Description
A simple and refreshing drink made by soaking chia seeds in water. Perfect for digestion, hydration, and supporting weight loss or blood sugar balance. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with lemon or fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup cold or room temperature water
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Optional: Fresh mint leaves or sliced fruit
Instructions
- 1. Add chia seeds to the water in a glass
- 2. Stir well to prevent seeds from clumping
- 3. Let sit for 10–15 minutes until gel-like
- 4. Stir again before drinking
- 5. Add lemon juice or mint if desired
Notes
- Start with 1 tablespoon chia seeds daily and gradually increase if tolerated
- Always soak chia seeds before consuming to avoid choking risk
- Best consumed in the morning or 30 minutes before meals
- Refrigerate for up to 24 hours if prepping ahead
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 58
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg