Blueberry Lemonade Chia Fresca

This healthy homemade Blueberry Lemonade Chia Fresca is perfect for a party. It can also be made into a cocktail.

There’s just nothing like a glass of lemonade on a hot day. This Blueberry Lemonade Chia Fresca takes lemonade to a whole new level.

Sweet blueberries are mixed with lemonade and then chia seeds are added for an energy boost. This refreshing drink will quench your thirst during the hottest months of the year.

Here in Tucson it’s supposed to get up to 86° this week, so it feels like Summer already.

This chia fresca is perfect for after a workout.

How to Make Blueberry Lemonade Chia Fresca

Blend a little water with blueberries until there are no more blueberry chunks. Add lemon juice, the rest of the water, maple syrup, and chia seeds.

Let the mixture sit for about 10-15 minutes so that the chia seeds can get gelatinous.

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• Raspberry Coconut Hibiscus Cooler
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• Coconut Mango Cucumber Smoothie
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Other Ways to Use Chia Seeds

• Chia jam
• Chia pudding
• Crackers
• In a smoothie
• In overnight oats

Tips for Making a Blueberry Lemonade Chia Fresca

• Blend a small amount of water with blueberries in a Nutribullet or high-speed blender. If your blender doesn’t
  break down the blueberries you’ll need to strain the mixture.
• After adding the chia seeds let the mixture sit so that the chia seeds get gelatinous.
• If you don’t like the texture of chia seeds after trying it, strain them out.

Blueberry Lemonade Chia Fresca

Move over lemonade, there’s a new drink in town! This blueberry lemonade with chia seeds will become the new thirst quenching favorite.

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This is the Nutribullet that I have. I love it for blending small amounts like this recipe. I use it daily for my morning smoothie.

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Blueberry Lemonade Chia Fresca

This healthy homemade Blueberry Lemonade Chia Fresca is perfect for Summer. Serve it at a party or make it into a cocktail.

Course Drinks

Cuisine vegan, gluten free

Keyword blueberry lemonade chia fresca, chia fresca

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 117kcal

Author Willow Moon

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 1/4 cup water
• 1-2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Add about half the water and the blueberries to a Nutribullet or blender. Blend until there are no chunks of blueberries.
• Mix the blueberry water with lemon juice, the rest of the water, maple syrup, and chia seeds. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes so that the chia seeds get gelatinous.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 27.2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.