Papaya chia agua fresca made with papaya, water, lime juice, chia seeds and sweetened with sugar is a refreshing Mexican drink that is quick and easy to make.
During the summer when temperatures are scorching, I find myself craving agua fresca.
Agua fresca is an light, tangy refreshing cool water that is easy to make at home. Today I want to share a vibrant agua made with papaya and studded with chia seeds. Served over ice my papaya chia agua fresca will surely quench your thirst.
Papaya chia agua fresca made with fresh papaya, water, lime or lemon juice, chia seeds and sweetened with sugar is made in the blender.
Blend until smooth, strain, sweeten, stir in chia seeds then pop in the fridge until it’s nice and chilled.
WHAT ARE CHIA SEEDS?
Salvia Hispancia (Chia) is an edible seed from the mint family that flourishes in Southern Mexico.
Chia seed are rich ion omega- 3s, high in fiber, have a nutlike flavor and can absorb 10 times their size in weight in water. When added to a liquid, and allowed to steep they form a gelatinous coating, similar to boba in bubble tea.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE PAPAYA CHIA AGUA FRESCA
Papaya – I picked up a small papaya for this recipe
Water
Sugar, grated piloncillo, or sweetener of your choice
lemon or lime, juice
chia seeds
HOW TO PREP A PAPAYA TO MAKE AGUA FRESCA
Carefully rinse the papaya under cool water.
Using a vegetable peeler or sharp knife remove skin.
Place the papaya on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice papaya in half lengthwise.
Using a spoon, carefully scoop out seeds.
Slice or dice.
Store in fridge, covered.
HOW TO MAKE PAPAYA CHIA AGUA FRESCA
In a blender, add half the papaya, half of water, half the sugar and lemon or lime juice. Adjust measurements to fit your blender size.
Blend until smooth. Strain, add to a pitcher. I strain directly into the pitcher.
Repeat with the remaining papaya, water and sugar. Strain and add to pitcher.
Add chia seeds and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Allowing the agua to give the chia seeds time to absorb enough liquid, which create a gelatinous film around the seed, so you can drink it effortlessly.
Stir and serve over ice.
Store leftover in the fridge, will last for two days.
MAS AGUA FRESCA RECIPE IDEAS:
papaya carrot agua fresca
agua fresca de aguacate
strawberry mint agua fresca
cucumber melon agua fresca
- 4 cups of papaya diced
- 4 cups water divided
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 lemon or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
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In a blender, add half the papaya, half of water, half the sugar and lemon or lime juice.
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Blend until smooth. Strain, add to a pitcher.
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Repeat with the remaining papaya, water and sugar. Strain and add to pitcher.
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Add chia seeds and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
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Stir and serve over ice.
Serves 4
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