Chia Seed Smoothie
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Try this chia seed smoothie if you’re in the mood for something sweet and almost treat-like. You will love it!
Bursting with strawberry, raspberry, banana, and chia seeds, this chia seed smoothie recipe will quickly become a go-to breakfast or snack. Even the kids will like it!
If you haven’t dabbled in the chia seed world yet but are chia-curious, this smoothie is a great place to start! Go grab your blender!
Do chia seeds have a taste?
Chia seeds have a subtle flavor that’s almost nutty. The more chia seeds you incorporate into your smoothie (or dish), the more pronounced this flavor will be.
The most noticeable effect of adding chia seeds to a smoothie is the texture. The longer you let chia seeds sit, the more water they absorb and the more of a gel they will form. If you consume the smoothie right away, you won’t notice much flavor or texture.
Ingredients to make a chia seed smoothie
This simple and delicious chia seed smoothie recipe takes just 4 ingredients and will likely be devoured faster than it takes to even make it! Here’s what you’ll need to add to your blender:
- Strawberries: Add 1 cup of frozen strawberries. You can add fresh strawberries, however, may want to consider adding some ice to the blender so that it’s nice and cold.
- Raspberries: Pour in 1 cup of frozen raspberries. The raspberries will give a tart balance for the sweetness of the banana and strawberries. You can use other berries, if you have blueberries or blackberries on hand.
- Banana: Throw in a whole banana. It can be fresh or frozen to add a creamy, sweetness to the smoothie.
- Chia seeds: This star ingredient flies under the radar. Chia seeds won’t add much taste, but they will help make it more filling. You’ll need 1 tablespoon of chia seeds.
How many chia seeds should I put in a smoothie?
Great question! For this chia seed smoothie recipe, you’ll add 1 tablespoon of raw chia seeds. They do not need to be pre-soaked, and you can add them directly to the blender as is. You will barely notice the chia seeds in your smoothie in this quantity.
The more chia seeds you add, the greater the chances are of noticing them in your smoothie. If you have a high-powered blender, you can completely blend them until unnoticeable. You will, however, get a slight nutty flavor as you add more. If you don’t blend them in completely, the chia seeds will add a grittiness to the smoothie as you add more.
Substitutions and Additions
This sweet and frosty smoothie is a delightful sip just as it is. That said, you can take this chia seed smoothie recipe as your canvas and get creative with your favorite ingredients or what you have in your kitchen. Here are some ideas:
- Tropical twist: If you want to amp up the tropical taste of this smoothie, adding some mango, pineapple, or even a good squeeze of lemon will taste great!
- Creamy dream: If you like a really creamy smoothie, you can add your favorite greek yogurt or even a splash of milk, or almond milk.
Chia Seed Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place strawberries, raspberries, banana, and chia seeds into your blender.1 cup frozen strawberries, 1 cup frozen raspberries, 1 banana, 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Pour in the water and then blend on high speed until smooth.1 cup water
- If you'd like you can top each glass with a little sprinkle of chia seeds and a frozen raspberry. Serve immediately as the chia seeds will thicken the smoothie if you let it sit.
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This recipe ultimately tasted good- after I fixed it. The proportions of 2 cups of fruit was way too much frozen ingredients with just one cup of liquid. I tried 1 cup on coconut water and that was too much for my vitamix! I then added additional soy milk- almost half a cup more and it work. Other than that it was delicious and a perfect drink pre-workout.
Did you use a frozen banana? That would have caused the smoothie to be too thick. Happy it worked out in the end!
This is my favorite smoothie recipe! Love all the berries!
It really was a special day! This year I made some pink heart-shaped pancakes for my handsome man. It was cheesy, but I know he loved it. 🙂
Then let’s add some rum and call it a daiquiri! It would be a fun way to start the morning!!
I totally agree! Such a great idea to colour pancakes with beets. I hope you post the recipe!
I love this! The colour is lovely and I bet it tastes amazing 🙂 gotta love those straws too!
Thanks, Mel! Pretty straws are so fun, aren’t they?!!
Your Mom sounds awesome! What a lovely gesture for you and your sister 🙂
Smoothies have made a serious comeback in my house since they can be consumed one-handed while nursing. We need to stock up on berries for this I love the colors!
She really is. 🙂
Smoothies are great aren’t they? I love how quick and easy they are. I can imagine that they are extra handy when you have a little one on your hip!