Chia Fresca
Coconut Water infused with Chia Seeds & Honey with a twist of Lemon.
Chia Fresca
All you really need for this recipe are chia seeds, water, and fresh lemon juice. I love these chia seeds, but any brand will work.
You can mix in chia seeds with any of these agua fresca recipes for a refreshing, fruity, and hydrating drink!
Alternatively, you can add slices of fresh fruits and veggies (such as oranges, strawberries, or cucumbers) to make fruit infused waters.
You can mix in chia seeds with any of these agua fresca recipes for a refreshing, fruity, and hydrating drink!
Alternatively, you can add slices of fresh fruits and veggies (such as oranges, strawberries, or cucumbers) to make fruit infused waters.
You Will Need:
Coconut Water
Use coconut water instead of plain water.
It adds a great flavor as well as a lot of other health benefits like natural electrolytes for extra hydration.
It adds a great flavor as well as a lot of other health benefits like natural electrolytes for extra hydration.
A great source of healthy fats, which will keep you subtly full in between meals.
Chia Seed Water
No Coconut Water? Normal tap or bottled water is just fine.
Lemon
Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled for a hit of vitamin C.
You can also use lime juice.
You can also use lime juice.
Be sure to stir the seeds well when you add them to the water.
The seeds will settle to the bottom and float to the top, so stir them really well so that they plump up evenly.
The seeds will settle to the bottom and float to the top, so stir them really well so that they plump up evenly.
Honey
I like to use honey for a natural sweetener, but you can skip this if you’d prefer it unsweetened.
*Make this drink vegan by using maple syrup instead of honey.*
You only need a tablespoon of chia seeds per drink to gain a lot of health benefits!
CHIA FRESCA BENEFITS
Great drink for hydration.
Soluble and insoluble fiber for improved digestion.
Contains minerals including calcium, magnesium, iron, and potassium.
Can help to regulate blood sugar.
Soluble and insoluble fiber for improved digestion.
Contains minerals including calcium, magnesium, iron, and potassium.
Can help to regulate blood sugar.
Chia Fresca
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN CHIA FRESCA
1. Add the chia seeds to water.
2. Stir well and let sit.
When you see separate and clumping after a few minutes, stir again.
3. Pour in the honey.
4. Then, pour in the lemon juice.
5. Stir to combine one more time.
There should be no clumping left.
2. Stir well and let sit.
When you see separate and clumping after a few minutes, stir again.
3. Pour in the honey.
4. Then, pour in the lemon juice.
5. Stir to combine one more time.
There should be no clumping left.
Chia Fresca Recipe
Chia Fresca
Chia seeds in water with lemon & honey is a refreshing and hydrating drink. This healthy chia fresca is quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 24 ounces water or coconut water
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
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Add the chia seeds to water.
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Stir well and let sit. When you see separate and clumping after a few minutes, stir again.
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Pour in the honey.
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Pour in the lemon juice.
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Stir to combine one more time and there should be no clumping left.
