Description
A refreshing Brazilian drink made with water, chia seeds, and lemon juice, popular for its supposed appetite-curbing and energy-boosting effects.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups room temperature water
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a glass or jar, combine the water, chia seeds, and lemon juice.
- Stir well and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the chia seeds to swell and create a gel-like texture.
- Stir again before drinking and enjoy it before a meal.
Notes
Add a splash of orange juice for extra flavor or stir in honey or maple syrup for sweetness. Best consumed in the morning or before lunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg