Description
A refreshing and versatile drink with the tartness of raspberries, citrusy notes of lemon, and a delightful texture from chia seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 4 cups water (filtered or sparkling)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- Sweetener (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Wash the raspberries gently under cool water and squeeze lemon juice into a bowl.
- In a large pitcher, combine raspberries, lemon juice, and water. Muddle the raspberries to release their juices.
- Stir in chia seeds and ensure they are evenly distributed.
- Add sweetener if desired, starting with 1 tablespoon.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and chia seeds to swell.
- Pour into glasses over ice and garnish with whole raspberries and lemon slices.
Notes
This drink can be modified by adding mint, basil, or using different fruits for a creative twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: raspberry, chia seeds, lemon, refreshing drink, summer beverage