Description
A fiber-rich, appetite-suppressing bariatric seed drink made with pumpkin seeds, chia, flaxseed, and cinnamon. Great before meals to reduce cravings and support digestion.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
1. Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring often until they pop.
2. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes in a bowl.
3. Add chia seeds, ground flaxseed, lemon zest, cinnamon, and sea salt to the bowl and mix.
4. Grind everything into a fine powder using a high-speed blender or grinder.
5. Store in a sealed glass jar at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
6. To make the drink, mix 1 tablespoon of the seed mix with 1 cup warm water and lemon juice. Let sit for 3–5 minutes before drinking.
7. Optionally, add grated ginger for a thermogenic boost.
Notes
Start with 1–2 teaspoons if you’re new to fiber-rich drinks.
Drink 20–30 minutes before your largest meal of the day.
Stay well-hydrated throughout the day to help fiber move through your system.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp mix
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg