Description
A simple, high-fiber bariatric seed mix inspired by trending weight loss teas. Designed to support digestion, curb appetite, and enhance satiety.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon (true cinnamon)
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring until they pop.
- Transfer to a bowl and let cool for 2 minutes.
- Stir in chia seeds, flaxseed, lemon zest, cinnamon, and sea salt.
- Grind the full mixture into a powder using a coffee grinder or high-speed blender.
- Store in an airtight jar for up to 3 weeks.
- To use: Mix 1 tbsp of seed powder into 1 cup of warm water with a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Let sit for 3 minutes before drinking slowly.
- Optional: Add 1 tsp fresh grated ginger before steeping for extra thermogenic benefit.
Notes
- Use warm—not boiling—water to preserve nutrients.
- The mix can also be added to smoothies or overnight oats.
- Best consumed in the morning on an empty stomach.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Drinks, Wellness
- Method: Blend, Steep
- Cuisine: Holistic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg