Chia Pudding Smoothie with Mango
More smoothie love ~ I can never get enough. Fresh organic fruits are the BEST way to start your day. This one takes a little extra prep time but it is SO worth it. I made one huge smoothie and ended up finishing it all to myself. It contains chia seeds which have amazing healthy fats and some protein, as well as maca root powder that works to energize the body and stabilize hormones. It's a simple but delicious smoothie - making breakfast feel like dessert. Days with these smoothies are so energizing and filling that I often find I don't need coffee. Here's the recipe:
Chia Pudding Ingredients:
1/4 cup of chia seeds
1 cup plant-based milk (almond, cashew, soy, coco...you name it)
pinch of cinnamon
drizzle of maple syrup (or agave, or coconut sugar)
1-2 drops of organic vanilla extract
Chia Pudding Prep:
Mix all the ingredients together and store in an airtight container overnight (or 6-8 hours) in the refrigerator
After refrigeration, the mixture with a have a gelatinized, pudding-like texture
Smoothie Ingredients:
Chia Pudding
3-4 frozen organic bananas (it's best to freeze bananas that are decently ripened ~ black speckled nanas) this way, the starches have been broken down in the bananas, making them easier carbohydrates to digest
1-2 cups plant-based milk (almond, cashew, soy, coco...you name it)
1/2 cup of frozen organic mango
1 teaspoon organic maca root powder
Smoothie Prep:
Place all ingredients (except plant-based milk) in a high speed blender such as a Ninja or Vitamix
Blend while slowly adding plant-based milk until your smoothie has reached the desired consistency
Enjoy!!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 716
Carbohydrate: 127 grams
Protein: 18 grams
Fat: 22 grams
Fiber: 29 grams
Vitamin A: 1952 iu
Vitamin C: 60 miligrams
Calcium: 517 miligrams
Iron: 6 miligrams
Vitamin B-6: 1.5 miligrams
Vitamin B-12: 3 micrograms
Vitamin D: 197 iu
Vitamin E: 20 miligams
Magnesium: 176 miligrams
Phosphorus: 480 miligrams
Potassium: 1822 miligrams
Manganese: 1.7 miligrams