Agua de Limón con Chia
Agua de limón con chia is a refreshing drink made with limes, chia seeds, and cane sugar. It's a tangy, sweet, and invigorating recipe loaded with nutritional benefits.
Equipment
- Mason jar or pitcher
- Citrus juicer
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 6 cups room temperature water ($0.01)
- 4 limes, juiced ($0.90)
- 5 tbsp sweetener (cane sugar, piloncillo, agave, etc.) ($0.02)
- 1-2 tbsp chia seeds ($0.13)
For serving optional
- Ice
- Lime or lemon wheels
- Mint sprigs
Instructions
- First, add the water to a large mason jar or pitcher. Squeeze in the lime juice, and add sweetener of choice (cane sugar, agave, piloncillo, etc).
- While stirring vigorously, add in the chia seeds slowly to avoid clumping. Taste and add more sweetener or chia seeds to your preferences. Stir constantly for another minute or so, then transfer the jar to your fridge for a few hours.
- Serve over ice with more lime wheels or mint garnishes. Happy drinking!
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Notes
- Make sure to give the pitcher a stir again after 10 minutes or so to prevent the chia seeds from clumping.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.6g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 1.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1.5mg | Potassium: 65.1mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 25.8IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 37.4mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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