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Chia Lemonade is a refreshing drink that can be made in a few minutes. It is perfect for beating the summer heat. This lemonade drink is refreshing to drink and has bloomed chia seeds, nannari sarbath with fresh lemon juice feels soothing to enjoy.
This drink has good nutritional value because of chia seeds. These seeds are packed with fibre and omega fatty acids which helps your body stay hydrated. You can make this drink fresh and have it whenever you want and its a good alternative to regular tea and coffee.
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About Chia Lemonade
Chia Lemonade has become quite popular as a cooling drink during summer. The combination of lemon, nannari and chia seeds work really well together in a cold drink. When chia seeds sit in liquid they expand and the texture makes this to lemonade.
The flavour is just bright and has lemon taste and the nannari syrup gives mild sweetness. Chia seeds don't have much flavour, they just add texture and make the drink feel more filling. It tastes simply amazing and make you feel refreshing to drink.
You can adjust this like add more lemon for sharper taste, or reduce nannari if they don't want it too sweet. Mint leaves or ginger work well in this drink you can add or skip according to your taste, Base taste stays the same and you can adjust it to what you like.
I usually make this on really hot days or for parties, My kids enjoy this as it is so light and refreshing, and chia seeds makes it feel special.
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Chia Lemonade Ingredients
Chia seeds - Bloomed chia seeds give this drink its texture and thickness. They absorb liquid and create that gel coating around each seed.
Water - Cold water is the base here, it keep drink light and drinkable.Β
Lemon juice - Fresh lemon juice gives the drink its flavour and tang. It brighten everything.
Sugar - I added for sweetness, but you can go lighter since nannari syrup already adds sweetness. Add it slowly after tasting..
Nannari syrup - Nannari have its own cooling properties and add mild flavour that balance the sharpness of lemon.
Ice cubes - This is essential for keeping drink properly chilled. Add just before serving so it stay cold longer.
Lemon slices - Use for garnish, they add visual appeal and you get hint of fresh lemon with each sip.
How to make Chia Lemonade Step by Step
1.Measure and take bloomed chia seeds.In a mixing bowl - take water.Add sugar.
2.Add lemon juice, sarbathΒ followed by bloomed chia seeds.
3.Mix well until sugar completely dissolves. To the serving glass add few icecubes.Add chia lemon juice.
4.Add lemon slices and enjoy chilled.
Serve chilled!
Expert Tips
Blooming the chia - I always bloom chia seeds in water first, this way they hydrate properly and gel form nicely. If you skip this, seeds can feel a bit hard when you drink.
Nannari - I add and adjust the nannari syrup according to the taste and sweetness we like, because nannari has sweetness already.
Mixing well - I make sure sugar dissolves completely before adding to glass.Β
Serving - I serve this immediately after putting the ice, You can store this before adding ice.
Cold ingredients - I chill everything beforehand, water, lemon juice, everything. This makes the final drink taste fresher and chill.
Serving and Storage
Serve Chia Lemonade cold in glass with ice and lemon slices. Work well on its own or with light snacks. You can store leftover in fridge for about day, though chia seeds do settle at bottom so give it stir before drinking.
FAQS
1.Can I make this without blooming the chia seeds?
You can but they feel harder when you drink. Blooming them first makes the texture much better.
2.How long does it take to bloom chia seeds?
About 15 to 20 minutes in water. Seeds swell up and develop that gel coating.
3.Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes you can make it few hours before but best consumed on the same day.Β
4.What if I don't have nannari syrup?
You can skip it and just use sugar and lemon, but drink lose that cooling element. It still tastes good though.
5.Can I adjust the sweetness?
Absolutely. Start with less sugar, taste it, then add more if you need.Β
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Chia Lemonade is a refreshing drink that can be made in a few minutes. It is perfect for beating the summer heat. This lemonade drink is refreshing to drink and has bloomed chia seeds, nannari sarbath with fresh lemon juice feels soothing to enjoy.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian
Keyword chia recipes, drink recipes, Healthy tea time drink, juice recipes, lemon recipes, Nutritional Beverage, Nutritional Drink
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 2glasses
Calories 115kcal
Author Sharmilee J
Ingredients
2cupswater
1tablespoonsugar
1 and Β½tablespoonnannari sarbath
1tablespoonlemon juice
2tablespoonbloomed chia seeds
fewice cubes
fewlemon slices
Instructions
Measure and takeΒ bloomed chia seeds. In a mixing bowl - take water. Add sugar.
Add lemon juice, sarbath followed by bloomed chia seeds.
Mix well until sugar completely dissolves.Β ToΒ the serving glass add few ice cubes. Add chia lemon juice.
Add lemon slices and enjoy chilled Chia Lemonade.
Video
Notes
Blooming the chia - I always bloom chia seeds in water first, this way they hydrate properly and gel form nicely. If you skip this, seeds can feel a bit hard when you drink.
Nannari - I add and adjust the nannari syrup according to the taste and sweetness we like, because nannari has sweetness already.
Mixing well - I make sure sugar dissolves completely before adding to glass.Β
Serving - I serve this immediately after putting the ice, You can store this before adding ice.
Cold ingredients - I chill everything beforehand, water, lemon juice, everything. This makes the final drink taste fresher and chill.
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