Chia Seed Smoothie (Printable)

Whirl together almond milk, banana, berries, and chia seeds for a quick, creamy beverage packed with nutrients and fiber.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or dairy/plant-based milk of choice

02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled

03 - 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries

04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

05 - 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup, adjust to taste

06 - 1 tablespoon nut butter such as peanut, almond, or cashew

07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

01 - Place almond milk, banana, frozen berries, chia seeds, and sweetener into blender container.

02 - If using nut butter, vanilla extract, or cinnamon, add to blender now.

03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.

04 - Taste smoothie and add additional sweetener if needed.

05 - Pour into two glasses and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes so chia seeds can swell slightly before serving.

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It comes together in literally five minutes with zero cooking required
The chia seeds turn an ordinary smoothie into something that actually sticks with you
You can tweak the base and add-ins to match whatever is in your fridge

02 -

Chia seeds will continue thickening the longer it sits, so drink within ten minutes if you prefer a thinner consistency
Using completely frozen fruit instead of fresh gives you that perfect smoothie texture without watering it down with ice
Your blender needs to be powerful enough to break down the chia seeds, or you will have gritty bits instead of smooth silkiness

03 -

Start blending on low speed to incorporate chia seeds before ramping up to high, or they will stick to the sides
If your smoothie separates after sitting, just give it a quick stir or shake to redistribute everything