Chia Seed Water Recipe
A 3-ingredient chia seed water recipe with fresh lemon that gels right every time. Made with 1 tablespoon of chia seeds per 2 cups of cold water, this is the ratio that keeps the texture light and drinkable. Ready in 20 minutes including soak time.
Servings 1 glass
Calories 62kcal
Cost $2
Equipment
- 1 Mason jar or tall glass at least 600 ml capacity
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 Long spoon or chopstick for stirring
Ingredients
For the Drink
- 2 cups cold filtered water 480 ml
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds black or white both work
- 1/2 lemon, juiced about 1 tablespoon fresh juice
Optional Add-ins
- 1 teaspoon honey add after soaking
- 1 pinch sea salt rounds out flavour
- 2 slices lemon for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Base
- Pour 2 cups (480 ml) of cold filtered water into a mason jar or tall glass.
- Add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds. Stir vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds to separate the seeds and prevent them from clumping together at the bottom.
- Let the jar sit for 2 minutes, then stir again. The seeds will have started to absorb water and swell. This second stir redistributes them before the gel sets.
Finish and Soak
- Squeeze the juice from half a lemon directly into the jar. Stir once more to combine. The lemon brightens the flavour and slows gelling slightly.
- Let the drink sit for 15 minutes total from the start. At the 8-minute mark, stir once more to keep seeds evenly distributed as the gel fully sets.
- Taste the drink. If it seems flat, add a pinch of sea salt or a drizzle of honey and stir. The salt, though optional, shifts the flavour more than you would expect.
- If the texture feels too thick, stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons of cold water. The gel loosens quickly. For a thinner daily drink, start with 1 tablespoon of seeds per 2 cups next time.
- Drink immediately over ice if preferred, or seal the jar and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Stir before each pour -- the seeds settle at the bottom as it sits.
Notes
Start with 1 tablespoon of seeds per 2 cups of water for the lightest texture. Increase to 1 tablespoon per 1 cup if you prefer a thicker drink. Always stir at 2 minutes and 8 minutes -- skipping the second stir causes clumping. Batch: scale to 4 cups water + 2 tablespoons seeds, keeps 5 days sealed in the fridge.
