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How To Make Chia Seed Gel

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December 4, 2015 By Sara 7 Comments

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Using Chia Seed Gel in your smoothies and other recipes has so many health benefits. Chia Seeds are loaded with antioxidants, high in fiber, protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, and so much more. Which basically makes Chia Seeds a Super Food!

Easy to make Chia Seed Gel

You can mix dry Chia Seeds into smoothies and other recipes, however I have found they are much easier on the stomach to digest when in a Gel form.

When you mix it in a Gel form it will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

You can use Chia Seed Gel in many other recipes besides smoothies too.  You can use it as an egg replacement, 1 Tbs of Gel replaces 1 egg!

You can soak the Chia Seeds in other liquids as well. Such as Almond Milk, or fruit juice, then add it as a topping for a dessert!

Easy to make Chia Seed Gel

If you have a favorite dish that you use Chia Seed Gel in, feel free to share what you use it for by leaving a comment below!

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Using Chia Seed Gel in your smoothies and other recipes has so many health benefits. Chia Seeds are loaded with antioxidants, high in fiber, protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, and so much more. Which basically makes Chia Seeds a Super Food!

  • Author: Tastefulventure
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Smoothies
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup Chia Seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups Water

Instructions

  1. Mix the Chia Seeds in the water.
  2. Let sit for at least 5 minutes before using.
  3. It will create a Gel.
  4. Store in a mason jar with a lid in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  5. Add a Tablespoon or 2 to any smoothie for a healthy boost!
  6. *Note: This is not my original recipe, but one I discovered on many vegan blogs and have since adapted for my own use.

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  1. Journey

    March 13, 2019 at 3:42 pm

    I soaked my seeds overnight in a covered mason jar in the fridge and nothing changed, they didn’t gel. Do you have any idea what I did wrong? Are some chia seeds better than others?

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    • Sara

      March 14, 2019 at 9:51 am

      What ratio did you use?

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      • Journey

        March 15, 2019 at 5:44 pm

        I was told to use 6 tbsp. to 2 and 1/4 cup of almond milk. I think that was excessive right? I had to throw it all out. Something went south.

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        • Sara

          March 17, 2019 at 10:50 am

          I’m not sure where you got that recipe, that is not mine. If you follow my recipe above you mix 1/4 cup Chia Seeds with 1 1/2 cups Water. Let it sit at least 5 minutes before using, however it’s best if you let it soak overnight in the fridge.

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          • Pip

            June 1, 2019 at 4:50 am

            You need to whisk them. I add my ingredients in, and then whisk well to mix. Leave 2 – 3 mins, whisk again, then after another 5 or so mins, another whisk. If you are using a mason jar, place chia seeds and water (liquid) in and shake vigorously. Then do the same thing again following the above timings. If they are mixed, they generally don’t turn into a gel, they just stay in a hard blob. 🙁

  2. Pip

    June 1, 2019 at 4:51 am

    Edit to above comment – “if they ‘aren’t’ mixed, not ‘are’.

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