Name: Lemon Basil Seed Drink
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon basil seeds (sabja or tukmaria); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 cups cold water; 1 teaspoon sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or stevia, optional); Ice cubes (optional)

Lemon Basil Seed Drink

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A refreshing, low-calorie drink that combines soaked basil seeds with lemon juice and water for hydration and appetite control.

Author: julia-marks
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x
Category: Beverages
Method: No Cooking
Cuisine: Global
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon basil seeds (sabja or tukmaria)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups cold water
1 teaspoon sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or stevia, optional)
Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions

Measure and rinse the basil seeds briefly.
Soak the seeds in cold water for 10 to 15 minutes.
Juice fresh lemons until you have about 2 tablespoons of juice.
Combine the soaked seeds, lemon juice, and cold water in a pitcher.
Sweeten gently if desired.
Chill with ice or refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve in a tall glass and enjoy!

Notes

Try different sweeteners or herbal infusions for flavor variations.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 50
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: lemon drink, basil seed drink, low-calorie beverage, refreshing drink, hydration

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