This is about as simple as a green smoothie gets: banana, spinach, chia seeds and water. The banana carries the sweetness, and the chia seeds thicken the glass after a few minutes.
1 tbsp
chia seeds
1
banana
30 g
baby spinach
5 oz
water
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Mild, sweet and creamy, with a clean leafy note; it thickens noticeably as the chia seeds swell.
Chia seeds come from a plant in the sage family native to Central America. They are known for their fibre and for plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, and they swell when they meet liquid, which gives smoothies a thicker, almost pudding-like texture. Baby spinach adds colour but very little flavour, and a ripe banana makes the whole thing sweet and creamy.
It is a good starter green smoothie and works well for breakfast.
No, they soak in the smoothie. A few minutes of standing time is enough.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
Yes, but it will be very thick in the morning; stir in a little water before drinking.
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