Beverage
Chia Water
Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Total5 min
Yields1 servings
DifficultyEasy
Hydrating and lightly textured, chia water is two ingredients and five minutes of effort — with a gel-like consistency that keeps you full.
Ingredients
1 Servings
- 2 cupscold water
- 1 ½ tbspchia seeds
- ½ tbsplemon juice(freshly squeezed, optional)
- 1 tsphoney(optional, to taste)
Method
- 01
Pour the 2 cups cold water into a glass or jar.
- 02
Add the 1 ½ tbsp chia seeds and stir well for about 30 seconds to distribute them evenly.
- 03
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to break up any clumps that have formed.
- 04
If using, squeeze in the ½ tbsp lemon juice and drizzle in the 1 tsp honey, then stir to combine.
- 05
Drink immediately for a lighter texture, or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes for a thicker, more gel-like consistency.
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