Chia Seed Smoothie
This chia seed smoothie recipe uses six ingredients and takes five minutes from blender to glass. Frozen banana and mixed berries give it a milkshake-thick texture, with no added ice needed.
Equipment
- High-speed blender - for completely smooth texture with no chia seed clumps
- Glass mason jars or smoothie cups - for serving
- Reusable straws - (optional) for sipping a thinner smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk - 240ml, plus more for thinning if needed
- 1 large banana - about 120g, sliced and frozen at least 2 hours ahead
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries - 150g, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds - 28g
- 1 tablespoon honey - 15ml, plus more to taste; maple syrup or agave can be substituted
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract - 2ml
- ice cubes - (optional) for a thicker or colder smoothie
- fresh berries - (optional) for topping
- chia seeds - (optional) for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Pour almond milk and chia seeds into the blender jar, letting them sit for about 1 minute.
- Add the frozen banana slices and frozen mixed berries to the jar on top of the liquid.
- Add honey and vanilla extract, then blend on low for 10 seconds before increasing to high for 45-60 seconds until smooth. Scrape down sides as needed.
- Check the consistency and add more almond milk to thin, or a few ice cubes or extra frozen berries to thicken. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Pour into glasses or mason jars and serve immediately with a straw or spoon.
Notes
- Freeze the banana ahead of time: slice and freeze at least 2 hours before blending for a thicker, colder smoothie.
- Let the chia seeds sit in the almond milk briefly: even 60 seconds prevents clumping at the blade.
- Layer liquid first, then dense ingredients to help the blender pull everything down smoothly.
- Use riper berries for natural sweetness; slightly overripe frozen berries need less added honey.
- Blend in short bursts if your blender is underpowered; pulsing before continuous blending helps break up large chunks.
- Adjust liquid gradually: add almond milk one tablespoon at a time when thinning, as it's easier to loosen than thicken.
- Taste before adding extra sweetener; frozen fruit can taste less sweet straight out of the freezer than once blended.
- Keep pre-portioned smoothie packs in the freezer with banana and berries to make this a 60-second recipe on busy mornings.
- Rinse the blender jar immediately after pouring; chia seeds harden as they dry and are easier to clean while wet.
- Store leftovers in an airtight jar for up to 24 hours; shake or stir before drinking as chia seeds will continue to thicken the texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothieCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 9gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg
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