Description
Basil seeds are tiny black seeds packed with nutrients. They are often used in drinks and desserts for their health benefits and unique texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon basil seeds
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1/2 cup milk or plant-based milk (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Soak basil seeds in water for 10-15 minutes until they swell.
- Stir occasionally to prevent clumping.
- Add honey, milk, or lemon juice if desired.
- Mix well and serve chilled.
Notes
- Store soaked basil seeds in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Use plant-based milk for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: basil seeds, healthy drink, chia alternative