Strawberry, Almond and Banana Smoothie
This classic flavor combo gets an extra kick of flavor from creamy almond butter, and some hearty texture from chia seeds!
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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Makes 1 to 2 smoothies
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, vanilla, 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.
Article by The Giadzy Kitchen
