Name: Homemade Chia Lemonade
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 lemon (large); 2 tbsp honey; 1/8 tsp salt (optional); 2 tbsp chia seeds; 2 cups water

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Beat the heat with this homemade chia lemonade! This refreshing drink is the perfect summer thirst quencher and a great alternative to sugary sodas. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy this trendy summer drink at a fraction of the cost of store-bought chia beverages.

Two glasses with chia lemonade on marble coasters next to half a lemon.

This simple lemonade recipe comes together with just 5 minutes of hands-on prep time and 5 ingredients.

Experiment with different flavors, homemade syrups such as my lavender honey syrup, and sweeteners to create your perfect chia lemonade. Or use my easy lemon cordial recipe as a shortcut.

Enjoy this seedy lemonade chilled over ice as a refreshing summer drink. It also makes a great breakfast beverage to get you going or an invigorating afternoon pick-me-up.

Just like my German apple spritzer, making your own chia lemonade costs a fraction of store-bought chia drinks.

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Homemade Chia Lemonade

Caro Jensen

Refreshing homemade chia lemonade! Easy to make, delicious, and perfect alternative to sugary sodas. Try this speedy seedy thirst quencher this summer!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5

Gelling time 20

Total Time 25

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 125 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Roll the lemon on a hard surface to release the juices. Cut it in half and cut 2 slices of one half of the lemon. Set aside. Juice the remaining lemon halves.
1 lemon
In a medium-sized jug, combine lemon juice, honey, and salt. Stir vigorously for 1 minute for the honey to dissolve.
2 tbsp honey, 1/8 tsp salt
Stir in the chia seeds and top up with water. Adjust sweetness to taste. Add the lemon slices.
2 tbsp chia seeds, 2 cups water
Transfer the jug to the refrigerator to let the chia seeds gel up for 20 minutes. Stir and serve over ice in two large glasses. Enjoy!

Notes

Filtered water: Make sure to use filtered water to avoid the taste of chlorine.

Salt: I love adding a pinch of salt to balance out the flavors but you can easily omit it.

Storage: Stored in an airtight bottle in the fridge, it stores well up to 3 days. I recommend freezing the lemon juice in bulk if you have excess fruit but make the chia lemonade fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 160mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg

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Ingredients and substitutions

Chia seeds – Yes, you can use white, black, or a mixture of both chia seeds to make this lemonade.
Honey – I use honey to sweeten this chia drink but you can also opt for agave syrup, maple syrup, sugar, or natural sweeteners such as stevia.
Lemon – You’ll need the juice of one large lemon for this recipe. Substitute some of it with lime juice for a tropical twist.
Water – Make sure to use filtered water to make this lemonade. Sparkling water or soda water can add some effervescence.
Salt (optional) – I love adding a pinch of pink salt to balance out the flavors but you can omit it.

Variations

Strawberry lemonade: Blend fresh strawberries into the chia mixture for a fruity twist.
Cucumber mint: Add sliced cucumber and fresh mint leaves for a refreshing and detoxifying drink.
Turmeric ginger: Stir in 1/8 teaspoon of ground ginger and turmeric for a warm and invigorating flavor.