Orange Chia Seed Drink
This Orange Chia Seed Drink is a refreshing and nutritious drink made with water, orange juice and chia seeds. It’s rich with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and much more.
One of the easiest ways to incorporate chia seeds into your diet is to add chia seeds in water or juice to make a healthy drink. This is a quick and easy chia water recipe to help you stay hydrated and energized while providing valuable nutritional benefits.
CHIA DRINK RECIPE
This orange chia drink couldn’t be any easier to make. You’ll be soaking chia seeds in water mixed with orange juice for 20-30 minutes (you can soak them overnight as well). While soaking, these tiny seeds will absorb the liquid and will expand and produce a gelatinous substance similar to tomato seeds which will thicken the drink a bit.
- 2 cups water or coconut water
- 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
In keeping with my obsession with flavored ice cubes…. I like to make up a mixture of orange juice and chia seeds (3 tablespoons chia seed per 1 cup juice – let the seeds soak for 20-30 minutes) and turning it into ice cubes so I can conveniently add the orange juice chia seed cubes to a glass of water whenever I want.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS
These tiny little seeds are a rich source of …(1)
- Antioxidants
- Minerals (Calcium, potassium, magnesium and manganese)
- Essential Fatty Acids
- Vitamins A, B, D and E
- Protein (2 tablespoons chia seeds provide about 4 grams protein – a good protein source for vegans and vegetarians)
- Fiber (2 tablespoons chia seeds provides about 11g of fiber)
The nutrients found in chia seeds will…
- Give you energy
- Aid with digestion
- Boost your immune system
- Help stabilize blood sugar levels
- Possibly help you lose weight
CHIA SEEDS AND WEIGHT LOSS
Chia seeds are a rich source of fiber, and fiber absorbs water in the stomach which helps to curb appetite. The protein found in chia seeds also helps ti curb appetite by making us feel full longer.
CHIA SEED RECIPES
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- Lemon Ginger Morning Detox Drink
- Hibiscus Tea Recipe
- Pomegranate Water
- Pineapple Detox Water
- Iced Orange Ginger Green Tea
Orange Chia Seed Drink
This Orange Chia Seed Drink is a refreshing and nutritious drink made with water, orange juice and chia seeds. It's rich with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and much more.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water or coconut water
- 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Mix water and orange juice in a drinking glass.
- Add chia seeds and stir.
- Let set for 20-30 minutes.
- Stir again before drinking.
Notes
You can soak the chia seeds in the water and orange juice overnight.
After soaking, the chia seeds will will absorb the liquid and will expand and produce a gelatinous substance similar to tomato seeds which will thicken the drink a bit.
To make ice cubes, mix 3 tablespoons chia seed per 1 cup juice and let soak for 20-30 minutes. Then pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze until solid.
I'm Deborah, the cook, photographer, writer and nutrition enthusiast behind The Harvest Kitchen. You'll find casual healthy recipes here for everyday life. I've been featured in Country Living, Prevention, Huffington Post, Women's Day, Four Seasons Hotel, Parade Magazine, Healthline and Purewow.
