Watermelon Chia Fresca
August 28, 2013
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Traditional Mexican drinks, chia frescas are a great source of sustained energy and are super refreshing. Chia seeds contain calcium, manganese, and phosphorus, and are a great source of healthy omega-3 fats.
2
Servings
173
Calories Per Serving
Deliver Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Cubed watermelon
- 1/2 Lime, skin removed
- 1 Tablespoon Chia seeds (heaping)
- 1 Sprig mint leaves
Directions
Run watermelon, mint, and lime through a good home juicer (we like Breville or Green Star).
Place juice into a pitcher and stir in chia seeds.
Let sit in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to allow the chia to absorb some of the juice and plump up.
Nutritional Facts
Total Fat
3g
4%
Sugar
29g
N/A
Saturated Fat
0.3g
1.4%
Protein
4g
8%
Carbs
39g
13%
Vitamin A
132µg
15%
Vitamin B6
0.2mg
10.8%
Vitamin C
43mg
71%
Vitamin E
0.3mg
1.5%
Vitamin K
0.6µg
0.7%
Calcium
78mg
8%
Fiber
4g
18%
Folate (food)
19µg
N/A
Folate equivalent (total)
16µg
4%
Iron
2mg
10%
Magnesium
68mg
17%
Monounsaturated
0.3g
N/A
Niacin (B3)
1mg
7%
Phosphorus
106mg
15%
Polyunsaturated
2g
N/A
Potassium
564mg
16%
Riboflavin (B2)
0.1mg
6.6%
Sodium
6mg
N/A
Thiamin (B1)
0.2mg
13%
Zinc
0.8mg
5.1%