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5 Minute Green Smoothie With Chia Seeds
A green smoothie with added chia seeds is a terrific addition to your morning smoothie routine! This easy smoothie blends healthy ingredients like fresh, raw spinach, peach slices, frozen banana slices, soy milk and chia seeds. It’s a great way to get fruits and greens into your day first thing. Ready in 5 minutes, with the help of a high-powered blender.
Ingredients
- 1 cup soy milk, unsweetened, cold
- 1 peach, chopped, ripe or frozen
- 1 banana, ripe, frozen
- 1 cup spinach, fresh, washed, Benefits of raw spinach
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Equipment
- 1 blender high-speed
Instructions
- Add milk along with the rest of the ingredients to a high-speed blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Serve with your favourite toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional perks of adding chia seeds to smoothies
- A powerhouse blend of minerals and antioxidants for healthy cell function and immunity.
- Essential fatty acids - like omega-3s to support brain and heart health.
- Dietary fibre which helps keep you feeling full longer and aids in gut and heart health. In fact, chia seeds may help lower cholesterol naturally and support blood sugar balance for type 2 diabetes management.
- Protein for muscle health, growth and maintenance.
Diabetes diet advice
- With 40 grams of net carbs, this green smoothie with chia seeds is a great option for diabetes management. Add some protein powder or a scoop of nut butter if you're after extra protein.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 315kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 51g (17%)Protein: 14g (28%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1g (5%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 134mg (6%)Potassium: 1185mg (34%)Fiber: 11g (44%)Sugar: 28g (31%)Vitamin A: 3378IU (68%)Vitamin C: 25mg (30%)Calcium: 404mg (40%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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