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Agua de Limón con Chía (Lime Agua Fresca with Chia)

by Lola Dweck
Agua de limón con chia is made with chia seeds, water, lime juice, and sugar. It's is a classic agua fresca flavor that you can find just about anywhere in Mexico - from mercados and street-side vendors, to hole-in-the-wall restaurants and fancy food establishments.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 76 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cups lime juice freshly squeezed, from about 10-15 limes
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sugar or to taste (1 cup for full Mexican sweetness)
  • 8 cups ice
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds

Instructions
 

  • Juice the limes. Using a hand-held citrus press (or your hands), extract the juice from limes. Pour mixture through a fine mesh sieve into the pitcher to strain out any seeds.
  • Add water, chia seeds, and sugar. Add water to the pitcher and sprinkle in chia seeds. Add sugar, stir, and then allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This allows the seeds to absorb the liquid and plump up. Stir occasionally to avoid clumps. Taste and adjust sugar if necessary.
  • Chill and enjoy. Chill or serve immediately over ice.
    PRO TIP: Dip the rim of the glass in honey or agave, and then chia seeds for that extra wow factor. 

A Note from Lola

RECIPE VARIATIONS

 
  • Use your favorite citrus fruit to make this recipe. Oranges, lemons, tangerines, and even blood oranges work, although you’ll most likely have to adjust the sugar.
  • Use sweetener of your choice for this recipe and adjust level of sweetness to your liking. I prefer to use cane sugar, honey, agave, or simple syrup. 
  • If you have diabetes or are watching your sugar intake, my advice would be to reduce the sweetener in this recipe or use agave, which has a lower glycemic index (GI) compared to other sweeteners like sugar or honey. This means it causes a slower, smaller spike in blood sugar levels. However, it’s still high in fructose, so moderation is key.

 

HOW TO STORE AGUA FRESCA

 
  • Store agua fresca in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days, ensuring it stays fresh and chilled. Ingredients tend to settle at the bottom, so remember to stir your agua fresca before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 0.4mg
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