Refreshing Chia Seed Smoothie (Print Version)
Creamy, nutrient-packed blend with chia seeds, banana, and mixed berries for a wholesome drink.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled
03 - 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
→ Chia & Sweetener
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup
→ Add-Ins (Optional)
06 - 1 tablespoon nut butter
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# Steps:
01 - Place almond milk, banana, frozen berries, chia seeds, and sweetener into blender canister. Add optional nut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon if desired.
02 - Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 45-60 seconds. Scrape down sides as needed.
03 - Taste mixture and add additional sweetener if preferred. Pour into two glasses and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes for chia seeds to hydrate slightly before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The chia seeds create this incredible thickness that makes it feel like dessert for breakfast
- It takes literally five minutes but somehow tastes like you put way more thought into it
02 -
- The longer you let it sit, the thicker it gets, so don't panic if it seems thin right out of the blender
- If you forget to plan ahead and it gets too thick, just splash in a little more milk and stir
03 -
- Invest in a blender that can actually handle frozen fruit, it's worth every penny
- Pre-portion your frozen fruit into baggies on Sunday for the fastest mornings ever