Strawberry, Almond and Banana Smoothie

Name: Strawberry, Almond and Banana Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen strawberries; 2 tablespoons unsweetened raw almond butter; 1 ripe (medium banana, peeled); 1 tablespoon soaked chia seeds*; 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut water (chilled); 1/2 cup ice; Pinch of kosher salt

5 MINPrep Time

2Servings

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by Giada De Laurentiis

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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

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This classic flavor combo gets an extra kick of flavor from creamy almond butter, and some hearty texture from chia seeds!

Strawberry, Almond and Banana Smoothie

Prep Time

5 minutes

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Ingredients

1 cup frozen strawberries
2 tablespoons unsweetened raw almond butter
1 ripe (medium banana, peeled)
1 tablespoon soaked chia seeds*
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut water (chilled)
1/2 cup ice
Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

To the pitcher of a blender add the strawberries, almond butter, banana, chia seeds, coconut water, ice and salt. Blend on high for 1 minute or until smooth.
*cooks note: To soak the chia seed, add 1/2 cup water to 1/4 cup chia seed and allow to sit and adsorb for 20 minutes. The mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.