Chia Seed Kombucha Energy Drink Recipe

One time, while on vacation and stranded in a Whole Foods while my husband was in a meeting (I guess there are worse places to get stranded!) I bought a bottle of chia seed kombucha. In hindsight, I don’t know why I bought it since I didn’t really expect to like it and I don’t usually just spend $4 on a whim…

Thankfully, I did try it and liked it, but unfortunately, I wasn’t going to spend $4 to get one very often.

I’ve written about chia seeds before and the ways that we use them: to make homemade pudding, thicken soups and sauces, in recipes, on salads, and in smoothies.

According to Mountain Rose Herbs they contain “Essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic and linoleic acid, mucin, strontium, 30% protein, vitamins A, B, E, and D, and minerals including calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, iron, iodine, copper, zinc, sodium, magnesium, manganese, niacin, thiamine, silicon, and anti-oxidants.”

Kombucha is also a favorite around our house (if you don’t know what it is or how to make it, here is the info). From a previous article:

Kombucha contains high levels of antioxidants, b-vitamins, probiotics, and glucaric acid. It has been reported to have a variety of health benefits including:

• liver detoxification
• improved pancreas function
• increased energy
• better digestion
• improved mood (helps with anxiety/depression)
• kills candida (yeast)
• helps nutrient assimilation

Combine chia seeds and kombucha and you have a health-boosting, energy giving super drink. I really enjoy the texture of the hydrated chia seeds, and this is a great on the go drink when I have a busy day.

How to Rehydrate Chia Seeds

This recipe works best with rehydrated chia seeds that have already somewhat gelled. To make this, combine:

• 1 part chia seeds
• 4 parts warm water

Stir well and leave in the refrigerator at least a few hours to rehydrate and gel. (A “part” can be whatever measure you want, a Tablespoon, ¼ cup, etc. I make this recipe with 1 part = ¼ cup, so ¼ cup chia seeds and 1 cup warm water.)

Where to Get Chia Seeds

I order chia seeds from Mountain Rose Herbs and Amazon since there isn’t a good local source where I am. Some health food stores carry chia seeds though.

How to Make Chia Seed Kombucha

Chia Seed Kombucha Energy Drink Recipe

Chia seeds and kombucha combine to make a health boosting superdrink that gives all-day energy.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Calories 300kcal

Author Katie Wells

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Servings

1 cups +

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Ingredients

• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 1 cup water (warm)
• 1 cup kombucha (preferably with natural fruit/juice added and second ferment completed)

Instructions

• Combine the chia seeds with the warm water in a mason jar.
• Put a lid on the mason jar and place in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow the chia seeds to hydrate and a gel to form.
• Put as much rehydrated chia seed gel as desired in a cup or bottle.
• Add 1 cup or more of kombucha and stir well to incorporate.
• Drink and enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Chia Seed Kombucha Energy Drink Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 ¼ cups)

Calories 300 Calories from Fat 41

% Daily Value*

Fat 4.5g7%

Saturated Fat 0.5g3%

Sodium 80mg3%

Carbohydrates 61.3g20%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 16.3g18%

Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Use kombucha that's had fruit juice added for a second ferment to customize to your flavor preference and add a bit of fizz. 

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