Everyday meals

Agua de chía

A refreshing Mexican drink made with chia seeds soaked in sweetened lime water. The seeds form a light, gel-like texture, especially enjoyed on hot days.

10 min
4 servings
Easy
Budget-friendly
🇲🇽 Mexico

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Ingredients

Optional extras

1 Fresh mint leaf

Nutrition facts

92 kcal per serving

Protein: 1.4 g
Carbohydrates: 14.3 g
Fat: 2.5 g
Fiber: 3.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

Squeeze the limes and set the juice aside.
In a large pitcher, mix the cold water, sugar and lime juice until fully dissolved.
Add the chia seeds and stir vigorously to prevent lumps.
Let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring from time to time, while the seeds swell and become gelatinous.
Serve well chilled over ice, with a mint leaf if you like.