Description
A warm, fiber-rich morning tonic made with chia, flax, and pumpkin seeds designed to increase fullness, reduce cravings, and support weight loss naturally.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or fresh grated
- Zest from 1 lemon (optional)
- Filtered warm water 8-10 oz per serving
- Optional: a dash of turmeric
- Optional: 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients (chia seeds, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, ginger, lemon zest) in a jar and store for the week.
- Each morning, combine 1 tablespoon of the dry mix with 8-10 oz of warm (not boiling) water.
- Add lemon juice or a pinch of lemon zest if desired.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the chia seeds to expand.
- Stir well and sip slowly on an empty stomach.
- Optional: add turmeric or apple cider vinegar to taste.
Notes
Start with half a serving if you’re new to fiber or recovering from bariatric surgery. Best consumed first thing in the morning on an empty stomach for optimal results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Weight Loss Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Health
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg