Basil Seed Coconut Drink
Basil seed coconut drink is a refreshing and cooling beverage made with just 3 ingredients. It's the ideal summertime refreshment to stay hydrated and quench your thirst.
Servings: 2 glasses
Calories: 97kcal
Equipment
- 1 Pitcher
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml
- 4 Cups Coconut Water
- 2 Tablespoons Basil Seeds
- 1 sprig Fresh Mint Leaves remove leaves from stem
Instructions
- In a pitcher, add basil seeds to 4 cups of coconut water and stir well with a spoon.4 Cups Coconut Water, 2 Tablespoons Basil Seeds
- Let them soak for at least 15-20 minutes.
- During this time, the seeds will absorb liquid and develop a gel-like coating.
- After soaking, you'll notice that the basil seeds have expanded.
- Stir the drink well to ensure that the basil seeds are evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate the basil seed drink for at least an hour or until ready to serve.
- Pour the chilled basil seed drink into glasses. You can add ice cubes if desired.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a burst of freshness.1 sprig Fresh Mint Leaves
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing basil seed drink!
Notes
- Proper Soaking: Ensure that basil seeds are adequately soaked. They should at least double in size and turn into a gel-like consistency.
- Ratio of Seeds to Liquid: A general guideline is about 1 tablespoon of basil seeds to 1 to 1.5 cups of liquid, but you can adjust according to your preference.
- Stir Well: Stir the liquid well once you add basil seeds to evenly distribute and break the lumps.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 1271mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg
