This refreshing chia fresca is made with grapefruit, lemon, and spirulina for a vibrant, citrusy twist and a burst of natural color.
One thing they discovered is that you can actually drink chia seeds too. Just stir them up with a little water and you've got an all-natural drink that requires zero prep time and only two ingredients: chia and water.
But today we're jazzing the traditional chia fresca by adding citrus juice and spirulina. My goal with this drink was to give you something that doesn't taste like dirt (or in this case seaweed).
One thing I will say about spirulina is that it has a very strong flavor. It definitely tastes like seaweed (which it is), and can be quite overpowering if it's not paired with other strong flavors.
I personally like to combine it with chocolate or toss some into my smoothie, so when I first came up with this chia fresca combination, I was a little worried that the spirulina would still be a bit much, but after the first sip, I was hooked. It is absolutely delicious!
This chia fresca is refreshing, citrusy, bright and serves as the perfect afternoon drink! Honestly, I know you're going to love it and I think we'll be sipping on it all summer long!
Chia Fresca
Ingredients
- 1 cup filtered water
- 3/4 cup fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon spirulina powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a mason jar, screw on the lid and shake until fully combined.
- Place mason jar in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to allow the chia seeds to gel.
- Enjoy as is or grapefruit slices for garnish!
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