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Watermelon, Lime and Minty-style Chia Cooler recipe
A vibrant chilled drink with blended watermelon, sharp lime and softly thickened chia seeds. It is the kind of light cooler that feels especially good on a warm day.
10 min · Easy · Contemporary Jump to method
Ingredients
- 500g Watermelon
- 1 Limes
- 1 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1 tbsp Honey
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.9 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Fibre | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 19.3 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Why this works
A light, refreshing drink with modest calories, very little fat or sodium, and a small fibre boost from chia seeds.
Hydration support. Watermelon provides a high water content plus vitamin C and potassium, making this a refreshing option in warmer weather.
Omega-3 and fibre from chia. Chia seeds add a little fibre and plant-based omega-3 (ALA), which can support satiety and gut health.
Added sugar from honey. Most of the sugar content comes from the honey and watermelon; this is worth noting if you are watching free sugars.
Method
- Cut the watermelon into chunks and blend until smooth.
- Stir in the lime juice and honey.
- Mix through the chia seeds and leave for 5 minutes so they start to thicken.
- Pour into glasses and serve well chilled.
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