Berry Lamb's Lettuce Smoothie Recipe: Thick with Chia

Berry Lamb's Lettuce Smoothie with Chia Seeds

This one sits somewhere between a drink and a breakfast bowl. The chia makes it thick and creamy, while lamb's lettuce hides quietly behind the dark berries.

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Taste3.2

Balance3

Easy to make3.8

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GlassHighball glass

TechniqueBlended

DifficultyEasy

Time5 min

StrengthAlcohol-free

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Ingredients

120 g mixed dark berries
15 g lamb's lettuce
2 tbsp chia seeds
6 oz water
1 tsp honey optional, to taste (optional)

Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice

Method

Wash the lamb's lettuce carefully, as it often holds sand, and drain it.
Soak the chia seeds in the water for 5 minutes.
Add the berries and the lettuce and blend for about 60 seconds.
Taste, sweeten with honey if needed and serve right away.

Taste

Thick, cool and berry tart, with a nutty undertone and a slightly jelly-like body from the chia.

About this smoothie

Lamb's lettuce is one of the mildest salad greens, with a soft, slightly nutty taste, which makes it ideal for people who are wary of green smoothies. The berries cover it completely in colour and flavour.

This recipe uses a generous amount of chia seeds, so expect a thick texture that keeps thickening as it stands. Chia seeds are known for their fibre content and swell considerably in liquid. Drink it soon after blending or eat it with a spoon as a quick breakfast.

Bartender tips

Use one tablespoon of chia instead of two for a drinkable, thinner smoothie.
Rinse lamb's lettuce in a bowl of water rather than under the tap to remove all grit.