"Chia seeds are nutrient powerhouses. Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, proteins, and fiber, they are an excellent nutrient-rich ingredient to add to your everyday meals, especially considering how easy they are to add to everything from thick smoothies to yogurt bowls. But they also take the spotlight in chia seed pudding, where you're most likely to find them. Chia seed pudding really underlines their jelly-like texture and mildly nutty flavor."
"Chia seeds can absorb 10 to 12 times their weight in liquid, which is great for making them into a pudding. When this moisture is introduced, the mucilage (a soluble fiber) present in the seeds activates, which is what gives the pudding that viscous, gelatinous feel. However, textural preference aside, there are a few more benefits to blending chia seeds. When blended, chia seeds are easier to digest and can also provide better nutrient absorption."
Chia seeds provide omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber, making them a nutrient-dense addition to meals. When mixed with liquid, chia seeds develop a jelly-like, mucilaginous texture due to activated mucilage, which some find unappealing. Blending chia seeds with milk and sweetener for a few seconds produces a thick liquid that sets into a smooth, mousse-like pudding and shortens refrigerating time, allowing consumption after about an hour. Chia seeds absorb 10 to 12 times their weight in liquid. Blending also makes the seeds easier to digest and can improve nutrient absorption; grind right before use.
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