Matthew's Chia Bomb Mix

With some inspiration from Chef Corso, I've been working on my own Chia Bomb Mix — a nutrient-dense, no-cook recipe designed for simple cold soaking and slow energy release after eating.

This is the kind of food that sits somewhere between trail fuel and office breakfast, with simple ingredients, high calorie density, and minimal prep and materials needed.

Chia Seed Snack

Chia seeds are the backbone. Once hydrated, they form a gel that binds fats, proteins, and powders into a single cohesive goop. Many folks will consume chia seeds straight in water or tea, however, by layering complementary seeds and milk powder (as with our Chia Bomb Mix), you end up with something that feels more like food than a drink or supplement.

The Ingredients

The ingredients come in two parts: (1) "Dry Base" and (2) "Energetic Liquids":

Dry Base

• Chia seeds
• Sesame seeds
• Superseed trio (flaxseed, hemp hearts, etc.)
• Goat milk powder (or coconut milk powder)
• Fine or coarse salt (to taste)

Energetic Liquids

• Honey
• Olive oil
• Water

The Dry Mix

Add all dry ingredients to a jar. I usually eyeball this, but roughly speaking, here are my ratios for an 8 ounce jar:

• 1 part chia seeds
• 1 part Super Seed Trio style mix
• 1 part goat milk powder
• 1/2 part sesame seeds
• a few solid pinches of salt

Mix that all up well with a spoon; the goat milk powder will likely coat the outside, so mix it well.

Shake the jar vigorously every so often when in storage to make yourself feel better.

When to add liquids?

The dry base mix itself should last several weeks or months on its own in storage. We'll add the liquids when we're actually ready to start the cold soak.

Cold soaking can be done overnight or over just a few hours, whatever works better for you.

Cold Soak Time!

When you're ready to start soaking, mix equal parts Dry Base and Energetic Liquids.

Energetic Liquid Ratios

• 1 part honey
• 1 part olive oil
• 3-4 parts water

Stir aggressively until everything is combined. Shake the jar a few times, and let it sit at room temperature overnight or just a few hours, whatever works better for you.

Eating Consistency

You're looking for a sort of goopy texture, not compact and dense. If it's too dense, just add water and let it sit a bit longer until you get the consistency you like.

❗️ IMPORTANT ❗️ Make sure you've dialed in the consistency here. Chia seeds that are too dry can wreck your gastro-intestinal system. Not necessarily the end of the world, but it can make you feel like you have a brick in your stomach. If they feel packed and crunchy, add more water.

Nutrients & Mechanics

• Chia provides structure and hydration
• Seeds add minerals, fats, and texture
• Goat milk powder adds protein and creaminess
• Salt anchors the flavor so it doesn’t skew overly sweet

Depending on how much olive oil you put in, a 4 oz jar of the final product should yield you around:

• 400 calories
• 40g fat
• 40g carbs
• 12g fiber
• 18g protein

Work in Progress

This is still a living recipe — meant to be adjusted based on season, activity, and appetite. For instance, I'm considering swapping some ingredients for nut butters and maybe topping with dried fruit.

I hope you enjoy!