Strawberry Banana Chai Smoothie – Summer Drinks

Strawberry Banana Chai Smoothie – Summer Drinks

A deliciously refreshing summer Strawberry Banana Chai Smoothie. It’s packed with plenty of  fruit nutrition and loads of chia energy to boost that summer tiredness and dehydration.

 

Chia – Energy – Strawberry Banana Chia Smoothie

I always feel like I need to clone my self in summer! The kids are always so excited about everything. And no it’s not sugar it’s just the warm summer and the ability to do so much more unlike winter.  I always have chia seeds but in summer I feel like I have to double up.

Have you noticed that in summer you feel less hungry. All I want to do is drink something. Hydrate myself! So a good smoothie like this or my Chia Pina colada or my Banana Date Chia Smoothie works great. Check out my collection of Drinks recipes

Why? I do believe chia is so good for you and I’ve read so much of good stuff on online that really has made it a must have every day! If you google benefits of chia – there is so much more to read! Here’s just what fascinates me about chia.

Did you know that the word Chia means energy in the Mayan language. Back in the day, Aztec warriors ate chia seed to give them high energy and endurance. It was said one spoonful of chia could sustain them for 24 hours. It was also known as runners food because runners and warriors would use them as fuel while running long distances.

Chia seeds are excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which help to raise HDL cholesterol. HDL is the good cholesterol that protects again heat attacks, and stroke. Chia seeds are also rich in antioxidants, and they provide fiber, iron and calcium.

Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes 

This is so easy to make – and so simple, you going to love it.

• Fruit – I am using Banana and strawberry as my fruit combination but go ahead and substitute the combination you like
• Protein Powder – This is optional. Sometimes I use and sometimes I do without. Today I have not used any protein powder for this one but  I often buy either whey, hemp or pea.  the choices are plenty and you can choose which every suits your diet.
• Ice – I do use ice but if I use frozen fruits I omit the ice so it’s not too Icy. It’s a personal choice here.

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Recipe – Strawberry Banana Chia Smoothie

Tools 

• Blender /Hand Mixer
• Mason jar
• Straws
• Smoothie glasses

Ingredients 

• Banana (large)  – 1 no
• Strawberries – 8 to 10
• Chia Seeds – 1 tsp
• Milk – Almond, Coconut or Dairy – 1 cup
• Ice – 1 cup
• Protein powder (optional) – 1 tbsp
• Water – 1 cup

Method 

• Place chia seeds in a small mason jar with 1 cup water.
• Close the jar and give it a good shake. This will help them revive much faster.
• Let sit for about 10 to 15 mins until bloomed.
• Blend the remaining ingredients – strawberry banana, milk, protein powder and ice until smooth.
• It will be really thick at this point.
• Add in the bloomed chia mix.
• Stir well to combine
• Adjust consistency – add more liquid (milk or water) if too thick.
• Pour into individual serving glasses and drink up

 If you like smoothies and milkshakes you may enjoy some of my other amazing combinations here -Drinks 

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I think you going to love this and some of the others I want to share with you soon.