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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.
But 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.
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.
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.
Make this!
Blueberry Chia Smoothie
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.
Approximate Information for One Serving
Nutrition Disclaimers
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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Sounds delicious, would love to try it, but don’t know if I can get chia seeds in South Africa.
Oh, hm! I bet you can order some, which we have done. You’ll fall in love with them once you start using them. Talk about superfoods!
I’m just like you, I tend to throw everything into the mix and then it tastes ghastly and its all my own fault. However, I tried this this morning, I had just enough chia seeds in the packed for one dessert spoon and the last of the blueberries form the market and it is gorgeous! I’m drinking it as I type and I think its going to be my go to from now on with different fruits and berries in. I think a tropical one would be great.
Will be trying you 4 ingredient green smoothie next as I’m getting back into the swing after a couple of months of not so healthy living so many thanks for giving me a smooth transition.
I’m so glad you liked it! I bet a coconut milk version with mango or pineapple in place of the blueberries would be stellar. Or even peaches – I’m overrun with them right now and constantly trying to think of ways to use them up!
For some reason I don’t see this recipe.
So sorry! I’ve been having some serious trouble with a recipe plugin I used to use, and it killed the recipe. Mucho sadness. It’s fixed now. Again, sorry about that!
What are the ingredients for the blueberry smoothie. Only blueberries and chia seeds.
So, so sorry! A recipe plugin I’d been using ate the recipe (I mean.. it IS delicious, but come now!) somehow. Check now.. it’s fixed. Again, I apologize!
im not seeing an actual recipe anywhere, just an essay about how great the smoothie is (which im sure it is!). i’d really like to make this, so if you could post the recipe here, that would be awesome. thank you!
Sorry about that.. some technical difficulties behind the curtain with a recipe plugin I used to use! Try now 🙂
im not seeing an actual recipe anywhere, just an essay about how great the smoothie is (which im sure it is!). i’d really like to make this, so if you could post the recipe here, that would be awesome. thank you!
I feel like an idiot posting this, but where is the actual recipe? I’m not seeing it or a link. Thanks!
You’re not the idiot here – it’s me! Had some technical difficulties with a plugin I used.. it managed to obliterate my recipe. Le sigh. Check now! It’s been update. Thanks for reading and being patient 🙂
This looks like such a treat – I am planning on getting a blender next week and this will be top of list of recipes to try out 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Dana! Let me know how you like it 🙂
Yum, this sounds like my perfect breakfast!
A perfect application! Thanks for your comment Genevieve 🙂
oooh loving this!
Thanks Rachel! 🙂