Description
Gentle, fiber-rich morning drink with chia, flax, and lemon. Perfect for digestion and post-op weight loss support.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon (7g) ground flaxseeds
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup (240ml) warm water (not boiling)
- ½ teaspoon (3g) raw honey (optional)
- ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) apple cider vinegar (with the mother)
Instructions
- Warm the Water: Heat water until warm to the touch, not boiling.
- Add Seeds First: Stir in chia and ground flaxseeds. Let soak for 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in Lemon and ACV: Add lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. Stir well.
- Sweeten If Needed: Add raw honey if not on keto. Stir to dissolve.
- Let It Gel: Let sit for 10–12 minutes until gel-like texture forms.
- Stir and Drink: Stir once more and sip slowly.
Notes
- Skip honey for a keto version.
- Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours, do not freeze.
- Use basil seeds instead of chia if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg