Description
This simple and nourishing chia seed water is packed with fiber, omega-3s, and antioxidants. Its unique gel-like texture supports hydration, digestion, and satiety, making it a perfect daily wellness habit. Customize it easily with lemon or fresh fruit for added flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 ½ cups (12 oz) cool or room temperature water
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for lemon chia water)
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup or a few drops liquid stevia (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- Combine chia seeds and water in a glass, jar, or bottle.
- Stir vigorously for 30 seconds or shake well if using a jar.
- Let sit for 5-10 minutes, then stir or shake again to prevent clumps.
- Allow to rest for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate for several hours for best texture.
- Stir in lemon juice and sweetener if using. Enjoy cold.
Notes
Start with smaller amounts of chia seeds if new to high-fiber diets.
For smoother consistency, blend briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Chia water, chia seed drink, hydration drink, detox water, fiber drink, vegan hydration, gut health