This chia seed smoothie is a delicious breakfast or snack that incorporates the tiny, nutrient-dense chia seeds into a blended mixture of frozen mixed berries, almond milk and other ingredients. The chia seeds add a unique, pudding-like texture and mildly nutty flavor to this dairy free, vegan smoothie.
Chia seeds are a great source of sustainable energy, making them an ideal addition to a morning smoothie or a pre-workout snack. Some more energizing smoothies of mine include this matcha smoothie and coffee smoothie.
Gelled chia seeds (chia seeds that have absorbed liquid) are tender to the bite. When you chew or press them with your tongue, you’ll notice a soft texture due to the gel.
Despite the gelatinous coating, the tiny chia seeds maintain their original bead-like shape. The seeds don’t fully dissolve, and you can still see and feel them in the mixture.
How to Make it
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender (except for the topping).
- Pulse a few times and then blend on high speed until smooth.
- Let the chia seeds soak in the smoothie for about 15 to 20 minutes so that they have some time to expand.
- Transfer to a glass. Top with granola and more berries, if desired.
- Serve!
Pro Tip
If you prefer, you can let the chia seeds soak before adding them to the smoothie. Just soak them in warm water for 15 to 30 minutes, until they gel, and then add them to the smoothie after it’s been blended.
FAQ
Yes, you can add the raw chia seeds directly into the smoothie. As they sit in the liquid, they start to gel up and expand. You can also let them soak in water in advance and add them to the smoothie later.
You can add the raw seeds to the smoothie with the other ingredients at the start of blending for a more ground up chia seed and more time to soak. This will help thicken the smoothie. You can add them after blending if you’d like them to remain whole but they will still need some time to expand.
The chia seeds will need to soak for at least 15 to 20 minutes in the smoothie if you want to consume them in their more gelatinous state. Letting them soak makes them easier to digest and increases the absorption of nutrients in your body.
I like to use 1 to 2 tablespoons of chia seeds per every 1 1/2 cups (or 12 ounces) smoothie.
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Chia Seeds Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond milk - unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ¾ cup mixed berries - frozen
- ½ banana - sliced and frozen–about ⅓ cup
- granola and berries - optional topping
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender (except for the topping).
- Pulse a few times and then blend on high speed until smooth.
- Let the chia seeds soak in the smoothie for about 15 to 20 minutes so that they have some time to expand.
- Transfer to a glass. Top with granola and more berries, if desired.
- Serve!
Notes
- You can find raw chia seeds in the natural section of the grocery store.
- I like to use 1 to 2 tablespoons of chia seeds per every 1 1/2 cups (or 12 ounces) smoothie.
- If you prefer, you can let the chia seeds soak before adding them to the smoothie. Just soak them in warm water for 15 to 30 minutes, until they gel, and then add them to the smoothie after it’s been blended.
Nutrition information on SoSmoothie is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only from online calculators.