Chia Seed Smoothie (Printable Version)

Creamy blend of chia seeds, banana, and berries for a quick, nourishing drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk or dairy/plant-based milk of choice
02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled
03 - 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)

→ Chia & Sweetener

04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup, adjustable to taste

→ Add-Ins (Optional)

06 - 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Directions:

01 - Add almond milk, banana, frozen berries, chia seeds, and sweetener to a blender. Include nut butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon if using.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no fruit chunks remain.
03 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey, maple syrup, or agave as desired.
04 - Pour into two glasses and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes so chia seeds can swell slightly. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The chia seeds create this satisfying thickness that makes you feel like youre drinking something substantial
  • It takes literally five minutes but keeps you full for hours
02 -
  • That sitting time is not optional, it completely changes the texture experience
  • If you drink it immediately the chia seeds feel gritty instead of perfectly integrated
03 -
  • Keep your blender accessible because you will want to make this constantly
  • Preportion portions of frozen fruit in baggies for even faster mornings

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