Chia Seed Smoothie Recipe

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Chia seed smoothie is an easy and delicious way to get all of your nutrients in the morning. This super smoothie is packed with fiber, healthy fats and good carbs. By omitting the banana or avocado, it can also be a light snack during the day.
Utensils Breakfast
Globe New American
6
ingredients
4
steps
5
minutes
Chef Melissa uses cooking to bring food enthusiasts together, and to celebrate cultures and curiosities. After spending her youth in her home country of Taiwan, she worked as a food writer and spent dozens of years in Boston honing her craft alongside renowned chefs. Part story-teller, part educator, and part food and wine lover, Chef Melissa blends her Asian roots, her world travels and her love of food and culture to bring joy and inspiration to people everywhere.

Ingredients

Servings:
2
2 cup(s)
milk
1/2 cup(s)
spinach
1 tblsp
chia seeds
1
dried date, pitted
1/2
avocado, pitted and peeled
1
banana, peeled and halved

Directions 4 steps | 5 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

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Step 2

In the jar of a blender, place the milk, spinach, chia seeds, date, avocado and banana. 

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Step 3

Blend until creamy and frothy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. 

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Step 4

Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Notes:

  • Let your creative juices flow and make your own chia seed smoothie. To make sure you have a well-balanced smoothie, always include the ingredients listed below:
    • liquid (such as water, milk, nut milk)
    • vegetables (such as spinach, kale or any dark leafy greens)
    • fruit (such as berries, bananas, pineapples)
    • healthy fats (such as avocados, chia seeds)
  • You can even experiment with vanilla extract, oats, coconut and cinnamon powder.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
345
FAT
17.4 g
PROTEIN
10.7 g
CARBS
41 g

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Jolee S.

Jolee

18 Jul 2022

So healthy and simple! Great breakfast.

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