Chia Seed Smoothie
Naturally vegan and refined sugar free, this healthy Smoothie is made with chia seeds and a mix of your favorite fruits and banana for a quick, easy, and revitalizing breakfast or treat!
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Smoothie, Beverage
- Method: blender
- Cuisine: American, Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup frozen fruit (strawberries, blueberries, mango, cherry, pineapple, etc.)
- 1 fresh ripe banana (see notes)
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup coconut water or non-dairy milk (almond, oat, coconut, cashew, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
Place the frozen fruit, banana, liquids, and chia seeds in the blender cup, attach lid, and blend to desired smoothness. Add more liquids as needed.
Makes one generous or two small servings.
Notes
Sub the banana with ½ cup of non-dairy yogurt, preferably unsweetened.
If using a frozen banana, you may need to add more liquids to help with blending.
Smoothie variations:
- High antioxidant smoothie. For the most nutrients, use a mix of berries such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cherries. They hold the most antioxidants and vitamins of all fruits!
- Tropical smoothie. To make a tropical chia smoothie, use a mix of frozen pineapple and mango along with the banana. If you have a little fresh ginger on hand, add ½ – 1 teaspoon grated or minced for a truly delicious tropical flavor.
Find it online: https://simple-veganista.com/sweet-tang-chia-smoothie/