Fruity Chia Seed Smoothie
This fruity chia seed smoothie is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats! Although it has no added sugar, it still tastes like a sweet treat!
Since Alex and I are on this no-added-sugar kick, fruit has been the only source of sweetness we’ve really had. That probably sounds a little sad but it’s actually been way easier than I thought. The other benefit? Fruits naturally taste sweeter than they did before!
So while we haven’t been eating many “sweets”, the things we are eating are sweeter than ever! So when a craving does hit me, I usually reach for some berries. They’re perfect for a smoothie because it’s easy to keep a bag of berries in the freezer and they’re still a low-sugar fruit. I’m giving up Sweet Frog… but I’m still enjoying fruity treats like this smoothie!
What are Chia Seeds
Chia seeds come from a flowering plant in the mint family. They are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, aka the “good” fats. Chia seeds are also a great source of fiber at 10 grams per ounce. They contain protein as well as iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. It’s a great way to add a nutritional boost to a smoothie.
Ingredients
- Milk– I used unsweetened almond milk but you can use dairy milk or soymilk.
- Yogurt– I used plain Greek yogurt but if you want a sweeter taste, you can use vanilla yogurt or vanilla Greek yogurt.
- Frozen Berries– I used mixed berries that included blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries.
- Ice– This is optional but it helps create a super thick smoothie!
- Chia seeds- I love adding chia seeds to smoothies because they add protein, fiber, and healthy fats. If you have leftover chia seeds, try my chia granola or make this chocolate chia seed pudding!
- Toppings– I liked using chia seeds, almonds, and fresh raspberries for a tasty topping.
How to Make a Thick Smoothie
To make a thick smoothie, be sure to use frozen fruit, ice, and just a little bit of liquid. You may need to stop the blender and stir frequently to keep things moving. For more spoonable smoothie tips, check out this post on how to make a super thick smoothie.
More Smoothie Recipes
PrintFruity Chia Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This fruity chia seed smoothie is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats! Although it has no added sugar, it still tastes like a sweet treat!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries (mine were blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and cherries)
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Fresh berries and almonds for topping
Instructions
- Add the almond milk, yogurt, berries, and ice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a bowl and top with chia seeds, fresh fruit, and almonds.
I’ve been known to eat this for breakfast… or dessert. It seriously tastes like a fruity sorbet! I think we’re going to start eating more fruits this week, but we’re still avoiding added sugars.
For more sugar-free posts, check out these:
- The documentary that inspired our sugar free experiment
- Our sugar free grocery list
- Traveling sugar free
- A day of sugar free meals part 1
- A day of sugar free meals part 2
- Sugar free chocolate truffles
What’s your favorite smoothie recipe?
I always add chia to my smoothies and now that the weather is finally getting warmer smoothies are my go to in the morning…..and afternoon!
I never think to toss chia seeds in there but I’ll definitely be doing it more often!
love that you added chia!!! I never thought of that, i have so many chia seeds, gonna try this 😀
Yum! I love berry smoothies, and really need to incorporate chia seeds more.
I think it helped keep me a little more full, too!
Love this! The babe is sick and not really eating right now, so we’ve been spoon feeding him smoothies. Obviously a 1 year old can’t eat a whole smoothie so I’ve been enjoying my fair share as well!
Haha that’s awesome! A perfect share snack 😉
Perfect for the morning or an afternoon pick me up! Love the flavours in this 🙂
I love the color of this smoothie – it’s so vibrant and almost too pretty to drink (almost!).
I had a huge aversion to chia seeds during pregnancy that I threw my whole bag away. It sure would’ve come in handy right about now. Ha!
I have pancreatic issues, therefore have to watch my sugar intake. I have gone from loving sugar to being turned off my things that are overly sweet–can’t wait to give this smoothie a try!
I have been trying to limit my sugar as well and I so agree, fruit is soooo much sweeter now 🙂 I love combining dark sweet cherries with blueberries and strawberries for a super sweet combo when I get a sugar need. I can’t wait to try this smoothie next time I get to wanting something sweet!
I used to not be a cherry fan but I LOVE them frozen in smoothies or yogurt!
What a perfect seedy creamy smoothie! Love the color!