Description
A refreshing and textured drink made with fresh lime juice and chia seeds, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 limes, juiced
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chia seeds with 1 cup of water. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes until the chia seeds swell and form a gel.
- In a pitcher, mix the lime juice, remaining water, and honey or agave syrup (if using). Stir well to combine.
- Add the chia seed mixture to the limeade and stir.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lime slices.
Notes
A touch of honey gives the drink a warm, floral scent. For a cleaner taste, use agave syrup. You can also experiment with mint leaves for a fresher top note.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chia, limeade, drink, refreshing, summer, mocktail, beverage