Strawberry Chia Seed Smoothie
Strawberry Chia Seed Smoothie is a delicious breakfast option perfect for your day. It’s easy and quick to make, and it keeps you full for a long time. Make it using my easy recipe.
Here are some more smoothie recipes that you may like: Strawberry Banana Yogurt Smoothie, Cantaloupe Smoothie, Strawberry Banana Spinach Green Smoothie, and Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie.
About Strawberry Chia Seed Smoothie
Strawberry Chia Seed Smoothie is a delicious breakfast option that’s super easy to make and comes together in under 5 minutes using just a few simple ingredients.
This vegan, refined sugar-free, and gluten-free beverage is sweet, tangy, and super creamy. In strawberry season, I make it a few times a week, as everyone in my family loves it.
Adding chia seeds improves the smoothie’s texture, makes it more nutritious, adds a subtle nutty flavor, and keeps you filled for longer.
This refreshing chia seed smoothie is light yet filling. It can also be served as a snack between meals or whenever hunger strikes.
You can meal prep and store the fruits in a freezer bag so that they are readily available when needed, and your smoothie is ready in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
Strawberries – You can buy fresh strawberries and freeze them to make the smoothie, or buy frozen strawberries.
Check out my post on how to freeze strawberries. I usually freeze a big batch in summer when strawberries are in season and cheaper.
Ripe Banana is a natural sweetener and makes the smoothies thick and creamy.
Almond Milk – I enjoy almond milk in my smoothies, but you can also use other vegan milk options, such as soy milk, coconut milk, or oat milk.
If vegan is not a constraint, you can use regular dairy milk.
Yogurt – This recipe uses dairy-free yogurt. You can use soy yogurt, coconut yogurt, or other dairy-free yogurt options.
Regular yogurt can also be used as an alternative to dairy-free yogurt if vegan is not a concern.
Chia Seeds are a nutritious addition to your smoothie. They improve the texture and make the smoothie super filling.
If you need a sweetener, add a little maple syrup or honey (not vegan) or any other sweetener of your preference.
How To Make Strawberry And Chia Seed Smoothie
Add the following ingredients to a blender and blend until a smooth mixture is formed.
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup almond milk
- ½ cup dairy-free yogurt
- 1 large banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- 10-12 frozen strawberries
Tip – Thaw the frozen fruits for 10 minutes if they are too hard to blend.
Let the smoothie sit for a minute so the chia seeds can absorb the moisture and expand nicely.
Blend the smoothie once again for a few seconds.
Add some more milk if the smoothie looks too thick for your liking.
Check for sweetness and add a sweetener if you prefer sweeter smoothies.
Pour it into a glass and top with a little more chia seeds. Serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can! Add the raw chia seeds to the blender along with the other ingredients and blend.
Let the smoothie sit for a few minutes so that the chia seeds can do their magic, absorbing the moisture and becoming fluffy.
Blend once again, and your smoothie will be ready to serve.
It is not necessary, but if you have time, you can soak the chia seeds in water for a few minutes before adding them to the smoothie.
To make a smoothie bowl, prepare the smoothie with a slightly thicker consistency.
Pour the prepared smoothie into a bowl and top it with your favorite toppings, such as fruits, nuts, seeds, nut butter, coconut flakes, chocolate nibs, or granola.
Add a scoop of protein powder if you’re making it for a pre- or post-workout snack.
Add ingredients such as nut butter, instant oats, and chocolate for variation.
You can also add greens, such as kale or spinach, or other fruits like mango, kiwi, melon, blueberries, raspberries, or any other fruit you prefer.
Storage Suggestions
Leftover smoothie can be stored in an airtight container for up to a day. Stir well before serving.
I do not recommend freezing this smoothie, as its texture may change once thawed due to the addition of chia seeds.
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Strawberry Chia Seed Smoothie Recipe
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
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until you get a smooth mixture.
- Tip – Thaw the frozen fruits for 10 minutes if they are too hard to blend.
- Let the smoothie sit for a minute so that the chia seeds can absorb the moisture and expand.
- Blend the smoothie once again for a few seconds.
- Add some more milk if the smoothie looks thick for your liking.
- Check for the sweetness and add any sweetener of your choice if you like sweeter smoothies.
- Pour it into a glass and top with little more chia seeds. Serve immediately.