Best Chia Fresca Iskiate Recipes

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CHIA FRESCA



Chia Fresca image

This is a refreshing drink much like lemonade.

Provided by Booksie B

Categories     Drinks     Lemonade Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon chia seeds

Steps:

  • Stir water, lemon juice, and sugar together in a glass until sugar is completely dissolved; add chia seeds. Let stand until a gel forms around the chia seeds, about 10 minutes; stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 11.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHIA FRESCA (ISKIATE)



Chia Fresca (Iskiate) image

A refreshing healthy beverage used by the tarahumara indians in Mexico. This drink has become popular from the book "Born to Run". Chia seeds are loaded with nutrients and can be purchased from your local health food store or online. It may look odd, but it is very tasty. There are many variations that one can make of this drink, this recipe is very basic.

Provided by momtallica

Categories     Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 limes or 1 lemon
1 -2 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 cup of luke warm water

Steps:

  • Squeeze the juice of 1 lime into a large glass.
  • Add the honey (or other sweetener such as sugar) use more or less depending on your taste preferences.
  • Add the chia seeds.
  • Stir in the water.
  • Let the drink refrigerate and sit for around 15 minutes.
  • Stir and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 8.7, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.8, Protein 0.5

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