Cucumber Lime Chia Water Recipe

Ingredients

• ½ fresh cucumber
• ½ fresh lime
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 2 cups (480 ml) cold water
• 1–2 teaspoons honey, optional
• Ice cubes, optional

Recipe

A simple refreshing drink made with fresh cucumber slices, lime juice, and soaked chia seeds.

How to Make It

1. Prepare the chia seeds. Add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to ½ cup of water. Stir well and let them soak for 10–15 minutes, until they begin to form a gel-like coating.
2. Prepare the cucumber. Wash the cucumber thoroughly and cut it into thin round slices. You can leave the skin on.
3. Add to the glass. Place 5–7 cucumber slices into a large glass or jar.
4. Add lime juice. Squeeze the juice from ½ fresh lime directly over the cucumber.
5. Add the chia seeds. Pour the soaked chia seeds and their liquid into the glass.
6. Add water. Pour in the remaining cold water and stir thoroughly so the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
7. Sweeten if desired. Stir in 1–2 teaspoons of honey for a slightly sweeter flavor.
8. Serve. Add a few ice cubes and let the drink sit for another 5 minutes before drinking. Stir again before serving because chia seeds can settle or clump.

For the freshest taste, prepare it shortly before drinking and keep it refrigerated if not serving immediately.