Banana Wild Blueberry Smoothie With Chia Seeds
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Ingredients
Yield:1 serving
- 1tablespoon soaked chia seeds (1 teaspoon dry unsoaked)
- 1small banana (about 4 ounces without the skin)
- ½cup frozen organic wild blueberries
- 1cup buttermilk
- 1teaspoon honey
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)
307 calories; 7 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 55 grams carbohydrates; 10 grams dietary fiber; 31 grams sugars; 11 grams protein; 368 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
To soak the chia seeds, place in a jar or bowl and add 4 tablespoons water for every tablespoon of chia seeds. Place in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. The seeds and water will be become gelatinous.
- Step 2
Scoop up a tablespoon of seeds with the gooey liquid and place in a blender (don’t worry, your smoothie won’t have this consistency). Add the remaining ingredients and blend for 1 full minute at high speed.
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blisssu
I don't agree that chia seeds need to be refrigerated and soaked for hours. Whenever I use them, I mix the seeds with water 4:1 in a small jar, and let the mixture sit on the counter for 10-15 minutes. That brief soak is enough to turn the seeds soft and gelatinous and ready to use.
Izzycous
Great and easy. Added more blueberries because banana a little overpowering. Would add some pineapple or fresh raspberries next time for more tang.
Haley
Sub coconut milk for buttermilk for a healthy and wow so delicious alternate version. No honey needed. I agree with the comment that says you don't need to soak chia seeds for hours. Seeds with water 4:1 for 15 minutes and you're good to go.
blisssu
I don't agree that chia seeds need to be refrigerated and soaked for hours. Whenever I use them, I mix the seeds with water 4:1 in a small jar, and let the mixture sit on the counter for 10-15 minutes. That brief soak is enough to turn the seeds soft and gelatinous and ready to use.
simone
Subbed yogurt and whole milk, still delicious and slightly tangy.
Hugh B.
Buttermilk changes up the flavor a lot. Only have used milk or almond milk in the past so this was a pleasant change.
Johnathan
the chia imparts its own flavor to this - i shall try it again
blisssu
I made a vegan version of this creamy smoothie by using agave nectar for the honey and an extra-sour soy yogurt for the buttermilk. I had made the yogurt, because I don't like the commercial brands available, but any non-dairy yogurt could be used. Or one could make buttermilk by adding 1 T vinegar to a non-dairy milk. I needed 2 servings, so I added 1/2 C almond milk, 1/4 C more berries, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, and another tsp agave plus 1 medjool date to achieve a good sweet-sour balance.
Gail
Excellent, tho a surprising amount of carbs.
lolajoaquin
honey is unnecessary.
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