Chia Smoothie
Published Jan 10, 2026
This chia smoothie blends chia seeds with banana, berries, almond milk, and honey. Takes 2 minutes to make, no gel-like texture.
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Start your day with a berry chia smoothie!
I love chia seeds and make chia pudding often, but I know the texture isn’t for everyone. When people ask for another way to use them, a chia smoothie is usually what I suggest. Everything gets blended smooth with frozen fruit and milk, and since smoothies get drank pretty quickly, the chia seeds don’t have time to thicken up the way they do in pudding. This chia smoothie is just an easy way to get chia seeds in without dealing with that gel-like texture.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Chia Smoothie Ingredients
- Banana: I like to use a frozen banana for creaminess. If you use fresh, make sure it’s ripe.
- Mixed berries: I use a frozen blend of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
- Chia seeds: Use organic chia seeds if you can find them.
- Honey: You can also use agave or even pure maple syrup.
- Almond milk: I recommend unsweetened almond milk for this smoothie. Here’s how to make your own almond milk! You can also use oat milk, soy milk, or dairy milk.
How to Make a Chia Smoothie
Chia Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 banana frozen
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend for 60-120 seconds until you get a smooth and creamy texture.
- Taste the smoothie, adding more milk if it's too thick or adding more sweetener if it's not sweet enough for you. Pour into a cup or mason jar. Enjoy immediately, or store in fridge for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- My Top Tip: Get in the habit of freezing your fresh fruit when it starts to get ripe. Store it in a freezer-safe bag so it’s ready when you’re hungry for a smoothie!
- Storage: Store the chia seed smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Variations
- Add protein: A scoop of protein powder, a scoop of Greek yogurt, or a spoonful of almond butter are nice additions.
- Make smoothie pops: Pour the smoothie mixture into popsicle molds to freeze for several hours or overnight. They’re super kid-friendly!
Recipe Tips
- Use frozen fruit. I recommend freezing your fruit when it starts to get ripe. Store it in a freezer-safe bag so it’s ready when you’re hungry for a smoothie!
- Use a high-speed blender. It makes the creamiest smoothies.
- Enjoy your smoothie when it’s fresh. If you leave it in the fridge for too long, it settles into parts, so I like to drink mine right away while it’s still nice and creamy.
