Strawberry Mint Chia Fresca

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Refreshing, healthy, and energizing drink containing coconut water for electrolytes and mint for a cool taste. Chia seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Inspired by Mexican Chia Fresca and my love for mojitos! The juice can be drunk without waiting the 30 minutes, but the seeds might stick to the glass more. A juicer can be used to juice the strawberries and mint. Doing so will give more mint flavor and may require using less mint to begin with.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 2 quarts

Strawberry Mint Chia Fresca

Ingredients

2 cups ripe strawberries

water

1 cup fresh mint leaves

2 (17.5 ounce) cans coconut water

water

¼ cup lime juice

¼ cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons agave nectar

⅓ cup chia seeds

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Directions

Step 1

Blend strawberries 1 cup water and mint leaves in a blender until smooth 20 to 30 seconds; strain into a 2-quart pitcher. Stir coconut water 1 cup water lime juice lemon juice and agave nectar into the strawberry mixture.

Step 2

Mix chia seeds in small increments into the strawberry mixture stirring continually to keep from clumping together. Refrigerate mixture until chia seeds fully absorb the liquid 30 minutes to overnight.

Nutritional Information

Strawberry Mint Chia Fresca

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 81.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.1g 4%

Carbohydrates: 15.5g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 18%

Sugars: 6g

Fat: 1.9g 3%

Saturated Fat: 0.4g 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 49.4IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 34.5mg 58%

Folate: 23.5mcg 6%

Calcium: 78.8mg 8%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 43.3mg 16%

Potassium: 420mg 12%

Sodium: 141.2mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 17.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.