Healthy Drinks: Honey Yakult Lemon with Chia Seeds

My husband and I are a big fan of milk teas even though they are considered as unhealthy drinks due to their high calories and sugar content. Milk tea has little nutritional value and not stomach-friendly for people suffering from lactose intolerance (ehem...like me).

One time, my husband accidentally discovered a lemon stand that sells a drink called Honey Yakult Lemon with Chia Seeds. He instantly fell love at first sight with this drink that he urged me to make similar drink at home. This citrusy drink is packed with nutrients: vitamin C (lemon), fiber & omega-3 fatty acids (chia seeds) and lactobacillus (Yakult). Both lemon and chia seeds are also rich in antioxidants which help boost our immune system. Also, since Yakult is a fermented milk that has very little lactose (milk sugar) as compared to regular milk, it is perfect for people with mild lactose intolerance. In fact, this probiotic drink can help lessen the symptoms of lactose intolerance.

Ingredients are pretty straightforward except for the Chia Seeds that can only be purchased from specialty health shops.

Ingredients

(Makes 1 cup serving)

1 bottle Yakult

1 Tbsp. Honey

1 Tbsp. Chia Seeds

Juice of 1 medium-sized Lemon

3/4 Cup Water

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a glass. Top with ice cubes for a cold refreshing drink.

I prefer waiting for 10 - 15 minutes before drinking it to allow the chia seeds to hydrate and jellify. The jellified chia seeds add some texture to this drink which is like tiny but healthier version of boba pearls.

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