Watermelon Chia Agua Fresca

Name: Watermelon Chia Agua Fresca
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 to 10 cups
Ingredients: 1 Whole cold seedless watermelon, cubed; 2 cups Cold water; 4 Limes with of juice; 2 tbsp Maple syrup or honey (optional); 3 pinches Celtic salt (or your favorite salt); 3 tbsp Chia seed; Fresh mint and Lime slices, for garnish; Ice, for serving

The drink I am making all summer long. It is naturally sweet, loaded with fresh watermelon and lime, high in fiber thanks to chia seeds, and ready in 10 minutes

Total time: 20 min
Serves: 8 to 10 cups
Updated: July 8, 2026
Recipe by: Saba

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Watermelon Chia Agua Fresca

Prep: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Serves: 8 to 10 cups

Ingredients

1 Whole cold seedless watermelon, cubed
2 cups Cold water
4 Limes with of juice
2 tbsp Maple syrup or honey (optional)
3 pinches Celtic salt (or your favorite salt)
3 tbsp Chia seed
Fresh mint and Lime slices, for garnish
Ice, for serving

Instructions

Step 1Blend the watermelon, water, lime juice, maple syrup (if using), and salt in batches until smooth
Step 2Taste and adjust if needed
Step 3Strain through a fine mesh sieve
Step 4Stir in the chia seeds, don’t blend them. Let the drink sit for 10–15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the chia seeds soften slightly
Step 5Serve over ice with fresh mint, lime slices, and a watermelon wedge