Chia Seed Smoothie (Printable)

A refreshing blend of chia seeds, banana, and berries creating a creamy, fiber-rich drink perfect for any time of day.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

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, strawberries

→ Chia & Sweetener

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

→ Optional Add-Ins

06 - 1 tablespoon nut butter such as 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.
02 - If using, add nut butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the blender.
03 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
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 Tips:

01 -
  • The chia seeds turn an ordinary smoothie into something that sticks with you through busy mornings
  • Five minutes is all it takes to feel like youve made something actually thoughtful for yourself
02 -
  • Chia seeds keep expanding the longer they sit, so if you want to drink this later, expect it to turn into almost a pudding consistency
  • The smoothie separates if left sitting too long, just give it a quick stir and it comes right back together
03 -
  • If your smoothie turns out too thick, add milk in tiny splashes instead of dumping in a whole cup at once
  • Spinach or kale can be snuck in without changing the flavor, just the color becomes less Instagram worthy

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