By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On January 15, 2023

A simple, yet refreshing Berry Banana Chia Seed 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 and Strawberry Banana Pineapple Smoothie are also simple to make and delicious.

Smoothies are a super popular breakfast drink, and we've included a list of some of our favorites below. You can add a variety of fruits, make them dairy-free, and sugar-free if you want, and you can add protein powder for some extra protein.

They are also a great way to sneak in vitamins in the morning. This berry banana chia seed smoothie is one of our favorites.

BERRY BANANA 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 berry banana 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.

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 BERRY BANANA CHIA SEED SMOOTHIE?

You can use fresh or frozen blueberries to make this berry banana 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.

USING ICE IN SMOOTHIES
I prefer using frozen fruit to give smoothies a smooth texture while keeping them full of flavor. Ice, on the other hand, tends to water smoothies down. But if you don’t have frozen fruit on hand, you can use ice to thicken your smoothie.

With this berry banana chia seed smoothie, we suggest you stick to frozen berries or frozen banana.

INGREDIENTS IN A BERRY BANANA CHIA SEED SMOOTHIE

There are only four ingredients in this berry banana chia seed 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.

If you have any questions about the ingredients in this berry banana chia seed smoothie, please leave a comment below and we will get back to you.

BERRY BANANA CHIA SEED SMOOTHIE ADD-INS:

You can add as many or as little of these add-ins to this berry banana chia seed smoothie. 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.

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 berry banana 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 berry banana 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.

MORE SMOOTHIE RECIPES

STRAWBERRY PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE - Start your day off right with a great tasting, and naturally healthy Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie. There are only 3 base ingredients in this strawberry smoothie with lot's of optional add-ins.

STRAWBERRY BANANA PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHIE - Like a PB&J sandwich in a glass. Enjoy this sweet and fruity smoothie for breakfast or as an easy to make snack.

CHOCOLATE AVOCADO SMOOTHIE - This Chocolate Avocado Smoothie is rich, creamy, and chocolaty. It's made with simple, healthy ingredients and it is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo. Freeze the leftovers from this chocolate avocado smoothie recipe for yummy pudding pops.

TURMERIC SMOOTHIE - A creamy, sweet, healthy Turmeric Smoothie that is super easy to make and is packed with vitamins and nutrients. This turmeric smoothie recipes uses a dairy-free milk, but you can use your milk of choice.

SPIRULINA SMOOTHIE - This Spirulina Smoothie is a great choice for a quick and easy breakfast! It is loaded with nutrients and is also vegan and gluten-free!

STRAWBERRY PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE - Start your day off right with a great tasting, and naturally healthy Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie. There are only 3 base ingredients in this strawberry smoothie with lots of optional add-ins.

AVOCADO SMOOTHIE - Start your day with a refreshing avocado smoothie. This keto smoothie is made with only four ingredients and has the perfect combination of healthy fats and protein to keep you satisfied and energized.

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.

Yield: 32 oz.

Berry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie

Name: Berry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 32
Cuisine: American
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

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

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

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

Add all ingredients to the blender jar, in the order they are listed.
Blend for 10-20 seconds or until smooth.
If desired, add ½ cup ice to thicken the smoothie.
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:

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.