Chia Fresca (Mexican Lemonade With Chia Seeds)

A refreshing Mexican-style lemonade, also known as Chia Fresca, is prepared with lemon juice and chia seeds.

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Mexican

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Instructions

  1. Combine water, fresh lemon juice, and sugar in a glass.

  2. Stir in chia seeds, then let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until seeds become gelatinous.

  3. Serve chilled with ice, garnished with a lemon slice or mint sprig if desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 622 kcal
Carbohydrate: 181 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 46 g
Protein: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 49 mg
Sugar: 71 g
Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g