Description
A refreshing, hydrating drink made with chia seeds and lemon juice, perfect for hot days without added sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 12 to 14 ounces cold water
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- A pinch of fine sea salt
- Optional: Sweetener like stevia or monk fruit
Instructions
- Add chia seeds to a large glass or jar.
- Pour in cold water and stir for 30 seconds; let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again and rest for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and add a pinch of sea salt.
- Add ice and stir well.
- Adjust sweetness if desired, then enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Notes
For best results, stir twice in the first 10 minutes to prevent clumping. Adjust the amount of chia seeds based on your comfort with them.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Health
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg