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Chia Seed Squeeze Pouches

May 5, 2015 by Katie Wells
How to make chia seed and juice squeeze pouches
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  • Why Chia Seeds?+−
    • Chia Seed Squeeze Pouches:
    • Supplies You'll Need
    • Flavor Variations
  • Chia Seed Squeeze Pouches Recipe

I’ve been a big fan of chia seeds for a really long time…

I use them in healthy energy bars, chia-kombucha energy drink, and even as an egg replacement.

Why Chia Seeds?

Chia seeds are an amazing superfood and a great source of calcium, omega-3s, and antioxidants. They also hold many times their weight in water, creating a natural “gel” that provides energy and nutrition.

Legend has it that they were used by the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incans as an energy food and for hydration. They were nicknamed “Indian Running Food” for their supposed ability to help warriors and athletes maintain energy and hydration during long and strenuous activity.

Chia Seed Squeeze Pouches:

My children love chia seeds and especially love these Mamma Chia squeeze pouches, but they are expensive (almost $2 each) and not ideal when I need 1-2 per child per snack.

When I found reusable silicone squeeze pouches, I realized we could make our own for a fraction of the cost of buying pre-made, and avoid all of the waste of the disposable pouches as well. Silicon can be somewhat controversial for food use, but this post details why I feel comfortable using them at room temperature like this.

Bonus: the pouches are no-mess and have been mess-tested by my two year old.

We’ve had fun experimenting with flavors and different types of juice to make different “chia squeezes” and these are now a favorite summer snack at our house. We even figured out how to make these into popsicles (recipe soon).

Supplies You’ll Need

  • Reusable silicone pouches
  • Chia seeds
  • Organic juice of choice
  • Water
  • A bottle or pitcher for mixing

Flavor Variations

  • Cherry and lime (with tart cherry juice)
  • Strawberry lemon
  • Pomegranate
  • Green (with green juices)
  • Orange mango (equal parts orange and mango juices)
  • Pineapple lime
  • Any other combination you can think of
How to make chia seed and juice squeeze pouches

Chia Seed Squeeze Pouches Recipe

Katie Wells
Simple juice and chia seed pouches made in reusable silicone containers are a great summer treat!
3.94 from 15 votes
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Course Drinks
Servings 3 cups
Calories 136 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups unsweetened fruit juice
  • ¼ cup lemon or lime juice optional
  • ¼ cup organic chia seeds
  • sweetener of choice optional

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients in a pitcher or mason jar.
  • Let sit in the refrigerator overnight so that the chia seeds can hydrate and create a natural gel.
  • Pour into pouches and serve!

Notes

You can use straight juice and omit the water, but I've found that diluting the juice does not affect the taste much and reduces the natural sugar content.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ozCalories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 22.8gProtein: 4.6gFat: 6.1gSaturated Fat: 0.8gSodium: 16mgFiber: 8.1gSugar: 13.8g
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Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (36 Comments)

  1. Laura Smith

    May 9, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    Sounds interesting and refreshing for summer! I add chia seeds or sometimes flax seeds to my Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie. It’s low sugar but still rich and yummy.

    Reply
  2. Judy

    May 8, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    5 stars
    Those pouches are awesome but there are more economical options out there as well like these:
    https://www.target.com/p/kiinde-40pk-foodii-pouches/-/A-15323093

    Reply
  3. Lydia

    May 7, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    I know y’all were on the Cure Tooth Decay Diet for a while and you still don’t eat many grains or nuts. Do you know how much phytic acid is in chia seed? I haven’t found any information on them. I have read, though, that seeds are higher in phytic acid than both nuts and grains. What are your thoughts?

    Reply
    • Bea

      May 11, 2015 at 9:51 AM

      To argue that some plant foods are “unhealthy” because of their phytic acid content seems mistaken, especially when phytic acid’s potential negative effects on mineral assimilation may be offset by its health benefits.

      Reply
  4. Karis

    May 6, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    So yummy! Did blueberry pomengranite juice with a little bit of lemon. Loved it, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Angela

    May 6, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    What a great idea. Can I sub water with kefir water for added probiotic boost?

    Reply
    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      May 6, 2015 at 10:24 PM

      I haven’t tried…

      Reply
    • Hannah

      January 26, 2016 at 11:57 PM

      I plan to try a batch with coconut water.

      Reply
  6. Ann

    May 6, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    I am not big on fruit juices however it seem that green food juice would work with the same quality and value…

    Reply
  7. Michelle

    May 5, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    Can you just use a regular cup for this instead of buying the containers in the recipe? Maybe a cup and straw? Or a cup with a standard lid on it? Thoughts? My kids are old enough that they don’t really need a “leak proof” cup

    Reply
  8. Amanda

    May 5, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    Wonderful idea!! I have questions on chia seeds.. How do you soak them to remove phytic acid since they turn gelly you can’t really soak n rinse them? I’m new to soaking nuts and seeds. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Amanda

    May 5, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Ohhhh I’m going to try this!! My son loves squeeze pouches, and we just bought some reusable ones. I haven’t used chia seeds in awhile, need to go to the store and get some! Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
  10. Tanya Skinner

    May 5, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    Amazing!!! Truly! Will try…but how many pouches are needed for this recipe? Also, chia seeds okay for little ones…like 16 months?

    Reply
    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      May 6, 2015 at 10:26 PM

      I’ve given it to mine, but check with your pediatrician if concerned…

      Reply
    • Hannah

      January 26, 2016 at 11:54 PM

      Why is this not pin-able? I really like this post and would like to be able to save it on Pinterest but it only saves a link to the photo. ?

      Reply
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