Medically reviewed by Shahzadi Devje, Registered Dietitian (RD) & Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
Shake up your breakfast game with this vegan energy-packed healthy Green Smoothie with Chia and Peach. A beautiful blend of sweet fruits and fresh green spinach to create an easy and healthy recipe - to power you through the day!
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We make this as a large batch and split it amongst the five of us. It's a excellent alt to caffeine and a grain-heavy breakfast. And we all agree that we feel fantastic with such a wholesome start to our day!
What are Chia Seeds?
Chia seeds are small black seeds from the Salvia Hispanica plant - a member of the mint family. They’re small and hard in texture but are highly absorbent. When added to liquids, they transform into a jelly-like mixture.
They're great for thickening smoothies, puddings or even preserves - without the use of extra sugar or gelatin. Hooray!
Why add Chia Seeds to Smoothies?
Adding chia seeds to smoothies is a simple way to bring texture and added protein to your diet. Not to mention, they're a rich source of healthy omega 3 fats, fibre, calcium, iron, and phosphorus. And because they offer many nutritional benefits, they are a super seed to incorporate in your diet!
Chia seeds, often labelled as a "superfood," are touted to offer benefits beyond their nutritional value, such as helping to lower cholesterol or improving gut health. Health claims about chia seeds include reducing appetite and weight, lowering triglycerides, and improving blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes.
Shake up your #breakfast game with this vegan energy-packed Chia Peach #GreenSmoothie. #dietitian Click To TweetIngredients for Making This Chia Smoothie
- Chia seeds
- Banana
- Peach
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Spinach
How to Make this Chia Smoothie - Step By Step
- Add ingredients to your blender in the order listed (you want your greens at the bottom - near the blade - so they blend well. Have the chia at the bottom to absorb some liquid before you blend).
- Wait a couple of minutes for the chia seeds to start soaking up the almond milk.
- Blend, serve and enjoy.
Tips, Variations & Add-ins
- Spinach can be replaced with kale or swiss chard, but the flavour will change.
- You can use almost any fruit in this smoothie; it’s a great way to use up leftovers and add variety.
- A frozen banana makes a big difference to the texture. It adds creaminess and thickens the smoothie almost ice-cream like and also helps keep it cool.
- I used unsweetened almond milk to avoid added sugar.
- Add-ins and toppings are great ways to add variety and boost this recipe further.
- Add-ins: protein powder, rolled oats, avocado, herbs, coconut
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Healthy Green Smoothie With Chia and Peach | Dairy-Free, No Added Sugar
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 banana ripe, ideally frozen
- 1 peach chopped, ripe
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk cold
- 1 cup spinach fresh, washed
Instructions
- Add ingredients to blender in order listed (you want your greens on the bottom by the blade so they blend better and have the chia on the bottom to absorb some liquid before you blend).
- Wait a couple of minutes for the chia seeds to start soaking up the almond milk.
- Blend, and serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Spinach can be replaced with kale but the flavor will change
- You can use almost any fruit in this smoothie, it’s a great way to use up leftovers.
- A frozen banana makes a big difference to the texture. It adds creaminess and thickens the smoothie almost ice-cream like and also helps keep it cool.
- I used unsweetened almond milk to avoid added sugar.
Please note the nutritional analysis values are estimates and suggestions. This nutrition facts table does not know your life - your body, including your hunger and satiety cues, change daily. It's okay to eat more or less. Say no to food guilt and instead embrace mindful eating.
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Shahzadi is an award-winning registered dietitian (RD) regulated by the College of Dietitians of Ontario and certified diabetes educator (CDE), approved by the Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board. A YouTuber and notorious foodie, she's dedicated to helping you end your cooking wars, transform your health, and be the best version of yourself! Shahzadi is an on-air nutrition expert for CTV Your Morning and a regular contributor for Global News and other national media outlets.
Looks so delicious. I'm going to try it for my granddaughter.
That's awesome! Let me know how it turns out for you both 🙂