Superfood Lemonade
This superfood lemonade combines blue spirulina chia gel, fresh lemon and orange juice sweetened with maple syrup, and butterfly pea tea. Layer everything over ice for a refreshing drink that naturally changes color as the layers mix.
Ingredients
Blue Chia Layer
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp blue spirulina
Citrus Lemonade Layer
- 1 1/2 lemons juiced
- 1/2 orange juiced
- 1 –2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 3/4 –1 cup cold water
- Tiny pinch of sea salt optional
Butterfly Pea Tea Layer
- 1/2 tsp butterfly pea powder
- 3/4 cup near-boiling water
Optional
- Lemon slices
- Orange slices
- 1-2 cups Ice
Instructions
- Mix chia seeds, water, and blue spirulina in a small cup.
- Stir well and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- For a thicker gel, let the mixture sit for 20 minutes.
- Combine lemon juice, orange juice, maple syrup, and water.
- Start with 1 Tbsp maple syrup and adjust to taste.
- Add a tiny pinch of sea salt if desired.
- In a separate glass, pour near-boiling water over the butterfly pea powder.
- Whisk until completely smooth and blue.
- Let the butterfly pea tea cool for 15 minutes or until room temp.
- Add the blue chia gel to the bottom of a clear glass.
- Fill the glass about halfway with ice.
- Slowly pour the citrus lemonade over the ice.
- Pour the butterfly pea tea slowly over the top to transform the colors.
- Add lemon and orange slices for a colorful finish.
- Keep the layers separate until ready to drink and mix for the best visual effect. Enjoy!