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Lemon Basil Seed Drink

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A refreshing and hydrating beverage made from soaked basil seeds, fresh lemon juice, and sweetener, perfect for appetite control and cooling hydration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon basil seeds (tukmaria/sabja)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 to 1.5 cups chilled water
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons natural sweetener (honey, stevia, or maple syrup)
  • Fresh mint or lemon zest (optional)
  • Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Measure and soak the basil seeds by putting 1 teaspoon into 1 cup of room temperature water and stirring. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes until they swell into soft gel beads.
  2. Prepare the citrus base by squeezing 1 to 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice into a small pitcher and adding 1 to 2 teaspoons of sweetener. Stir until the sweetener dissolves.
  3. Combine the hydrated basil seeds (including excess gel) into the lemon mixture and stir gently.
  4. Add 1 to 1.5 cups of chilled water and a few torn mint leaves or a pinch of lemon zest. Adjust sweetness or tartness to taste.
  5. Chill and serve immediately with ice cubes if desired, for best texture.

Notes

Avoid over-soaking the seeds, which can lead to a mushy texture. For a frosty version, blend briefly with ice.

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Keywords: drink, lemon, basil seeds, hydration, weight loss, refreshing beverage

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