Yield: 1 serving
Berry Chia Date Smoothie
This Berry Chia Date Smoothie is a healthier smoothie option being naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, plus it has fresh blueberries, raspberries and chia seeds. Optionally, you can top it with shaved bittersweet chocolate. (vegan option)
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
1 minute
Total Time
6 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup whole or 2% milk, can substitute dairy-free milk, for soaking chia seeds
- 2-3 Medjool dates, seeds removed, this is your natural sweetener, amount to taste
- 1/4-1/2 cup fresh raspberries, washed
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, washed
- 3/4-1 1/2 cups milk, amount to taste according to how thick or thin you want the consistency to be
- 1 tsp shaved bittersweet chocolate, optional, amount to taste
Instructions
- Combine chia seeds and 1/4 cup milk and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to hydrate the chia seeds.
- In a blender, add the chia seed mixture, seeded dates, raspberries, blueberries, and amount of milk for desired consistency.
- Add more raspberries, blueberries, and optional shaved bittersweet chocolate to the top before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- this recipe requires the use of a blender
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 702Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 306mgCarbohydrates: 111gFiber: 20gSugar: 60gProtein: 27g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.