Chia Seed Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy blend of chia seeds, almond milk, banana, and berries for a nutritious boost.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Add almond milk, banana, frozen berries, chia seeds, and sweetener to a blender.
02 - If using, add nut butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the blender.
03 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness as desired by adding more sweetener if needed.
05 - Pour into two glasses and let sit for 2-3 minutes to allow chia seeds to swell slightly. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its the fastest way to make five minutes feel like a real breakfast instead of an afterthought
  • The chia seeds keep you full until actual lunchtime, no mid-morning stomach rumbling
02 -
  • Chia seeds keep expanding even after you pour the smoothie, so do not freak out if it thickens up in the glass
  • If you hate little seeds floating around, blend the chia seeds with just the milk first and let them sit for ten minutes before adding the fruit
03 -
  • If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let the berries thaw for five minutes or add a splash more milk
  • Adding a handful of oats turns this into something that truly powers you through a morning

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