Chia lemonade recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 250 ml water
- juice of ½ lemon freshly squeezed
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- ice cubes
- a few lemon slices optional
Instructions
- In a glass, mix together the chia seeds and about 100 ml of water.
- Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes, until the seeds swell and become gel-like.
- Add the lemon juice, honey, and the remaining water.
- Stir well, then add ice cubes.
- Serve garnished with lemon slices.
If you want a stronger flavor, you can add mint, ginger, or lime juice.
A fruity version can also be made in a blender with strawberries or raspberries.
