Hydrated chia adds a light gel texture and visible seeds to this cucumber lemonade. The cucumber is blended separately so the seeds remain whole rather than being ground into the base.
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Ready in21 minMakes1 servingCalories · estimated per serving97Total sugar · estimated per servingNot reliably estimated
Non-alcoholic
Step by step
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About 6 minutes hands-on plus a 15-minute chia hydration rest.
01
Stir the chia into the measured water. Leave for 15 minutes, stirring again after 5 minutes so the seeds hydrate without forming a single clump.
02
Blend the cucumber, lemon juice and sugar until the sugar dissolves and the cucumber is finely pulped. Do not strain.
03
Stir the cucumber mixture into the hydrated chia water. Pour over the measured ice in a large glass and stir gently to distribute the seeds.
Why hydrate chia before adding cucumber lemonade?+
The 15-minute water rest gives the seeds time to form their characteristic soft gel. Stirring during the rest separates clumps and makes the texture more even.
Should I blend the chia seeds?+
This reference keeps them whole. Blend only the cucumber, lemon and sugar, then stir that mixture into the hydrated chia water.
Can I strain cucumber chia lemonade?+
Straining would remove some cucumber pulp and chia. The displayed estimate counts both as consumed, so it would not describe a strained drink.
Non-alcoholic
