Ingredients
Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup almond milk or any other vegan milk
- ½ cup dairy free yogurt
- 1 large banana, peeled, sliced and frozen
- 10-12 strawberries, frozen
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add chia seeds, water, almond milk, dairy-free yogurt, frozen banana slices, and frozen strawberries into a blender.
- Blend Smoothie: Blend all the ingredients on high speed until you get a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Thaw if Needed: If the fruits are too hard and difficult to blend, let them thaw for about 10 minutes before blending.
- Allow to Rest: Let the blended smoothie sit for a minute so the chia seeds can absorb moisture and expand, enhancing texture and nutritional benefits.
- Final Blend: Blend the smoothie again briefly for a few seconds to incorporate the expanded chia seeds evenly.
- Adjust Consistency: Add more almond milk if the smoothie is too thick for your liking, then blend briefly to mix.
- Taste and Sweeten: Taste the smoothie and add your preferred sweetener if you want it sweeter, then mix well.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass, top with a sprinkle of chia seeds, and serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can use fresh strawberries and freeze them yourself or purchase pre-frozen strawberries as a convenient alternative.
- Allowing the smoothie to rest helps the chia seeds absorb liquid and improves texture.
- Use any plant-based milk or yogurt for variety and personal preference.
- The sweetness can be adjusted with natural sweeteners like maple syrup or agave nectar if desired.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
