This refreshing sports drink (a spin-off of traditional iskiate) was specially crafted for my awesome hubby, who is an avid competitive cyclist. So staying hydrated and fully energized is super important for him, especially on race day and on long rides.
I know there’s no shortage of “healthy” sports drinks out there – but just take one look at the labels and you’ll know why I felt the need to create something REAL and nourishing for my guy!
So whether you’re a cyclist, runner, hiker, surfer or some other variety of exercise enthusiast, this drink provides a healthy boost of hydration and nutrition in every sip!
Ingredients
- 16-20 oz filtered water
- 1 organic green tea bag (or infuser filled with 1-2 tsp loose green tea)
- 2 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice (or lime)
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- Pinch of Celtic sea salt
- 2 tbsp Chia Seed Gel (see recipe below)
Instructions
- Boil 16-20 ounces of water and add to large glass.
- Add tea bag/infuser and allow to steep 5-7 minutes.
- Remove tea bag/infuser and allow tea to cool until lukewarm. (You want the tea to be lukewarm before adding the lemon juice and raw honey, so they retain their naturally beneficial nutrients and enzymes.)
- Then, add lemon juice, honey and sea salt. Stir well to combine.
- Place in frig to chill.
- Once cold, stir in chia gel until dissolved and serve.
Notes
This recipe calls for green tea, a healthier caffeine choice. For a caffeine-free version, you can simply skip the tea altogether and just add all of the ingredients to room temp water (or for an added nutritional boost use coconut water or water kefir). Then chill and add chia seed gel once the juice mixture is cold.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2/3 cup filtered water (room temp)
Instructions
- Mix seeds and water together.
- Allow to stand 2-3 minutes. Stir again.
- Allow to stand for 12-15 more minutes, until chia seeds form a nice gel.
- Store gel covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Use chia gel in any beverage you'd like to give a nutritional boost to, such as smoothies, honey-sweetened lemonade, kombucha, etc.
