Description
A soothing, fiber-rich bariatric seed weight loss recipe with chia, flax, and lemon—perfect for post-op hydration and gentle digestion.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (pre-soaked for 10–15 minutes)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground flaxseed
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger (fresh or powdered)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon raw honey or monk fruit (optional)
- 1.5 cups warm water (around 120°F, not boiling)
Instructions
- Soak Chia Seeds: In 1/2 cup warm water for 10–15 minutes until they become gel-like.

- Add Ingredients: Mix in ground flaxseed, grated ginger, lemon juice, cinnamon, and sweetener.

- Combine & Shake: Pour remaining water and shake well in a sealed mason jar.

- Rest & Sip: Let it sit for 2–3 minutes before sipping slowly.

Notes
- Use monk fruit for a sugar-free version.
- Start with smaller amounts if newly post-op.
- Nutrition is estimated based on standard seed profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg


