This refreshing Chia Fresca is a surprisingly delicious and healthy drink! Think of it like a healthier lemonade packed with nutrients and vitamins from the chia seeds.
Got too many chia seeds? Use them to make a refreshing glass of chia fresca (or chia lime water). You don't even need a blender for this drink! Chia fresca only requires 4 ingredients to come together: chia seeds, cold water, lime juice, and honey. That's it- it's that easy!
Sometimes, it is the simple recipes that stick out the most. There are days when I am so busy that I don't even have time to put fruit in a blender. Yes, that's pretty busy! Have you been there?
Even on days like that, I don't want to sacrifice my health for my frantic schedule.
I know all too well that when I take care of my body, it takes care of me. I have more energy to face my day if I use fuel that powers me through.
And that's where this recipe for chia agua fresca came from! It came from a place of needing nutrition and hydration that comes together in seconds. I have a feeling that you are going to love this drink as much as I do. We also love this Citrus Detox Water when you get bored with plain water.
What You’ll Need to Make Chia Fresca
There are literally only 4 simple ingredients in this drink. You probably already have what you need in your refrigerator and pantry.
Here is a bit more information about the ingredients, including any substitutions you can make:
- Water: Make sure it is nice and cold! The colder the water is, the more refreshing the drink will be. If your tap water has a bit of an aftertaste, use some bottled water. That will help the other ingredients stand out.
- Lime Juice: You only need two tablespoons, so buy a few limes and juice them. The jarred lime juice will work in a pinch, but it won't have the same robust taste as freshly squeezed lime juice does.
- Chia Seeds: Be careful not to use more than a tablespoon. When you use too many chia seeds, it makes the drink taste even thicker (almost like a pudding). As the chia seeds mix with the water, they plump up.
- Honey: Feel free to use your favorite sweetener! Just make sure that whatever you use is liquid so that it will dissolve better.
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