Sugar Free Raspberry Lemonade Chia Drink
Refreshing no-calorie beverage combining tart lemon juice with raspberry flavoring and nutrient-dense chia seeds. Sweetened with Swerve, this drink develops a smooth texture as the seeds hydrate. Perfect for warm weather hydration without refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 3 ¼ cup water, none
- 3 tablespoon chia seeds, none
- ½ cup lemon juice, none
- ½ cup Swerve confectioners sweetener, none
- 2 tablespoon Torani sugar free raspberry syrup, nonefresh raspberry puree2 tablespoonflavoring
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- 1 teaspoon raspberry extract, none
Instructions
- 1
In a large jar, combine water, lemon juice, sweetener, raspberry extract, and Torani syrup.
- 2
Mix well, then stir in chia seeds.
- 3
Refrigerate for one to two hours to allow seeds to absorb liquid.
- 4
Stir frequently during chilling to prevent seeds from clumping.
- 5
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Tips
Stir frequently during the first hour to prevent chia seeds from settling and clumping at the bottom.
For thinner consistency, use more water; for thicker, extend refrigeration time.
Good to Know
Refrigerated in airtight jar up to 5 days. Stir before serving as separation may occur.
Prepare up to 2 days in advance. Mix well before serving.
Serve cold, over ice if desired. Stir before pouring.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip frequent stirring during initial chilling to avoid chia seeds settling into a dense clump at the bottom.
Do not leave at room temperature for extended periods to avoid fermentation or separation.
Substitutions
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