Here’s a filling breakfast smoothie using chia seeds to add an Omega-3 boost to your diet. Omega-3s are considered part of a heart healthy diet.  For more information on this take a look at my previous post, Chia seed, an amazing source of Omega-3.
Approximate prep time: 5 minutes
Total cook time: 5 minutes
1 serving
- 1 1/2 medium bananas, sliced for easier blending
- 1/2 cup of plain non-fat yogurt
- 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
- 1/3 cup or handful of fresh raspberries
- 1 1/2 tbsp of chia seeds
Throw it all in the blender, puree until smooth. Enjoy!
| Amounts per serving (1 smoothie) | |||
| Calories | 342.2 | Cholesterol | 0.0 mg |
| Total Fat | 9.0 g | Sodium | 229.6 mg |
| Sat. Fat | 0.8 g | Potassium | 952.7 mg |
| Omega-3 (alpha linolenic acid) | 3,120 mg | Total Carbohydrates | 58.4 g |
| Omega-6 (linoleic acid) | 1,027.5 mg | Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g |
| Protein | 17.6 g | Sugars | 26.4 g |
Yin says
What a healthy smoothies recipe, strawberry is in season for us, I guess I can switch to that. Thanks for sharing.
Nikki says
Oh I love chia seeds! Thanks for the recipe!
Joey says
I was a little sceptical about trying this when I first made it because of the strange combination of tastes, but it was definitely a good choice to try it anyway. This is a great healthy snack to have between meals.
Eric says
Wow, what a great recipe. It tasted amazing!
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Tabitha says
Thanks Joey for giving it a try and we’re glad you liked it!
Tabitha says
Thanks Eric for trying the smoothie! Happy you liked it!