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Blueberry Chia Smoothie

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 06/21/14 Updated: 12/08/20
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Blueberry Chia Smoothie. Perfect for pre- or post-run or workout! Packed full of superfoods. My husband cannot get enough of these.. it's a borderline problem!This post is brought to you by O’s borderline problematic obsession with these smoothies.

Really.

Remember how I told you he’s gaga for my 4-ingredient green smoothies? Well, I introduced him to this blueberry chia smoothie… and now it’s like the 4-ingredient green smoothie is the Cinderella-pre-transformation-stepsister-in-the-corner to him, relegated only for the days when we’re, you know, out of blueberries.

violetbeauregardBut I should have expected it; should have seen it coming. This man loves him some blueberries. I half-jokingly suggested once or twice he go as blueberried Violet Beauregard for Halloween, but then he offered to go as Khal Drogo and so I so subserviently accepted. Because I. Will. Be. the Mother.

OF DRAGONS.

I really digress.

Blueberry Chia Smoothie. Perfect for pre- or post-run or workout! Packed full of superfoods. My husband cannot get enough of these.. it's a borderline problem!Not only does O really freaking love blueberries, this man dies for chia seeds. He read Born to Run and learned all about the chia habits of the super-runner Tarahumara people in Mexico. These ultra-athletes run extreme distances without any bells or whistles (no neon compression gear necessary, you guys), touting the many benefits of the chia seed, from its balanced release of sustainable energy to its extremely high fiber content, leaving you feeling full for hours. Chia seeds even contain tryptophan, an essential amino acid found primarily in sea veggies and some leafy greens.

A pretty badass superfood in general, I think.

Combine those suckers with blueberries, which are extremely high in antioxidants and good sources of vitamin K, vitamin C, and manganese. Hooray plants!

But one taste of this smoothie, and you won’t carry one bit about the health benefits that are packed into your little glass. No, you’ll be humming “my milksha–er, smoothie brings all the boys to the yard..” and doing a little chair dance to yourself. Not like… a burlesque chair dance. But, you know, a little dance. In your office chair. Pretty sexy stuff.

Blueberry Chia Smoothie. Perfect for pre- or post-run or workout! Packed full of superfoods. My husband cannot get enough of these.. it's a borderline problem!This smoothie is perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or pre- or post-run or workout. You could even make one for lunch and feel light yet satisfied, all the way until dinner! It’s creamy and fruity, sweet but light. Filling but not at all heavy.

Because chia seeds gel the liquids in which they’re submersed, you have two options: you either need to drink the smoothie immediately–you don’t have to chug it, but don’t let it sit around like like 20 minutes before taking your first sip. Or, blend it up with half the alt-milk, let it rest for about 10 minutes, then blend in the rest of the alt-milk. This will sort of let the chia seeds do their thing, but the second blending will smooth out the drink again.

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Blueberry Chia Smoothie

Prep:7 minutes
Total:7 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup almond milk

Instructions 

  • If you plan to drink the smoothie immediately: combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed til totally smooth.
  • If you plan to drink the smoothie a little more leisurely: combine blueberries, chia seeds, banana, and 1/2 cup milk and blend on high speed til smooth. Wait about 5 minutes, giving the chia seeds plenty of time to gel up the mixture. Add the remaining 1/2 cup milk and blend again until smooth.

Notes

The chia seeds will gel up the mixture, so either drink the smoothie immediately (no need to chug it or anything, but don't let it sit around for a while!) or follow the second approach!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g, Calories: 283kcal, Carbohydrates: 54g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 330mg, Potassium: 585mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 29g, Vitamin A: 155IU, Vitamin C: 25mg, Calcium: 376mg, Iron: 2mg, Net Carbs: 42g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Julia says

    Posted on 1/17/20 at 10:05 am

    Very good. I used frozen fruit instead of fresh because I like a colder smoothie. I doubled the recipe for my husband and I and it was enough for 4 servings instead of 2.
    I have saved the recipe and will be making it again!

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