a salesperson/customer service person at any “natural” store.
  
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- Dawn Jul 4 at 3:00 am
  
  I get my juices at Whole Foods. I get Pure Pomegranate and Pineapple, both cold pressed and organic. They are a bit spendy but worth every penny in my opinion.
  
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- Megan Aug 28 at 11:08 am
  
  Instead of buying my juice at the the store I have this awesome masticating juicer from Omega and I juice my organic fruits and veggies and mix it with Chia. It is super delicious!!
  
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- Huihui Oct 12 at 12:11 am
  
  Just a word of caution about using tea (or coffee): there is an element in tea called ‘tanin’, which was shown in studies to inhibit the absorption of iron and other minerals when taken at the same time with food that contains these nutrients. A break of 1.5h after/before meals is recommended for the consumption of tea and coffee.
  
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  - Javier Gonzalez Apr 21 at 7:00 pm
    
    Tannins are a group of organic molecules that indeed might inhibit absorption of iron and other metals. In addition, tannins might inhibit utilization of proteins. However, tannins are everyone and they are some of your antioxidants in tea, fruits (pomegranate, strawberries, etc), vegetables, and red wine, among others.
    
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- Erika Dec 19 at 11:54 am
  
  I recommend just putting some organic fruit, water and stevia or agave nectar in a blender or Vitamix and making the juice, then add the hydrated seed gel.
  
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Rudey Feb 23 at 10:51 pm

Thanks for sharing! My daughter loves mama chia.

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Gabriela Jan 30 at 8:36 pm

I just put the seeds with water in my fridge. I can’t wait to see how it turns out tomorrow 🙂

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- Maggie May 10 at 8:48 pm
  
  Me as well! I’m a huge fan of the Mamma Chia drinks, and after coming across this recipe made it a top priority to get to the local supermarket and purchase some chai! A family friend recently brought over some homemade cranberry juices so that will be the base of my drink! Sounds fantastic, and I’m extatic to see the results!
  
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Angie Jan 25 at 9:49 pm

My ancestors are in fact Aztec. Can’t wait to see how my family benefits from Chia seed use. Thanks for the recipe!!

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Christine Jan 23 at 7:00 pm

I didn’t know you had to put the seeds in water overnight. Do you have to do this to receive the benefits? I’ve always just added a few tablespoons in my morning smoothie before blending. Should I not do that anymore?

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- Natalie May 7 at 9:30 am
  
  You still get the same benefits. Keeping them in the drink overnight just lets them sit long enough that they get their jelly like exterior like the Mamma Chia drinks in the store. You can keep putting them in your smoothies, they are great either way!
  
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Cynthia Dec 13 at 1:10 pm

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!! I’ve been looking for a way to make this at home.

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Charlie Dec 6 at 7:56 pm

Chia seeds: used by the Aztecs to prepare stamina for war; a very natural energy drink.

Some health food stores (online as well) sell chia seeds for around $6-$7 a pound in bulk. they keep for a year, provided they don’t get wet.

I mix mine @ 3 tablespoons per 32 ounces, and add in alkaline drops before adding the following additives: a packet of Emergen-C joint health, Trace Minerals Power-Pak, Alacer Electro Mix, and Instant Energy B-12. This keeps the muscle cramps down from working outside all day, and the pains of arthritis at bay also. However, this formula promotes moderate urination, so it’s best used where you have access to a restroom, or an empty bottle or some sort of like container.
Without the electrolytes, there isn’t as much effect as with the formula noted above.
When filling a quart bottle, rinse it out first, the fill the bottle with water 4/5ths (I prefer hot water), or juice, and refrigerate it. The chia can clump together, so leave an air pocket so you can shake the contents up, before you drink it. If the clumps plug up the bottle, just suck them in and chew them up. Almost no taste, filling, and feeling full, one can actually lose weight. Entirely compatible with alkaline water.

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Tiffany Nov 29 at 11:04 pm

I have tried to make my own. I didn’t soak the chia seeds in water first. They turned out clumpy. I also added too much chia. But, they are great in any drink, kombucha, tea, juice, and flavored water (homemade).

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- Huihui Oct 12 at 12:11 am
  
  Just a word of caution about using tea (or coffee): there is an element in tea called ‘tanin’, which was shown in studies to inhibit the absorption of iron and other minerals when taken at the same time with food that contains these nutrients. A break of 1.5h after/before meals is recommended for the consumption of tea and coffee.
  
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FloraChia Oct 28 at 1:52 am

Thanks for posting this great and true article. I just bought a Mama Chia beverage for the first time tonight for 3.50! Yes, juice will work just fine and save lots of money over time. I like to have few chia frescas every day, so thanks for your tips.

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Kayleigh Sheehy Sep 30 at 8:54 am

Yum! I just made some and its so good! Better then the bottled drink! Thanks for sharing this!

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- Genevieve Sep 30 at 10:19 am
  
  YAY! Glad to hear!
  
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Cassie Sep 20 at 2:27 pm

Cost Breakdown for Earthly Balance Chia (from Costco) and R.W. Kundsen Just Black Cherry Juice from Natural Foods store.

Ingredients Cost
chia seeds 32 oz $13.99
Black Cherry Juice 32 oz $4.49
water n/a

Breakdown cost/ounce
one ounce of chia costs $0.44
one ounce of juice costs $0.14

Ingredient cost for one drink (as instructed by Mamma Natural)
3 oz chia (3 tbl) $1.31
8oz juice (1 cup) $1.12
16 oz water (2 cups) n/a
Sum of Ingredients $2.43

One drink yields 32 oz
Summary:
Cost ($2.43/32oz to get ounce cost)
One ounce cost of homemade Chia Drink = $0.08
Store Bought:
Mamma Chia 10 oz $4.00
One ounce cost ($4.00/10oz) $0.40

Mamma Chia is 5 times as much per ounce! It’s cheaper to make your own and KNOW exactly what’s in your drink!

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- Robin Feb 25 at 1:49 pm
  
  Yes but don’t forget that Mamma Chia has to pay the package design.
  
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  - Erika Dec 19 at 12:04 pm
    
    …And for the glass bottle, overhead, employee cost and the cost to have it in major grocery stores and don’t forget the goal of making a profit. It costs money to provide a food product to the public and make a profit.
    
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- drmoze Aug 27 at 12:16 am
  
  Your calculations need some adjustment. A tablespoon of chia seeds weighs only about 0.4 oz (not 1 oz). So 3 tbsp weighs only 1.2 oz and costs only about $0.53, not $1.31. Ingredients sum to $1.65, or about 5 cents/oz. And, there are many good juices that are cheaper than your example, lowering the cost even further.
  
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Joan Aug 22 at 9:32 pm

This is a staple in our house now. Thanks so much for teaching me! I have been giving my son a little jar of chia/juice in his lunchbox for camp this week. He loves it. His counselor and camp mates are very curious and eyeing it so I told him I’d make up a batch for them for tomorrow, his last day of camp. Fun!

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Edwina Jul 29 at 7:31 pm

Hi! i just recently bought chia seeds and mixed them with my drinking water. i just want to know how long I can keep this mixed drink without it becoming rancid. i made a mistake of pouring too much seeds in a gallon of water and I just cant consume it in a week. Can i still use the mixed drink in a month?

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CoriA Jul 26 at 10:36 pm

After seeing those chia drinks in the grocery store last week, I started making my own too, only the way I do it is even more simple than your method. I just pour some juice into a container with a tight-fitting lid, add some chai seeds, put the lid on and give the container a shake. After the juice and seeds chill in the fridge over night, I give the container another shake and it’s ready to go. If you’d rather have the drink be a 50/50 mix of water and juice, you can do that right at the beginning too. There’s no need to soak the seeds before you mix in the juice. The seeds will gel just fine in juice. Oh, there’s also no need to warm the water first.

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- CoriA Aug 25 at 5:08 am
  
  So far I’ve used cranberry juice (look for 100% juice, instead of juice cocktail), but I think it would be good in any kind of juice. The seeds don’t taste like anything themselves, they just add an interesting texture. I just eyeball the amount of seeds I put in, but it’s around 2 Tbsp seeds to 12 oz juice.
  
  Just mix some up and then see what you think of the density. If you want more seeds, add more, if you want less, add more juice and then remember to try less seeds next time. It’s not an exact science.
  
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Christina Jul 7 at 12:03 am

Hi, I make green tea in a quart jar then add 3 TBSPs chia seeds and 1 cup fresh blended fruit with a little stevia. It is sooo good!!:) I know this is probably not relevant but would anyone have a good kombucha recipe they have tried and love?? Thank you in advance!!

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- Lou Aug 24 at 11:52 pm
  
  To Start Your Kombucha:
  Boil together:
  4 Cups water
  1/4 Cup sugar
  After it boils, turn the heat off and add:
  1Tbl loose tea or 2 Tea Bags (We love Trader Joe’s Mango Black Tea Bags)
  Steep minimum 15-20 minutes. Sometimes I just boil the tea bags with the water and sugar =)
  When cooled to body temp/room temp, remove tea bags and add:
  2 Cups GTS Original Kombucha: it’s best to use the regular kind, not the “Enlightened” version (Pour a little out of the bottle, then swish gently to loosen the crud on bottom – you want to use that stuff)
  Place mixture in large jar (1/2 gal mason jar or larger).
  Cover securely with cheesecloth (or other clean, thin cloth. I’ve used two paper towels before) & rubber band. Place somewhere out of the sunlight where it will be mostly undisturbed but not forgotten. I kept ours in a bottom cabinet in our kitchen.
  Label the side of jar with masking tape and date it.
  In 8 days, taste it. It will be ready in 8-10 days. Minimum 8. After 10, it starts tasting very vinegary.
  When it tastes the way YOU like it, pour out all EXCEPT onecup (I never measure this, just estimate) of the liquid AND the thin skin from the surface (that’s the start of your scoby, your kombucha mother!) into another/smaller tightly lidded container and place in the fridge for 4-7 days. It will get more carbonated in the fridge. You could also divide the liquid into small mason jars for individual servings.
  
  Now all you have to do is continue building your mother and start your kombucha factory!
  
  This is where you can start experimenting. You can make the tea mixture with the same ratios as above or try:
  6 Cups water
  3/8 Cup sugar
  3 tea bags (Trader Joe’s mango black tea)
  Follow the same directions as before: Boil, simmer if you want, allow to cool, remove tea bags, then pour into your big jar on top of the scoby/mother and remaining 1 cup of kombucha. This ratio seemed to ferment almost too quickly, but that might be good if you drink a lot of it or like it to taste pretty vinegary.
  Start to taste it on the 5th day (make sure you wrote down when you added new stuff), and then every day or two after that.
  Here’s our favorite mix so far:
  6 Cups water
  1/2 Cup sugar
  3 tea bags
  Your scoby/mother will get noticeably thicker with each cycle, and your kombucha should be ready in about 5+ days.
  Don’t worry if you forget it and it gets too sour. Just add some more tea mixture to the jar, or add some juice when drinking it.
  
  Have fun!
  
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chia lover May 26 at 5:18 pm

don’t forget not to put too much chia seeds because it contains a lot of fibers so too much will result in serious constipation!!

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- Lacey Jun 19 at 12:53 am
  
  That’s exactly the opposite of how fiber works…
  
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  - Nick Howell Aug 25 at 8:37 pm
    
    Don’t be so sure of yourself. When changing diets, one can certainly get constipated whilst consuming significant fiber.
    
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    - Julie May 29 at 1:28 am
      
      Absolutely right, you’re right on point. Based on alot of research I’ve done on chia you have to watch how much you take in, and it’s recommended to be very careful with moderation if you have digestive issues. Also, the amount of fiber and type of fiber you get is directly effected by not just the health issues but also how much exercise you get and how much you exercise. Chia is a pretty hardcore fiber, so it’s just important to be aware.
      
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      - Al Aug 16 at 5:55 pm
        
        Fibers do not make people constipated (ever). It is the complete opposite. The daily intake should not exceed 30g however it is variable.
- mark Jun 21 at 1:04 pm
  
  Exactly, FIber moves stools and clears arteries.
  
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- Sue Jul 6 at 9:14 am
  
  Just make sure you are well hydrated – drink more water and you shouldn’t have that problem.
  
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  - tara Jul 6 at 11:00 am
    
    Do you need to soak the seeds to get all the benefits?
    
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- CoriA Jul 26 at 10:42 pm
  
  The confusion about fiber causing constipation is due to the fact that fiber adds bulk to your stool. It seems logical that the bigger your stool is, the harder it would be to pass, but actually, it’s the small, stone-like stools that are hard to pass (because your intestinal muscles have a harder time gripping them).
  
  The other way that fiber helps prevent constipation is the gel that fiber forms when it absorbs water. In your intestines, that gel acts like a lubricant, helping your stool slide down the track. The small, hard to pass stools are often dry, which is the other reason why they’re hard to pass.
  
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Paula May 24 at 10:06 am

I just wanted to thank you for this recipe. I found you on YouTube and after just recently discovering both chia and chia drinks I was wondering how I was going to afford these drinks.

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Joan May 23 at 10:06 pm

Hi Mama Natural. Yes, I do drink this kind of stuff and like it and it sure is expensive as you say. Our co-op has a 10% off on the 10th of each month so when I do my bigger shop there I treat the family to one of these as well, I’ve tried the Mamma Chia and another brand which I can’t recall the name of. However, I think that goes out the window now that I am empowered to do this myself. I do agree that a price comparison would be helpful yet I can see that buying in bulk and using juice-hey, homemade juice, and also the suggestions of other readers will make it cost-effective.

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Donna Putney May 16 at 6:54 pm

I just love using chia seeds, and I use them in everything I can! One of my favorite ways to use chia is in my morning cup of Teeccino; an herbal coffee. I love the texture and the way the chia holds my hunger at bay. Today I drank my chia “coffee” and worked all day in the garden without tiring!
This evening, I sprinkled chia into our potato salad. I sprinkle it on salads, soups, sauces, and on any veggie. And, oh, yes, the simple way: I team it up with flax seed in our daily green smoothie.

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- mark Jun 22 at 11:29 am
  
  Nice, I mostly have them in the bottled water and drink before breakfast.
  
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Barb May 15 at 9:35 pm

Was wondering, how long does the gel “keep” in the refrigerator and do you have any idea if it loses any of it’s nutritional value?

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- Donna Putney May 16 at 6:56 pm
  
  I read that it keeps for at least a week in fridge. Also, chia is one of the seeds that will last for years in storage.
  
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margy millar May 14 at 7:58 pm

the barefoot mexican runners featured in the book Born to Run´were known to run for days on a mix of chia, water, lime juice and aguava syrup…beats GU.

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Jess @ Crunchy Hot Mama May 14 at 7:18 pm

Love this recipe and can’t wait to try it! I really love this Blueberry Chia Pudding recipe I found several years ago. Check it out:
http://crunchyhotmama.com/recipes/snackage/

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Jess May 14 at 4:46 pm

Do you think that it would work with a juice such as grapefruit?

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Eulix V. May 10 at 9:48 pm

Yay! I’ve caught up to all Mama natural episodes! 🙂

Thanks for posting this! I usually add chia seeds to smoothies or oatmeal. I’ve never thought of making my own chia drink. I’m going to go try it right now.

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Alina May 10 at 3:27 pm

Great idea! Small recommendation: would have been good at the end of the video to do a price comparison of DIY vs store-bought $4 drink.

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- Jess @ Crunchy Hot Mama May 14 at 6:53 pm
  
  YES! I put chia seeds along with flax seeds in my smoothie when I was pregnant with my first and am doing the same with my second. It’s an awesome seed! Drink up 🙂
  
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  - Jess @ Crunchy Hot Mama May 14 at 10:19 pm
    
    Oops, that was a response to Bonnie.
    
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Bonnie May 9 at 10:26 pm

Pretty ignorant question, but okay for a preggo mom to drink?

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- Michelle Jun 22 at 7:57 am
  
  Yep! In fact, your baby should LOVE the nutrients that chia provides! 🙂
  
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Sara G May 9 at 9:27 pm

Curious what brand of cherry juice you are using?

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Lolli S May 9 at 1:38 pm

I tried this and loved it!

I nominated you for very inspiring blogger award today on my blog
http://reinventing-lolli.blogspot.com/2013/05/very-inspiring-bloggerare-you-inspired.html

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Noelle (@singerinkitchen) May 8 at 12:46 pm

Yum! Love the recipe! You rock! I have been meaning to make a recipe cause those drinks are SURE expensive.

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Earthmama May 8 at 9:59 am

Yaay thanx Mama N ! I’ve been wating for this one

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cherilyn May 8 at 9:24 am

i actually made mine just like yours.
i used organic pomegranate juice.
bought from my local health food store.
its great in lowering bad cholesterol, keeps you heart healthy and strong. also awesome to prevent breast.
try that out! 😀

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- steve Sep 23 at 7:42 am
  
  That is so awesome! I found chia drinks for the first time recently and was shocked at the price. I have a big bag of raw organic chia seeds and I will be making this awesome drink TODAY!
  
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