Chia Seed Smoothie

Ingredients in This Chia Seed Smoothie

This strawberry chia seed smoothie is a great way to add these nutrient-packed little seeds to your diet! It’s modeled after my Perfect Strawberry Smoothie — it’s creamy, icy, and packed with berry flavor. Here’s what you’ll need to make a fantastic chia seed smoothie:

• Frozen strawberries: Frozen berries are great for smoothies; they add an icy texture and are easy to keep on hand for whenever a craving strikes! You can also substitute any frozen berry, like blueberries, blackberries, or mixed berries.
• Banana: Most of my smoothie recipes use room-temperature banana, so you don’t have to remember to freeze it before blending.
• Greek yogurt: Yogurt gives a protein boost and just the right creamy texture.
• Ice: Ice helps to make the texture lighter and fluffier; do not omit it.
• Milk: Use whatever milk you like: 2% or non-dairy like oat milk or almond milk.
• Maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup: Frozen berries can be rather tart, so it’s essential to add a little sweetness here. If you eat no sugar, you can omit it, but it definitely completes the flavors here.
• Chia seeds: You can detect just a subtle nuttiness in the smoothie, but most people can’t (including my kiddos!).

Vegan Variation

Looking for a vegan chia seed smoothie? Here’s how to adapt this recipe:

• Make my strawberry banana smoothie. Try my Strawberry Banana Smoothie; it’s vegan and uses only 2 ingredients! Then add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds to the mix.
• Substitute non-dairy milk and vegan yogurt (optional). My favorite non-dairy milk for smoothies is oat milk, but almond milk also works well. If you don’t have vegan yogurt, simply substitute half as much non-dairy milk, then add more if necessary to blend.

More Smoothie Recipes to Try

• Perfect Banana Smoothie
• Perfect Berry Smoothie
• Spinach Smoothie
• Kale Smoothie
• Vanilla Protein Smoothie
• Peanut Butter Smoothie