Refreshing Chia Seed Smoothie (Print Version)

Creamy blended drink with chia seeds, banana, and mixed berries for a quick nutritious boost.

# What You 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, 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 - Add almond milk, banana, frozen berries, chia seeds, and sweetener to a blender container.

02 - If using, add nut butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the blender.

03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 45-60 seconds.

04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with additional sweetener if desired.

05 - Pour into two glasses and let sit for 2-3 minutes to allow chia seeds to swell slightly. Serve immediately.

01 -

It comes together in literally five minutes, which matters on those mornings when everything feels rushed and overwhelming
The chia seeds turn an ordinary smoothie into something that keeps you full for hours without making you feel heavy

02 -

The chia seeds will continue swelling as it sits, so what starts as drinkable smoothie can become pudding-like if you wait too long
Frozen fruit is not just convenient, it is actually better for texture than adding ice which dilutes everything

03 -

Invest in a blender that can actually pulverize frozen fruit without leaving tiny ice chunks throughout
Make a double batch and keep the extra in mason jars in the fridge for next morning panic situations