Description
A gentle chia smoothie designed to support digestion while minimizing bloating. This fiber-rich smoothie uses soaked chia seeds, hydrating ingredients, and smooth blending to help your stomach adjust comfortably to a higher-fiber routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut water
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup frozen berries
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Add chia seeds to almond milk or coconut water.
- Let the seeds soak for at least 15 minutes to form a gel.
- Add the soaked chia mixture to a blender.
- Add banana, frozen berries, ginger, and honey if using.
- Blend thoroughly until smooth.
- Add ice cubes if you prefer a colder smoothie.
- Blend again briefly until creamy.
- Pour into a glass and drink slowly.
- Follow with a glass of water to support digestion.
Notes
Start with small portions of chia seeds if you are new to high-fiber foods. Proper soaking, thorough blending, and drinking enough water can significantly reduce bloating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg