:: Banana Almond Smoothie with Chia Seeds ::
{dairy-free + gluten-free}
Chia Seeds…. are you adding them into your smoothies, oatmeal, cereal, and baking recipes? If not… you may want to! These tiny little seeds are packed full of nutrition! I have to admit, I didn’t begin using them until recently, but now that I have… I have been sprinkling them into everything, and can’t imagine a smoothie without them! They don’t have a taste, but they do gel up, a bit like tapioca. They thicken smoothies and puddings nicely, if you allow them to soak for a while. 1 serving of Chia Seeds {1 tablespoon}, contains 6 grams of Fiber, 2.9 grams of Omega 3, and 3 grams of protein! Amazing, right?! Here are some more fantastic facts about Chia Seeds… making them incredibly enticing!
- Chia Seeds are gluten-free
- They contain 20% of your Omega 3’s, making them heart healthy and a great brain food
- They are quite high in Fiber, aiding in digestion
- Chia Seeds are made up of 20% Protein
- They are very high in Antioxidants
- Chia Seeds help to balance your blood sugar levels {making them especially great for Diabetics}
- They can be used as an egg replacement in baking recipes
Chia seeds… combined with the creaminess of the almond milk, heartiness of the almond butter, and sweetness of the banana and honey make for a very tasty smoothie! If you aren’t a fan of almond butter, you can simply replace with natural peanut butter for the same consistency and overall yumminess! Also… if you choose to sweeten this smoothie, you can use raw honey, or a serving of fresh pitted dates! Yum! {I purchased all ingredients at Trader Joe’s!}
I have been enjoying this healthy delight for breakfast or as a mid-afternoon snack. I hope that you love it as much as I do! Enjoy… and cheers to good health!
Banana Almond Smoothie with Chia Seeds
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond butter
- 1 ripe banana {frozen makes the smoothie extra thick and delicious!}
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon raw honey or a few pitted dates {optional - to add sweetness}
- Ice
Instructions
- Pour almond milk into blender.
- Sprinkle in chia seeds and allow to sit for a few minutes.
- Add in the remaining ingredients {almond butter, banana, honey/dates, and a few pieces of ice}. Blend well until smooth and creamy!
- Serve immediately! Enjoy!
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Hi Kim! Nearly all of our recipes have a printable recipe card, however, that one didn’t. I just added it in, to ease the printing process! Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you enjoy the smoothie! xo
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I tried the Banana Almond Smoothie with Chia Seeds this morning, and it was absolutely delicious! The combo of banana and almond milk is so creamy, and the chia seeds add a nice texture. I love how nutritious it is too. Definitely adding this to my breakfast rotation! Thanks for sharing!
I just tried the Banana Almond Smoothie with Chia Seeds, and it was absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors is so refreshing, and I love the added texture from the chia seeds. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack! Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!
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This Banana Almond Smoothie looks absolutely delicious! I love the idea of adding chia seeds for some extra nutrition. Can’t wait to try this for my breakfast tomorrow! Thanks for sharing such a refreshing recipe!
This Banana Almond Smoothie with Chia Seeds looks delicious and so nutritious! I love how simple the recipe is, and the addition of chia seeds is a fantastic idea for extra health benefits. I can’t wait to try it for my morning breakfast! Thank you for sharing!