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Chocolate Chia Seed Smoothie Recipe
This chocolate chia seed smoothie is so easy to make. It's naturally sweetened with bananas and dates, and the chia seeds add a boost of protein, fiber, and antioxidants. It's the perfect quick and healthy breakfast for busy mornings, or a midday energy boost that everyone will love!
Prep Time
9 mins
Cook Time
9 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 (¾
Calories: 338 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup toasted almonds see notes
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 4 dates pits removed
- 1 frozen banana peeled
Instructions
- Put the chia seeds and water into your blender and let them sit for 5 minutes without blending.
- Add the toasted almonds (reserve a few if you would like some for garnish), cocoa powder, dates, and frozen banana.
- Blend on high for 30 seconds, or until your smoothie is very smooth. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Note: a high-powered blender will work best in this recipe. If you have a regular blender, use 2 tablespoons of almond butter instead of the almonds.
- Note: a high-powered blender will work best in this recipe. If you have a regular blender, use 2 tablespoons of almond butter instead of the almonds.
- Toast the almonds in a 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 6-8 minutes, or until they are golden and fragrant.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving = ¾ cup
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
656mg
(19%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
43IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2(¾
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¾ cup | |
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 43IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.