Description
A simple chia smoothie designed to support fullness, stabilize blood sugar, and reduce cravings throughout the day. Packed with soluble fiber, this smoothie helps promote satiety and supports natural weight management when consumed at the right time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or water
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup frozen berries
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Add almond milk or water to a blender.
- Add chia seeds and allow them to soak for 3-5 minutes.
- Add banana, frozen berries, vanilla extract, and honey if using.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add ice cubes if desired and blend again.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass.
- Let it sit for 1-2 minutes so the chia seeds slightly thicken the texture.
- Drink in the morning, afternoon, or early evening depending on when you experience the strongest cravings.
Notes
For maximum fullness, drink the smoothie in the morning or mid-afternoon when cravings usually appear. Always drink enough water during the day when consuming high-fiber foods like chia seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg