Chia Smoothie
Elevate your breakfast or post-workout snack with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Chia Smoothie! Bursting with the goodness of chia seeds soaked to creamy perfection, frozen bananas, and a medley of antioxidant-rich mixed berries, this smoothie delivers a satisfying blend of natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients. Made with unsweetened almond milk and a dollop of protein-rich Greek yogurt, it's perfectly creamy and customizable with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for added sweetness. Topped with granola, fresh fruit, or a hint of honey, this quick 5-minute recipe is a refreshing way to kickstart your day or fuel your energy naturally. Plus, it’s an excellent source of fiber, protein, and essential nutrients — perfect for health-conscious foodies!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 medium Frozen banana
- 1 cup Frozen mixed berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 pieces Ice cubes
- n/a Optional toppings: granola, sliced fruit, or a drizzle of honey
Instructions
Add the chia seeds to the almond milk in a small bowl or cup and let them soak for 5 minutes. This allows the seeds to absorb the liquid and become gel-like, which adds creaminess to the smoothie.
In a blender, combine the soaked chia seeds and almond milk, frozen banana, frozen mixed berries, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice cubes.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash of almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding an extra teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and add optional toppings such as granola, sliced fruit, or a drizzle of honey for extra texture and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious chia smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 230 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 640 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1008 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
