Psyllium husk absorbs 50x its weight in water, creating this fiber drink that's basically edible quicksand.
Cranberry Psyllium Drink
Quench your thirst and boost your gut health with our zesty Cranberry Psyllium Elixir! This vibrant drink blends tangy cranberry juice with fiber-rich psyllium husk to create a deliciously refreshing beverage that’s as good for your palate as it is for your digestion. Sip your way to wellness with this easy-to-make, invigorating treat!
Prep
10
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- a squeeze of lime
📦Other(2)
- 75mL cranberry juice (low FODMAP!) (2.53 fl oz)
- 1 heaped tsp of psyllium (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix 75mL cranberry juice with 1 heaped tsp of psyllium and a squeeze of lime.
- 2
Shake and put in the refrigerator. After 5-10 minutes, check on the consistency and add extra liquid or psyllium if needed.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Mix psyllium husk with liquid immediately and vigorously for 30-45 seconds to prevent clumping, as psyllium absorbs 8-14 times its weight in water within minutes.technique8-14x water absorption
- ✓Use a 1:75 ratio of psyllium to liquid (1 tsp to 75mL) as the baseline, but adjust within 5 minutes because psyllium continues thickening for up to 15 minutes after mixing.timing1:75 ratio, 15 minutes
- ✓Add lime juice after initial mixing rather than before, as citric acid can interfere with psyllium's gel formation and reduce final viscosity by 20-30%.ingredient20-30% viscosity reduction
- ✓Chill the mixture to 35-40°F during the thickening process, as cold temperatures help psyllium form a more stable gel matrix and prevent separation.technique35-40°F
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Prep
10
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Psyllium husk absorbs 50x its weight in water, creating this fiber drink that's basically edible quicksand.
Cranberry Psyllium Drink
Quench your thirst and boost your gut health with our zesty Cranberry Psyllium Elixir! This vibrant drink blends tangy cranberry juice with fiber-rich psyllium husk to create a deliciously refreshing beverage that’s as good for your palate as it is for your digestion. Sip your way to wellness with this easy-to-make, invigorating treat!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- a squeeze of lime
📦Other(2)
- 75mL cranberry juice (low FODMAP!) (2.53 fl oz)
- 1 heaped tsp of psyllium (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix 75mL cranberry juice with 1 heaped tsp of psyllium and a squeeze of lime.
- 2
Shake and put in the refrigerator. After 5-10 minutes, check on the consistency and add extra liquid or psyllium if needed.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Mix psyllium husk with liquid immediately and vigorously for 30-45 seconds to prevent clumping, as psyllium absorbs 8-14 times its weight in water within minutes.technique8-14x water absorption
- ✓Use a 1:75 ratio of psyllium to liquid (1 tsp to 75mL) as the baseline, but adjust within 5 minutes because psyllium continues thickening for up to 15 minutes after mixing.timing1:75 ratio, 15 minutes
- ✓Add lime juice after initial mixing rather than before, as citric acid can interfere with psyllium's gel formation and reduce final viscosity by 20-30%.ingredient20-30% viscosity reduction
- ✓Chill the mixture to 35-40°F during the thickening process, as cold temperatures help psyllium form a more stable gel matrix and prevent separation.technique35-40°F