But first—in case you’re not familiar with the super seeds—let’s quickly cover a few fun chia seed facts. These tiny seeds are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fabulous antioxidants, as well as a significant amount of protein and fiber. Just two tablespoons of chia seeds contain 11 grams of fiber (40% of your daily value!), which will keep you feeling full and satisfied while helping to improve digestion and regulate your blood sugar. (HALLELUJAH.)
Most importantly, chia seeds are one of the best plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids on the planet. Omega-3s are glorious, and because they are not made in our bodies, we need to get them from our diet. These fatty acids help build new cells, reduce inflammation, regulate physiological functions, and prevent heart disease and diabetes. They also lower depression levels (be happier!), improve cognitive function (be smarter!), and promote healthy skin, hair and nails (be prettier!).
Chia seeds are one of my favorite ways to boost the nutrition and staying power of my smoothies, so I thought I’d share a few of my favorite chia seed smoothie recipes below should you need some suped up smoothie inspiration.
Happy blending, friends!
8 Chia Seed Smoothie Recipes:
Peach-Cherry Smoothie and Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits
Fruity, refreshing, and packed with essential vitamins and minerals, these layered chia seed smoothie parfaits are the perfect healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert.
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PB&J Smoothie
Revisit childhood with one of my favorite meal replacement smoothies. This easy smoothie recipe is packed with protein including oats, peanut butter and chia seeds.
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Serena’s Less Fruit (Not Gross) Smoothie
Ease up on the sugar in this easy (yet still delicious) smoothie recipe. Made with baby spinach, almond milk, chia seeds, and a bit of cinnamon.
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Vegan Berry Crunch Smoothie Bowl
An antioxidant rich blend of mixed berries, banana, kale (or spinach), chia seeds, almond milk and agave make up this sweet and creamy goodness that doesn’t taste offensively “green.”
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Tropical Ginger Smoothie
Sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy, this tropical smoothie will be a vacation for your taste buds. Banana and mango are heavenly paired with chia seeds, fresh squeezed orange juice and ginger to boost your immune system.
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The Best Tropical Green Smoothie
Sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy, this tropical smoothie will be a vacation for your taste buds. Banana and mango are heavenly paired with chia seeds, fresh squeezed orange juice and ginger to boost your immune system.
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Strawberry Kombucha Smoothie Bowl
This smoothie bowl is sweet and tangy with a kick of kombucha’s trademark acidity. It’s packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, omega-3s, and probiotics to give your energy levels, immune system, and general glow a solid boost.
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Berry-Cherry Smoothie
This smoothie blend of dark sweet cherries, berries, spinach, almond butter, and plenty of cinnamon is so deliciously simple. It’s also vegan, gluten-free, banana-free and protein-packed!
