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?
LOVE THIS!!! I am always on the look out for whole food, nutritious low sugar smoothie recipes for all my munchkins. This is perfect!!! Can’t wait to try it out!!
I hope you (and the kids) enjoy it! 🙂
I just switched to almond milk and I LOVE it! I can totally taste a difference in everything. Plus, it is easier on my stomach 🙂
My husband made the switch from dairy milk to almond milk when we started dating and now he’s hooked!
Oh, yum! I’ve been on a huge smoothie kick recently; this looks delicious!
This smoothie looks great! Love the use of almond milk in here. I have some in my fridge as we speak, so I definitely will be trying this!
Berry is my favorite! I’m pinning!
This looks great, I love the vibrant color. I bought a giant bag of chia seeds at Costco and they’ve just been sitting in the pantry, I think it’s time to make some smoothie!
It looks just amazing! I have to start making more smoothies, I’m so lazy to do that actually. Kisses!
Ohh that looks so creamy and delicious! I definitely need to try it!
Gorgeous photos too 🙂
Yum! Love fruit as a sweetener!
That looks tasty! I’ve been having terrible sugar cravings lately, so maybe I need to cut them…