Sweet mango and a crisp apple make a sunny yellow smoothie. Chia seeds swell slightly as it stands and give it a thicker, more filling texture.
½
red apple cored
100 g
mango wedge ripe, flesh only
½
banana
2 tsp
chia seeds
5 oz
water
1 tsp
agave syrup to taste (optional)
Garnish: None · Ice: Served up, no ice
Apple Mango Smoothie with Chia Seeds
Sweet and tropical, fruity and creamy, with a slightly thick texture from the chia.
Mango brings tropical sweetness and a smooth texture, apple adds freshness and acidity, and banana makes the drink creamy. Chia seeds are the small seeds of a plant from the sage family; they are known for fibre and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, and they absorb liquid, which thickens the smoothie.
The old recipe listed "12 mangoes", a garbled half mango; this version uses about 100 g mango per glass. Drink it soon or let it thicken for ten minutes, as you like.
Not necessarily in a smoothie, but soaking makes the texture smoother.
Yes, it becomes quite thick overnight; stir in a little water before drinking.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
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