Description
A nourishing, easy-to-make detox drink combining beetroot and chia seeds, perfect for your morning routine or as a refreshing post-workout sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium beetroot
- 2 cups water or coconut water
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Optional: 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and use room-temperature water for quicker chia swelling.
- Peel and chop the beetroot into small pieces.
- Blend the beetroot with water until smooth, then strain to extract the juice.
- In a separate bowl, add chia seeds to water and let soak for 10–15 minutes until they form a gel.
- Mix beetroot juice with soaked chia seeds and add lemon juice for tang or honey for sweetness.
- Chill the mixture for 10–30 minutes for the best texture.
- Taste and adjust acidity or sweetness as needed.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store in a sealed jar for up to 48 hours in the fridge.
Notes
This drink is highly customizable; feel free to adjust sweetness, texture, and ingredients based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg