The Debloating Refresher You'll Want to Sip All Summer Long

By Michele Foley

Updated on 5/27/2016 at 3:55 AM

Thinkstock | bhofack2
Thinkstock | bhofack2

One of my favorite drinks is the strawberry agua fresca sold every Wednesday at my neighborhood taqueria. A simple but oh-so-smart blend of fresh strawberries, water, and sugar, the traditional Mexican drink makes hot days bearable. I love buying mine right before closing after the strawberries have been soaking in the water for hours and I get bits of the fruit in my glass from getting one of the last servings.

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Depending on where you go, aguas frescas can be filled with more sugar than a can of soda, but this recipe from NYC-based juicery Love Grace allows for the natural sweetness of the fruit to take precedent. It's everything you love about a great Summer farmers market in one glass, but with a secret weapon: the chia seed. Aside from giving the recipe a fun texture — almost like mini tapioca balls — it adds omega-3s and fiber to the drink.

Berry Chia Fresca

Cook Time20 minutes
Yield1 serving

From Love Grace

INGREDIENTS

    • 2 cups water
    • 2 teaspoons chia seeds
    • 1/2 cup strawberries
    • 1/2 cup raspberries
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon raw honey or agave

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Mix the chia and water together in a bowl and set in the fridge to plump for one hour. Remove, mix again, and combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree until well combined and adjust the sweetness if needed.

    Notes

    If you like the taste and texture of chia seeds, consider not blending the beverage.