Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids from the chia seeds, this smoothie is a nutritious and satisfying breakfast or snack. Plus, with the sweet and tangy flavors of blueberries and bananas, it’s a treat for your taste buds as well. I and my husband practice intermittent fasting and one of our favorite ways to break the fast is with a smoothie. Smoothies are so convenient as we can flavor them to our preference. I always have assorted frozen fruits at home. And any banana not consumed at the right stage goes into the freezer as well to be used for smoothies. This way there is never an excuse to not make this banana blueberry smoothie. Not just for breakfast but my boys love smoothies as their after-school snack. My younger one especially loves playing around with flavors and his favorite happens to be this Blueberry Banana smoothie. I add in the chia seeds and some vegetarian protein to add more nutrition.
Why use bananas and blueberries in smoothies?
Chia seeds for added health benefits
Along with the benefits of fruit, chia seeds make a perfect addition to a smoothie. They are flavorless but are loaded with goodness. If you are looking to add them to a muffin check out these Lemon Chia Seed Muffins. It adds a beautiful crunch to the muffin. I love bananas in my smoothies. It adds a layer of flavor and sweetness to the smoothie and also keeps me filled up for a longer time. Not to forget, bananas have many health benefits as well which makes it ideal to include in a breakfast blueberry banana smoothie.
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Step-by-step process
How to serve?
I love serving the smoothies in tall glasses. When serving for my boys, it is a mason jar or some kind of fancy glass.
Blueberry - Both fresh and frozen blueberries work in the smoothie recipe. I almost always use frozen ones as fresh ones never stay long in our house. If using fresh blueberries, use some ice in the smoothie.
Milk - I use dairy milk in the blueberry banana smoothie, but if making it vegan, use any plant-based milk of your choice. I personally like almond milk, but we could use soy milk as well. I am not a fan of coconut milk.
Chia seeds - This is completely optional but adds a lot of health benefits.
Protein powder - I use Whey protein powder to add the extra dose of protein. Use any of your favorite protein powders or even skip it.
Honey - This is entirely optional and if made just for me and my husband, I don’t use any sweetener. My boys though like their smoothies a little sweeter and I use honey in that case. If vegan, use maple syrup.
Combine all the ingredients in the blender jar.
Blend everything well and pour it into a tall glass and enjoy.
If using fresh fruits instead of frozen, add a few ice cubes. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk.
We could make the blueberry banana chia smoothie a little thicker and serve it as a smoothie bowl. When serving as a smoothie bowl, I add more fresh fruits and chia seeds on top. I also add granola for texture. My favorite granola is this homemade peanut butter granola.
When on the go, pour the smoothie into a travel mug and add a straw for ease.
Expert Tips
Use frozen fruits if possible for the smoothies. Mix up the berries for a change in flavor. We could add yogurt to the smoothies for added probiotics. Make the banana blueberry smoothie fresh and consume them right away.
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