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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Beverages / Berry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie

    Berry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie

    Last Update March 19, 2021 By chrystal Leave a Comment

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    A simple, yet refreshing Berry Banana Chia Seeds Smoothie that uses minimal ingredients, is perfectly sweet, and filling. You're going to love this nutritious chia seed smoothie.

    For more smoothie recipes check out my Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie. My Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie is also simple to make and delicious.

    chia seed smoothie in a glass with a blue striped straw

    CHIA SEED SMOOTHIE

    If you love smoothies, you're going to like this berry banana chia seed smoothie. It is quick to make, uses healthy ingredients, and is delicious.

     

    Fresh, chia seeds, sweet blueberries, and banana are the stars of this chia seed smoothie. Not only does this berry banana chia seed smoothie have a lovely color, it tastes incredible.

    I've included some additional add-ins for you below, if you want to thicken this chia smoothie, or simply add additional healthy ingredients to make it more of a power smoothie.

    top down view of chia seed smoothie in a glass with a blue striped straw

    WHAT FRUITS MIX WELL WITH CHIA SEED SMOOTHIES?

    There are a variety of fruits that mix well with chia seeds. Strawberries, Bananas, Blackberries, Mango, and Pineapple are a few that we love.

    We've tried Kiwi and Oranges with chia seeds and loved those too.

    DO I USE FRESH OR FROZEN BLUEBERRIES IN A CHIA SEED SMOOTHIE?

    You can use fresh or frozen blueberries to make this chia seed smoothie. We recommend that only one of the two fruits be frozen. Our favorite way is to use frozen blueberries and fresh bananas.

    If you use both frozen blueberries and frozen banana, you'll need to add more milk or dairy-free milk to your blender jar otherwise the jar will jam up.

    side view of chia seed smoothie in a glass with a blue striped straw

    INGREDIENTS IN A BERRY BANANA CHIA SMOOTHIE

    There are only four ingredients in this berry banana chia smoothie: milk, blueberries, banana, and chia seeds.

    The protein powder is completely optional.

    If you like your smoothies on the thicker side, add in ½ cup of ice before you blend it.

    CHIA SEED SMOOTHIE ADD-INS:

    You can add as many or as little of these add-ins. Just note that you may need to add additional milk depending on how many you add.

    1 scoop of plain or vanilla protein powder

     1 tablespoon flaxseed meal

    1 tablespoon nut butter or seed butter

    ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    1 tablespoon hemp hearts

    Feel free to add in your favorite smoothie add-in ingredients.

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    Benefits of Chia Seeds

    Chia seeds are full of nutrients and are considered a superfood.. They are full of fiber, protein, antioxidants, and ommega-3 fatty acids.

    This chia seed smoothie calls for 1 tablespoon but you can add 2 tablespoons if you like.

    Tips for making smoothies:

    Always put the liquid into the blender first. This will help keep the blender from jamming up.

    Omit the ice if you are using frozen ingredients, like frozen strawberries. Then add ice until you get your desired consistency.

    If your smoothie calls for two or more types of fruit, don’t use all frozen fruit otherwise the liquid will freeze the fruit and the blender will jam up.

    If you like a thinner smoothie, add more water, milk, or dairy-free milk.

    For this particular chia seed smoothie, if you like thicker smoothies, add ½ cup ice.

    For a sweeter smoothie, add additional sweet fruits or add a tablespoon of honey, agave, or maple syrup.

    We've got lots of smoothie recipes and we're add more each month. One of our current favorites is this Pineapple Spinach Smoothie.

    Did you make this berry banana chia seed smoothie? Please leave me a comment below letting me know what add-ins you included and what you thought.

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    Yield: 32 oz.

    Berry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie

    chia seed smoothie in a glass with a blue striped straw

    A simple recipe for a chia seed smoothie blended to perfection with sweet blueberries and banana.

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup (8 oz.) milk or dairy-free milk
    • 1 cup frozen blueberries
    • 1 small to medium banana, peeled and sliced
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • optional: protein powder

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to the blender jar, in the order they are listed.
    2. Blend for 10-20 seconds or until smooth.
    3. If desired, add ½ cup ice to thicken the smoothie.
    4. Enjoy right away.

    Notes

    Always put the liquid into the blender first. This will help keep the blender from jamming up.

    Omit the ice if you are using frozen ingredients, like frozen strawberries. Then add ice until you get your desired consistency.

    If your smoothie calls for two or more types of fruit, don’t use all frozen fruit otherwise the liquid will freeze the fruit and the blender will jam up.

    If you like a thinner smoothie, add more water, milk, or dairy-free milk.

    For this particular chia seed smoothie, if you like thicker smoothies, add ½ cup ice.

    For a sweeter smoothie, add additional sweet fruits or add a tablespoon of honey, agave, or maple syrup.

    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    2

    Serving Size:

    16 oz.

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 232Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 91mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 6gSugar: 13gProtein: 19g

    This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands that I used a the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.

    © Chrystal
    Cuisine: American / Category: Smoothies

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