Chia seed - Page 2

WanderingJuniper · 05-10-2012, 05:49 AM

Thought of this thread last night at the store. They had a display of mamachia drinks.

Dovenoir · 05-10-2012, 06:24 AM

so what other mixin's would you do with chia pudding?

(cocoa sounds amazing but not sure I should give it to ds)

WanderingJuniper · 05-10-2012, 06:35 AM

Ones i have tried and liked:
Vanilla and purred berries and a touch of honey
Banana and peanut butter
Orange creamsicle - OJ touch of vanilla and coconut milk

Fwiw, I can't get any of my kids to eat the pudding. It's a texture thing for them.

jenn3514 · 05-10-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by WanderingJuniper

Ones i have tried and liked:
Vanilla and purred berries and a touch of honey
Banana and peanut butter
Orange creamsicle - OJ touch of vanilla and coconut milk

Fwiw, I can't get any of my kids to eat the pudding. It's a texture thing for them.

I haven't tried these yet but am going to purchase them soon. Could you run them threw a blender? Would they still absorb the liquid? I have a texture sensitive child also, so I'm wondering if that would work?

cbmk4 · 05-10-2012, 04:05 PM

My chocolate chia pudding is now in the fridge! I made it from cocoa, almond-coconut milk and chia seeds. I thought about using the dark chocolate almond milk (Silk) but maybe that will be the next batch. The kids are excited to try it and so am I!

HuggaBuggaMommy · 05-10-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by WanderingJuniper

Fwiw, I can't get any of my kids to eat the pudding. It's a texture thing for them.

That's what I think when I look at it...that it looks like

and I just can't bring myself to try it.

I have a jar of chia seeds. I use them for many things. But please, someone tell me, the pudding tastes better than it looks.

cbmk4 · 05-11-2012, 05:33 AM

The verdict is out: mom like the chia pudding, the girls liked the taste but didn't care for the "fish egg" texture.

Since I love, love tapioca and bubble tea, it is no surprise to me that I liked the chia pudding. Can't wait to try a different flavor.

WanderingJuniper · 05-11-2012, 06:21 AM

I've been wondering if I could put the seeds through a grinder to make it smoother too but that would involve buying a separate grinder. My coffee grinder is firmly committed to only grinding coffee.

If you try grinding the seeds let me know how it turns out.

It does not look appealing

But if you like tapioca pudding or even rice pudding its not a big jump.

jenn3514 · 05-11-2012, 06:51 AM

I just ordered the seeds so I will be trying it sometime next week. I'll let you know how it turns out. I also ordered a grinder for seeds and stuff because my coffee grinder is inside my coffee machine lol.

cbmk4 · 05-11-2012, 08:30 AM

I wonder if the seeds are too tiny for a coffee grinder. I might try my mortar and pestle instead. I'll let you know how it goes.

Cherish · 05-11-2012, 11:54 AM

I've seen recently where people were making bubble tea using chia seeds rather than the higher calorie tapioca pearls. Has anyone tried doing that?

cbmk4 · 05-11-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherish

I've seen recently where people were making bubble tea using chia seeds rather than the higher calorie tapioca pearls. Has anyone tried doing that?

It might be ok, but even though my chia seeds were soaking in the pudding mixture for about 36 hours, they still had a bit of crunch in the center.

I really like the big pearl tapioca and wouldn't want to give that up. Chia seeds aren't exactly low in calories, but they do provide some good nutrition in the way of omega 3's and fiber.

cbmk4 · 05-12-2012, 08:33 AM

Another use for chia seeds: egg replacer in my baked oatmeal. I had all the ingredients out and realized I was out of eggs. I put the seeds in some boiling water (same volume as two eggs) and after a short soak, stirred the gel slurry into the oatmeal mixture. I think it worked!

WanderingJuniper · 05-12-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cbmk4

I wonder if the seeds are too tiny for a coffee grinder. I might try my mortar and pestle instead. I'll let you know how it goes.

I didn't even think about my mortar and pestle.

Thanks for the idea.

HuggaBuggaMommy · 05-12-2012, 11:59 AM

Well, we tried it. Ds said he likes tapioca (he had it at a friend's house) so I made a small amount of chia pudding. No one here was a fan.

05-10-2012, 05:49 AM	#16
WanderingJuniper Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,468	Re: Chia seed Thought of this thread last night at the store. They had a display of mamachia drinks. __________________ "But what we can do, as flawed as we are, is still see God in other people, and do our best to help them find their own grace. That's what I strive to do, that's what I pray to do every day." ~Barack Obama

05-10-2012, 06:24 AM	#17
Dovenoir Rose Trellis Dove - noir Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 2,987	Re: Chia seed so what other mixin's would you do with chia pudding? (cocoa sounds amazing but not sure I should give it to ds) __________________ Lyz ~INFP/J DH Jake (ENTJ) since 2003 DS1 Ryan- born 3/17/11 DS2 Mason- born 1/9/13 2 furbabies (kitties) Trixie & Ella 4 In Heaven Emily Hannan Lee Patrick Blink nanny to C (9/10) facebook

05-10-2012, 06:35 AM	#18
WanderingJuniper Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,468	Re: Chia seed Ones i have tried and liked: Vanilla and purred berries and a touch of honey Banana and peanut butter Orange creamsicle - OJ touch of vanilla and coconut milk Fwiw, I can't get any of my kids to eat the pudding. It's a texture thing for them. __________________ "But what we can do, as flawed as we are, is still see God in other people, and do our best to help them find their own grace. That's what I strive to do, that's what I pray to do every day." ~Barack Obama

05-10-2012, 04:05 PM	#20
cbmk4 Rose Garden INTJ Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 5,978	Re: Chia seed My chocolate chia pudding is now in the fridge! I made it from cocoa, almond-coconut milk and chia seeds. I thought about using the dark chocolate almond milk (Silk) but maybe that will be the next batch. The kids are excited to try it and so am I! __________________ Mama to 4 children--dd19, ds16, dd11 and dd8 Married to dh for 22 years and counting

05-11-2012, 05:33 AM	#22
cbmk4 Rose Garden INTJ Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 5,978	Re: Chia seed The verdict is out: mom like the chia pudding, the girls liked the taste but didn't care for the "fish egg" texture. Since I love, love tapioca and bubble tea, it is no surprise to me that I liked the chia pudding. Can't wait to try a different flavor. __________________ Mama to 4 children--dd19, ds16, dd11 and dd8 Married to dh for 22 years and counting

05-11-2012, 06:21 AM	#23
WanderingJuniper Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,468	Re: Chia seed I've been wondering if I could put the seeds through a grinder to make it smoother too but that would involve buying a separate grinder. My coffee grinder is firmly committed to only grinding coffee. If you try grinding the seeds let me know how it turns out. It does not look appealing But if you like tapioca pudding or even rice pudding its not a big jump. __________________ "But what we can do, as flawed as we are, is still see God in other people, and do our best to help them find their own grace. That's what I strive to do, that's what I pray to do every day." ~Barack Obama

05-11-2012, 06:51 AM	#24
jenn3514 Rose Garden Be assured, God is in the details. Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,524	Re: Chia seed I just ordered the seeds so I will be trying it sometime next week. I'll let you know how it turns out. I also ordered a grinder for seeds and stuff because my coffee grinder is inside my coffee machine lol. __________________ married to my best friend; Lovin' my kiddos 18yo dd; , 9yodd; , 7yo ds; ,; 4yo dd; and three angel babies

05-11-2012, 08:30 AM	#25
cbmk4 Rose Garden INTJ Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 5,978	Re: Chia seed I wonder if the seeds are too tiny for a coffee grinder. I might try my mortar and pestle instead. I'll let you know how it goes. __________________ Mama to 4 children--dd19, ds16, dd11 and dd8 Married to dh for 22 years and counting

05-11-2012, 11:54 AM	#26
Cherish Rose Trellis Words are Worlds Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,075	Re: Chia seed I've seen recently where people were making bubble tea using chia seeds rather than the higher calorie tapioca pearls. Has anyone tried doing that?

05-12-2012, 08:33 AM	#28
cbmk4 Rose Garden INTJ Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 5,978	Re: Chia seed Another use for chia seeds: egg replacer in my baked oatmeal. I had all the ingredients out and realized I was out of eggs. I put the seeds in some boiling water (same volume as two eggs) and after a short soak, stirred the gel slurry into the oatmeal mixture. I think it worked! __________________ Mama to 4 children--dd19, ds16, dd11 and dd8 Married to dh for 22 years and counting

05-12-2012, 11:59 AM	#30
HuggaBuggaMommy Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 8,178	Re: Chia seed Well, we tried it. Ds said he likes tapioca (he had it at a friend's house) so I made a small amount of chia pudding. No one here was a fan. __________________ Christa Wife to Chris - pastor, writer, speaker, and the man God made for me. Mommy to Jacob (11) - Tae Kwon Do purple belt and awesome, peace-loving big brother, Claire (2) - our giggly, tenacious miracle and ray of sunshine, & Noah (5/3/13) - the newest hugga bugga boy. Stepmom to Gray (19) - sorority girl and warm-weather social butterfly.

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