Chia Fresca Endurance Drink
Servings: 1
Try this refreshing chia fresca drink if you're spending a long time outside doing strenuous work. I like to pack it when I'm on a long trail run, doing a day in my garden or hiking the Grand Canyon.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut water unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup to sweeten
- ¼ cup peach optional
- ¼ cup strawberries optional
Instructions
- Stir together the coconut water, chia seeds, lime juice and maple syrup in a glass or jar, along with the peach and strawberries, if using.
- Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes so the chia seeds absorb some of the liquid. Refrigerate until ready to drink.
Notes
- Texture Tip: Stir again after a few minutes to keep the chia seeds from clumping. Let it stand longer for a thicker, gel-like drink, or add more coconut water to thin it.
- Liquid Swap: Filtered water or maple water works in place of the coconut water.
- Mix-Ins: Swap the peach and strawberries for diced mango, raspberries or a few cucumber slices and mint leaves.
- Make Ahead: Without the fruit, it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Add the fruit a few hours before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 12oz, Calories: 121kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Sodium: 255mg, Potassium: 692mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 21IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 141mg, Iron: 2mg
