Gather some Lemons, Sweet Strawberries, Agave Nectar, and Chia seeds so you can create and enjoy this refreshing Strawberry-Lemonade Chia drink in just a few minutes!! Truly feels like Summer in a cup!
Why add chia to drinks
Chia seeds are nutritious (source) and they add a fun texture to drinks. Give it a try and you'll see! Just don't overdo it. Too much chia makes a drink that is too thick. And if you add way too much chia, you'll end up with a chia pudding. Which is delicious, but not what we're going for here. So follow my recipe below for your first chia lemonade drink!
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Ingredients:
- Fresh Lemons - probably 2-3 but if they're small make sure to get extra!
- Citrus Juicer
- Fresh Strawberries - about 8-10
- Chia Seeds
- Agave or a similar syrupy sweetener
Oh, and water! But that's it, and you're ready to go.
Related recipe: Berry Spritzers
The steps:
Start by soaking your chia seeds in 1 Cup water. By the time you are ready to add them to the mix, they'll be fine ( we're talking around 10 minutes). Gently stir them a bit so they don't all try to clump together. (Photo 1)
Go ahead and juice your lemons, measuring out about ½ cup. Save aside (Photos 2,3).
Love lemony flavors?? Make this Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Bread!
Rinse and cap strawberries and place in blender with one cup of water. Blend until pureed and then pour through a fine mesh strainer to get the majority of pulp out (Photos 4, 5, 6).
Add fresh squeezed lemon juice, agave, strained strawberry puree, and remaining water back into blender and whiz lightly to mix. (Photo 7). After pouring into serving pitcher, add soaked Chia seeds and mix gently before serving! (Photos 8,9).
Tip: Chia seeds tend to settle, so be sure to give a quick mix before serving!
(IF you don't mind a little strawberry pulp, skip the straining step for a slightly less clear, but still just-as-yummy chia drink! The pic below is with pulp!)
Now YOU can feel all posh with your new healthy and tasty Chia drink! Hope you love it!!
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Recipe
Strawberry Lemonade Chia Drink
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Chia Seeds, soaked in 1 cup water
- ½ cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 8 Strawberries (approx 2 Cups), blended with 1 cup water
- 2 cups Water, (This is in addition to the water added for blending strawberries and soaking Chia Seeds)
- 3 tablespoon Agave Nectar
Special equipment
Instructions
- First, mix your chia seeds in a cup of water and set aside to soak while you prepare remaining ingredients.
- Squeeze Lemons to equal ½ cup lemon juice and set aside.
- Rinse and cap strawberries and place in blender with 1 cup of water. Blend to puree, and then pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove bulk of the pulp.
- Return strained strawberry pulp to blender and add 2 cups water, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and agave nectar. Blend briefly to mix well.
- Pour Blender mixture into serving pitcher and mix in chia seed mixture. Serve over ice and Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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