Chia Limeade

Healthy and yummy! Chia seeds have more antioxidents than blueberries. The consistency of the chia seeds is like the pulp of the limes Recipe courtesy Marcela Valladolid Show: Mexican Made Easy, Episode: Marcela's Taco Stand

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  chia seeds (and 1 cup cold water)
• 4  cups cold water
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  cup fresh lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix the chia seeds with 1 cup cold water. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain and rinse the seeds.
2. Mix 4 cups cold water and the sugar in a medium pitcher, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the lime juice and stir to combine. Mix in the chia seeds. Garnish with mint leaves and serve over ice.
3. Note: Chia seeds can be found in health food stores or natural grocery stores.