Chia Fresca
Beverages
Ingredients:
- 750 ml (3 cups) water
- 30 g (2 tbsp) chia seeds
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) fresh lime juice
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) maple syrup or agave nectar, adjust to taste
- Ice, for serving
Nutrition:
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Whisk immediately after adding chia — stirring right away is what prevents the seeds from clumping together into one solid mass.
Stir again after a few minutes — a second stir partway through resting breaks up any seeds that have started to stick together.
Instructions:
- Combine the chia and water. Stir chia seeds into the water in a large jar or pitcher, whisking well to prevent clumping.
- Rest. Let sit for 10-15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the chia seeds swell and turn gel-like.
- Sweeten and flavor. Stir in the lime juice and maple syrup until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
- Serve. Pour over ice and serve immediately.
Common Mistakes: Not stirring right after adding the chia seeds — they clump together almost instantly if left undisturbed, so whisk immediately.
Storage: Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving, as the seeds settle over time.
Swaps: Swap lime juice for lemon juice for a different citrus note. Add a few mint leaves or a splash of cucumber juice for a refreshing twist.
Tips: Use filtered or cold water for the most refreshing result. Make a big batch and keep it in the fridge for an easy grab-and-go drink all week.
Chia seeds — swell into a gel as they hydrate, giving chia fresca its signature bubble-like texture and a boost of fiber and omega-3s.
Lime juice — adds bright, citrusy tang that's essential to the traditional flavor of chia fresca.
Maple syrup or agave — balances the tartness of the lime with a touch of natural sweetness.
Chia Fresca
Ingredients:
- 750 ml (3 cups) water
- 30 g (2 tbsp) chia seeds
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) fresh lime juice
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) maple syrup or agave nectar, adjust to taste
- Ice, for serving
Why These Ingredients:
Chia seeds — swell into a gel as they hydrate, giving chia fresca its signature bubble-like texture and a boost of fiber and omega-3s.
Lime juice — adds bright, citrusy tang that's essential to the traditional flavor of chia fresca.
Maple syrup or agave — balances the tartness of the lime with a touch of natural sweetness.
Prep:
Whisk immediately after adding chia — stirring right away is what prevents the seeds from clumping together into one solid mass.
Stir again after a few minutes — a second stir partway through resting breaks up any seeds that have started to stick together.
Instructions:
- Combine the chia and water. Stir chia seeds into the water in a large jar or pitcher, whisking well to prevent clumping.
- Rest. Let sit for 10-15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the chia seeds swell and turn gel-like.
- Sweeten and flavor. Stir in the lime juice and maple syrup until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
- Serve. Pour over ice and serve immediately.
