do you have to soak them in water before using them in a smoothie?
1139812
I juice everyday and I do soak them in the water before mixing it with my juice. I find it easier to swallow, but thts my preference.
1139813
No, but the will change the consistency of your smoothie rapidly if you don't. It will become thicker and more gelatinous. I typically add the chia seeds at the end, after blending.
77826
Never used it in a smoothie but I did use it before every meal in juice ,Perrier or water.Helped repair broken ankle a regrow hair fallout from RA meds.
743292
The blades rinse completely clean and if you have a brush to clean with, yes, plus they swivel. If your smoothie isn't too thick, The drink stays in the glass and leaves nothing in the lid at all.
1513490
No. I was very disappointed when I received this product, because it was not intended to be added to water for a strawberry drink, which is what I bought it for. I ended up adding it as a powder, to my smoothies, for it's nutritive properties alone, and never purchased any more.
169594
Two years ago (before I started using a VitaMix blender) I was using them in a regular blender for smoothies and I don't remember there being any issue with them blending in.
1911323
I know. That happened to me too. I soaked them in hot water with dish-washing soap for an hour. Washed them thoroughly and dried them. I have had to repeat the procedure a second time. Now there is no smell. The effort is worth it. The product is great. I just got out some leftover smoothie that I had frozen in one and ate it out of a bowl like ice-cream. Hope this helps
2115404
No, they dont. But if u want the better, u can add it with ur fruit smoothie, anf taste better too!
1323185
I would not mix it with water. I have mixed it with a smoothie but with my fast paced lifestyle I just shoot it. It has a fruity taste so it is not too bad.
2167804
I have never tried this, but I do wash them in hot water and they are fine. I would say it would be safe as long as you run them under hot water first and be sure to get the inside and outside equally hot. I love them for cold drinks, because they don't sweat, and they keep the drink cold for a long time. I guess they must keep hot drinks warm for quite some time, too.
144392
I don't because they tend to get water spots. I just wash and wipe dry; that way they look better. Not sure how I know that--I don't think I put them in the dishwasher ever. They would show water spots even if just air dried. I only use it on holidays, so I would probably wipe them off each time before I used, too.
879162
Use soapy water to fill them with maybe shake back-and-forth, use a washcloth at the neck of the bottle. You could soak them in dishwater... It's up to you
587529
Yes they can be opened but I didn't add the contents to anything so can't vouch for that. Think it wouldn't mix with water as it is an oil. Might be great in a blended smoothie!
1202497
Yes you can put it in your smoothie, but not sure about making a smoothie with it..
1760139
Yes. I successfully added it to a Smoothie. It was good. I didn't try it with only water. It's a quality product I like it.
1809297
Hey Brett , I don't soak them at all I eat them raw every day 3 or 4 kernels . Hope this helped .
1727858
It's just a thick syrupy flavoring so I suppose you could. I'd test it out on a small amount. Can't help thinking there are better ways to flavor a smoothie than these.
80798
Yes, soak them underwater for a couple of minutes and then run the strips between your fingers to lightly squeeze out the excess water. After you're done baking they will come out dry.