A spoon of chia seeds turns a light tea smoothie into something closer to a breakfast. Give it five minutes after blending and it becomes pleasantly thick.
5 oz
fruit tea brewed and cooled
50 g
blueberries
70 g
strawberries frozen
1
banana
1 tbsp
chia seeds
Garnish: A few blueberries · Ice: Served up, no ice
Berry-sweet and slightly tart, thicker than a classic smoothie, with tiny seeds you can feel on the tongue.
Chia seeds absorb liquid and form a gel, which is why this smoothie thickens noticeably as it stands. They are known as a source of fibre and plant omega-3 fatty acids, and they have almost no taste of their own.
The fruit tea keeps the base light, while blueberries, strawberries and banana deliver sweetness and colour. Drink it slowly as breakfast, or take it along in a sealed jar.
Chia seeds soak up liquid and swell. Add a splash of tea or water if it becomes too thick.
Yes, it keeps well in a closed jar in the fridge for a day. It will be thicker in the morning, so stir in a little liquid.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
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