Coconut-Mango Chia Drink
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This Coconut-Mango Chia Water is a sweet, refreshing and delicious drink. Made with mangoes, chia seeds, coconut water, and a bit of maple syrup to add some sweetness. Extremely healthy and packed with nutrients.
Coconut-Mango Chia Drink
This Coconut-Mango Chia Drink will bring your chia water to a whole other level. It’s sweet, coconutty and refreshing. It has such a tropical taste and smooth texture. Perfect to enjoy on a hot summer day.
Chia seeds are packed with many nutrients. They are super beneficial and chia water is a great way to have them. Adding some juice and sweeteners adds a great twist to chia water. This Coconut-Mango version is a must try!
Health Benefits of Chia Seeds:
- Highly nutrient-dense
- Excellent source of fiber
- Antioxidants
- Rich in protein
- High in omega-3 fatty acids
- Antioxidants
- Help lose weight
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Lower risk of heart disease
- Reduce inflammation
What’s the easiest way to incorporate chia seeds in your diet?
Chia is a highly nutritious and nourishing seed. They very beneficial to consume. There are many ways to incorporate chia seeds in your diet.
- Chia Water
- Homemade Jam
- Smoothies
- Overnight Oats
- Salad topper
- Salad dressings
- Homemade Granola
- Chia pudding
- Smoothie bowls
- Cookies
- Baked goods
- Pancakes and Waffles
- Egg substitute
- Oatmeal
What is chia water?
Chia water is one of the easiest ways to consume chia seeds. It’s also a great way to take in all the health benefits chia seeds have to offer. Making chia water consists of mixing chia and water. Then allowing it to sit in the fridge overnight. This causes the chia seeds to expand while they’re soaked in the water.
The seeds then form a gelatinous coating making them easy to drink. Adding juice and a sweetener like maple syrup or honey is a great way to add some flavor to chia water. Making it more enjoyable and can even make for a great snack.
What you need to make this Coconut-Mango Chia Drink:
Ingredients:
- Mangoes
- Coconut Water
- Chia Seeds
- Maple Syrup
Equipment:
- Blender
- Large Wide Mouth Mason Jar
How to make this Coconut-Mango Chia Drink:
- Step 1– Combine 1 cup coconut water with chia seeds in a large wide mouth mason jar. Tightly seal jar and give it a good shake. Refrigerate overnight.
- Step 2– The next day, blend mangoes and puree. Remove chia seeds from fridge.
- Step 3– Add mango puree, rest of coconut water, and maple syrup to chia seeds. Thightly seal mason jar and give it a shake again.
- Step 4– Serve and enjoy!
Tips and Substitutions:
- Use a large wide mouth mason jar to make your chia water- You can combine all of the ingredients in this jar, it has plenty of room and the tight lid will keep your chia water fresh. If you don’t have this kind of jar, use any container that has an airtight lid.
- Substitute for maple syrup- You can use honey.
- Allow chia seeds to refrigerate in coconut water overnight- This will give the chia seeds plenty of time to expand. However, if you don’t want to wait that long, give it at least 2 hours in the fridge.
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Coconut-Mango Chia Drink
This Coconut-Mango Chia Water is a sweet, refreshing and delicious drink. Made with mangoes, chia seeds, coconut water, and a bit of maple syrup to add some sweetness. Extremely healthy and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
- 2 mangoes
- 2 cups coconut water (divided)
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
Combine 1 cup coconut water with chia seeds in a large wide mouth mason jar. Tightly seal jar and give it a good shake. Refrigerate overnight.
The next day, blend mangoes and puree. Remove chia seeds from fridge.
Add mango puree, rest of coconut water, and maple syrup to chia seeds. Thightly seal mason jar and give it a shake again.
Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
- Use a large wide mouth mason jar to make your chia water- You can combine all of the ingredients in this jar, it has plenty of room and the tight lid will keep your chia water fresh. If you don’t have this kind of jar, use any container that has an airtight lid.
- Substitute for maple syrup- You can use honey.
- Allow chia seeds to refrigerate in coconut water overnight- This will give the chia seeds plenty of time to expand. However, if you don’t want to wait that long, give it at least 2 hours in the fridge.
*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.
**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used.
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