Also, add this tropical strawberry kiwi smoothie and coconut milk smoothie to your smoothie must-try lineup! If you haven’t dabbled in the chia seed world yet but are chia-curious, this smoothie is a great place to start! Go grab your blender! Chia seeds come from a plant in the mint family (although chia seeds do not taste minty at all). They are small seeds that can absorb a lot of water. When this happens, chia seeds form a gel-like consistency. When it comes to chia seeds in smoothies, if you don’t care for a gel consistency, make sure you consume your smoothie right after blending. You can eat chia seeds whole or ground. They can be soaked or raw.
Health benefits of a chia seed smoothie
There are lots of amazing health claims out there for chia seeds, however, it’s important to remember that consuming one chia seed smoothie isn’t going to change your life. It will, however, provide 9 grams of fiber, 76% of your daily Vitamin C intake, and 7% of your daily calcium. All great health benefits!
Do chia seeds have a taste?
Chia seeds have a subtle flavor, that’s almost nutty. The more chia seeds you incorporate into your smoothie (or dish) the more pronounced this flavor will be. The biggest contribution you’ll notice when adding chia seeds to a smoothie is in texture. The longer you let chia seeds sit, the more water they absorb and the more of a gel they will form. If you consume the smoothie right away, you won’t notice much flavor or texture, just a lot of nutrients going down the hatch! This simple and delicious chia seed smoothie recipe takes just 4 ingredients and will likely be devoured faster than it takes to even make it! Here’s what you’ll need to add to your blender:
The more chia seeds you add, the greater the chances are of noticing them in your smoothie. If you have a high-powered blender, you can completely blend them until unnoticeable. You will, however, get a slight nutty flavor as you add more. If you don’t blend them in completely the chia seeds will add a grittiness to the smoothie, as you add more. This sweet and frosty smoothie is a delightful sip just as it is. That said, you can take this chia seed smoothie recipe as your canvas and get creative with your favorite ingredients or what you have in your kitchen. Here are some ideas:
Tropical twist: If you want to amp up the tropical taste of this smoothie, adding some mango, pineapple, or even a good squeeze of lemon will taste great! Creamy dream: If you like a really creamy smoothie, you can add your favorite greek yogurt or even a splash of milk, or almond milk. Protein: To increase the protein in this chia seed smoothie you can incorporate your favorite protein powder, some hemp seeds, or high-protein yogurt.
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