This is refreshing high-protein lemon ginger chia drink. Light, hydrating, and packed with protein — a delicious low-carb sip that supports digestion and keeps you full!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Beautiful chia gel with lemon slices
- High protein boost without extra carbs
- Ready in minutes and perfect for daily hydration
- Supports digestion and helps curb cravings
- Low carb and sugar-free
Ingredients (1 large serving)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup water (or unsweetened almond milk for creamier texture)
- 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla whey protein powder
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp fresh ginger juice (or ½ tsp grated ginger)
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Optional: few drops liquid stevia or monk fruit
- Lemon slices and mint for garnish
Instructions
- Add chia seeds to water (or almond milk) and stir well. Let soak 10–15 minutes until a gel forms, stirring once or twice.
- Whisk in the protein powder until fully dissolved.
- Stir in lemon juice, ginger juice, and cinnamon.
- Taste and add stevia if desired.
- Pour into a glass, garnish with lemon slices, and enjoy immediately or chilled.
Prep Time: 5 minutes Soak Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~140
- Protein: 22g
- Total Carbs: 6g
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Fat: 5g
