Mexican-inspired Chia Fresca with a sweet and herbaceous twist from the addition of fresh watermelon and mint.
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine Mexican-inspired, summer, vegan
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Author Stephanie McKercher, RDN
Equipment
blender
Ingredients
4tablespoonschia seeds
2cupswater
4cupscubed seedless watermelon,(about ½ medium melon)
¼cupfresh mint leaves, plus additional for garnish if desired
1teaspoongrated lemon peelor lime peel (optional)
1tablespoonlemon juiceor lime juice
⅛teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Stir chia seeds and water and set aside for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the mixture thickens and a gel forms.
In the meantime, add watermelon, mint, lemon peel, lemon juice, and salt to a blender. Cover and blend on high 30 seconds, or until liquid forms. Pour in chia water gel, cover, and pulse two times, or until the chia seeds are evenly mixed with the watermelon mixture. Transfer to glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Store Watermelon Chia Fresca in a pitcher or jar with a lid and refrigerate for up to five days.