Refreshing Chia Fresca - Chia Lemonade
A quick Mexican-style chia lemonade made with fresh lemon juice and chia seeds that plump as it rests. Sweeten it to taste or leave it plain.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 36kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cold filtered water
- ¼ cup lemon juice about 1 large lemon
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
Optional Sweetener - choose ONE of the following:
- 1 ½ Tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ Tablespoons agave
- liquid stevia drops to taste
Instructions
- Add the water, lemon juice, chia seeds, and sweetener (if using) to a small pitcher or large mason jar. Stir well.
- Let sit 5 to 10 minutes, until the chia seeds plump up. Stir again after a minute or two to break up any clumps.
- Stir again right before serving, since the seeds settle. Serve chilled or over ice.
Notes
- Sweetener: Taste before adding, since lemons vary in tartness. Start with less and add more as needed, or skip it entirely.
- Make ahead and storage: Refrigerate in a covered pitcher or jar for up to 2 to 3 days. Stir well before serving.
- Scaling: For a party pitcher, double it: 6 cups water, ½ cup lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons chia seeds.
- Variations: Swap lemon for lime and add muddled mint, or stir chia into watermelon or cucumber agua fresca. See the post for details.
- More flavors: This recipe is part of my aguas frescas collection.
Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 11.8mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.5mg