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?
Usually, smoothies don’t intrigue me much because I prefer chewing my food [I’m pretty much always hungry and drinks don’t satisfy me]. This one looks more like slightly melted ice-cream, though, and I could get on [berry] board with that.
Yummy! Sounds great. I’m fresh out of chia seeds, but it’s time to re-stock my supply.
Smoothies have been on my mind all the time lately! This looks so yummy and refreshing!
I’m loving smoothies lately! It could have something to do with the fact that it’s SOOOO Hot here. Or that they’re just good 🙂
Sounds so yummy and refreshing!
sounds delicious. i love making chia seed pudding!
I’ve used them in overnight oats but I’ve never done a straight up chia pudding!
I made a similar smoothie the other day! I am not a fan of adding yogurt but as of late I am 🙂 Yours looks more delicious though 😉
Yum! That looks so good!!
xo,
Angela
Love chia seeds in smoothies! I totally understand what you mean about fruit tasting sweeter after reducing your sugar intake! Well, not just fruit either. I had a tomato this morning that tasted like candy ha!
That’s so true! I had a tomato on Sunday that was SO good!
I have all the ingredients to make this! May try it as an afternoon pick me up. 🙂