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Banana Cherry Smoothie with Chia Seeds
This black cherry smoothie recipe is made with banana, flax seed and chia seeds to create an energy-packed breakfast on-the-go!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 268 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups plain greek yogurt
- 4 inches ginger root (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
- ice to thicken
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Place banana, cherries, yogurt, ginger and flax seed meal in a high speed blender and puree until smooth. Add ice to reach desired thickness then pour smoothie into two glasses. Stir in one tablespoon chia seeds to each glass before serving.
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Notes
- I prefer to sprinkle the chia seeds whole on top of the smoothie and stir it in as I drink it but you’re welcome to blend it in with the other ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1glass
Calories
268kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
77mg
(3%)
Potassium
599mg
(17%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
45IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5.5mg
(6%)
Calcium
323mg
(32%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1glass | |
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 599mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 323mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.