Chia fresca, also known as chia lemonade, is a Mexican lemonade with chia seeds for added benefits. Refreshing, full of fiber & perfect for hot summer days!
It’s getting hot here in Seattle, as in I actually need to turn on the ac. I love the hot weather, I get so happy when it’s summer time and actually enjoy the heat and humidity. My favorite way to cool off is drinking a refreshing drink, like this chia fresca or chia lemonade. However you call it, it’s a Mexican lemonade with added chia seeds for extra benefits.
Chia Fresca Benefits:
- Hydrating & the fiber keeps you full
- Lemon: Vitamin C, alkalizing once digested, aids digestion
- Chia Seeds: Loaded with fiber, healthy fats, and plant based protein. All things that help you feel full and satiated. I love chia seeds. I blend them up in my smoothies, sprinkle them on yogurt, add them to oatmeal or cereal, or make a tasty chia pudding.
The recipe is so easy, just mix together cold water, fresh lemon juice, chia seeds, and sweetener of your choice. Sugar, agave, honey, or liquid stevia can be used. Feel free to leave out the sweetener if you prefer it plain. The chia seeds will plump up after about 5 minutes in the water and the seeds will start to settle. Give it a good mix before you drink it up!
Chia fresca is most commonly made with lemon but any fruit can be used.
Variations on Chia Fresca:
- Watermelon chia fresca – Blend up watermelon and strain the pulp. Then chill the juice before adding chia seeds.
- Strawberry chia fresca – Blend up strawberries with water and strain the pulp.
- Cucumber chia fresca – Add thin slices of cucumber into a pitcher to create cucumber infused water.
- Lime & Mint chia fresca – Muddle lime and mint before adding chilled water and chia seeds.
I hope you make this chia lemonade fresca! Please share, rate, and comment below. I’d love to hear from you!
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Refreshing Chia Fresca - Chia Lemonade
Ingredients
- 24 ounces cold filtered water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice about 1 large lemon
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
Choose your sweetener (optional):
- 1.5 Tablespoon sugar OR
- 1.5 Tablespoon honey OR
- 1.5 Tablespoon agave OR
- liquid stevia drops to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a small pitcher or a large mason jar. The chia seeds will start to expand after 5 - 10 minutes. Enjoy chilled or with ice.
Love this easy chia lemonade. So
Refreshing and filling.
Thank you Chichi! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Looks so refreshing! The perfect summer beverage!
Thank you Taylor! Yes it’s so good for the summer! 🙂
I would definitely enjoy this lemonade. So great for hot summer days! I love all things chia!
Same here! 🙂 I’m starting to use chia in more recipes and I don’t know what took me so long.
What a refreshing lemonade! I never thought about putting chia seeds in lemonade, but what a great idea!
Thank you so much Pam! So glad you loved it. I’m starting to put chia seeds in more of my drinks now! 😀