Fruit juice gets a bad rap for its sugar content, but round out this summer potion with chia and LOAM fiber to help slow that blood sugar spike. Invite over some friends for a cheers to summer and closing in on your daily fiber requirement at happy hour.
Recipe: Watermelon Chia Strawberry Limeade
Ingredients
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1 small watermelon or 1/2 large watermelon
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15 strawberries
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1 sachet of LOAM
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2 tbsp chia seeds soaked in 6 tbsp water for at least an hour
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1 tbsp pink peppercorns (optional)
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Juice of 2 limes
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Honey to taste
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3/4 cup water
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Handful of frozen blueberries or other favorite berry†
Method
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Blend all ingredients, apart from the chia and blueberries.
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Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
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Stir chia into the lemonade.
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Pour into a glass with ice and frozen blueberries.
Serves 4. Contains about 7g of fiber per serving.
† Always read product labels carefully and check current food recall notices from official sources, like the FDA (fda.gov/recalls), before preparing any dish, as recalls and product formulations can change at any time.
