Chia Seed Smoothie (Printer-friendly)

Creamy blend of chia seeds, berries, and banana for a nutritious boost anytime.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled

03 - 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries

04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

05 - 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup

06 - 1 tablespoon nut butter

07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

01 - Pour almond milk into blender canister. Add peeled banana, frozen mixed berries, chia seeds, and sweetener of choice.

02 - If desired, incorporate nut butter, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon to the blender mixture.

03 - Secure blender lid and process on high setting until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 45-60 seconds.

04 - Taste smoothie and add additional sweetener if preferred. Blend briefly to incorporate any adjustments.

05 - Divide mixture between two glasses. Allow to stand for 2-3 minutes so chia seeds begin to hydrate and thicken slightly before enjoying.

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Its endlessly customizable with whatever fruit you have languishing in your freezer
The chia seeds keep you full for hours without any weird protein powders or supplements

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Overnight oats or chia puddings have nothing on this quick sit time for texture transformation
Using all frozen fruit creates a slushie consistency that my kids actually prefer over ice cream

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Double the recipe and store half in Mason jars in the fridge for an instant breakfast tomorrow
If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let the fruit thaw for 5 minutes first