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Chia Watermelon Aqua Fresca – light and refreshing drink, ready in under 10 minutes. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
Hi guys!
I hope you don’t mind, but today’s recipe is a very simple one – homemade energy drink! Better than Red Bull!
I used chia seeds and watermelon, to create a delicious and refreshing aqua fresca. Perfect for the warm weather, which I love! This makes a great party drink.
And since I’m finally done with spring cleaning, I can sit and enjoy some watermelon aqua fresca.
I love watermelon and I buy it all summer long. While I love it on its own, it could be used in salads and various drinks.
Chia seeds are low in calories, rich in antioxidants, protein and fiber. They bring to this drink a little crunch, but also make it more fun!
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Chia Watermelon Aqua Fresca
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped watermelon
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 to 1 tbsp maple syrup, (optional)
- juice from 1 lime
- 2 tbsp chia seeds + 6 tbsp water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chia seeds and 6 tbsp water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until chia gel is formed.
- In a blender, blend watermelon and water until smooth. Strain pulp. Add lime juice. Add maple syrup, if necessary.
- Add chia gel and mix. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or overnight.
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
lovely and refreshing drink Mira! Watermelon is my absolute favorite! yum!
So refreshing, delicious and vibrant watermelon cooler!
This looks so pretty and refreshing! I love the watermelon and chia seeds in here – looks perfect for relaxing after all the spring cleaning! Have a great weekend, Mira!
Thanks my friend!
This drink sound refreshing and delicious!! Love the use of watermelon! Pinned!
Looks super refreshing, Mira! Love love the addition of chia! pinned 🙂
This looks so refreshing, and I love how the chia seeds look like mini watermelon seeds. haha Pinned!
So true, they are like mini seeds! Thanks Marcie!
Such a pretty and refreshing looking drink! Totally intrigued by the idea of chia seeds in a drink! Pinning 🙂
hey…. I love the addition of the chia seeds, this looks and sounds delicious, I’m trying this one next time. I just posted a melon juice on my site. This looks so refreshing and yummy. Love the chia seeds for energy.Such a pretty and refreshing looking drink! Totally intrigued by the idea of chia seeds in a drink! Pinning 🙂
This is a super refreshing drink Mira! I never had a drink with chia seeds before and I am sure it will be nice to try it with watermelon!
I could have used a pitcher of this during/after my half marathon yesterday!! SO refreshing.