We thought we had seen chia seeds all the ways ’til now. These perfect warm weather hydrators from Cameron Diaz’s Our Body Book are exactly what we need to be sipping on these spring afternoons. Pour these power seeds into fresh mint tea or try their grapefruit juice version (also incredible with Pressed Juicery’s grapefruit mint juice!) Here’s McKel Hill with all the deets…
Today I’m going to share a simple recipe that you can make ahead of time, on the go, and even serve to your kids for a boost in healthy fats, protein, and fiber. Not to mention, chia fresca is light, refreshing, and keeps you feeling full longer. Cheers and have fun with this one!
GINGER LEMON chia fresca
ingredients:
4 cups of filtered water
¼ cup chia seeds, whole
juice of 1 Meyer lemon
2 Tbsp fresh grapefruit juice
¼ – ½-inch fresh ginger root
a small pinch of raw stevia (to taste, optional)
directions:
Combine all ingredients into a glass or shaker bottle. Allow chia seeds to soak for at least 20 minutes or longer. Give it a good shake or stir.
Enjoy cold or at room temperature!
PEPPERMINT CUCUMBER Chia Fresca
ingredients:
4 cups of filtered water
4 peppermint tea bags (brewed in the water)
¼ cup chia seeds, whole
juice of 1 lemon
½ cup sliced cucumber
1 Tbsp honey
directions:
Combine all ingredients into a glass or shaker bottle. Allow chia seeds to soak for at least 20 minutes or longer. Give it a good shake or stir.
Enjoy cold or at room temperature!
For the third chia fresca recipe, visit Our Body Book by clicking through here!
