Strawberry Chia Smoothie

Strawberry Chia Smoothie

Smoothies aren’t just a summer fad. This breakfast blend of fruit, milk and seeds is full of protein, calcium and fiber to get your day started right.

CAL/SERV :

249

PREP TIME :

N/A

YIELDS :

1 SERVING

COOK TIME:

N/A

INGREDIENTS
  • 3/4 cup skim milk
  • 4 tsp. chia seeds
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries
  • 1 Tbsp. strawberry fruit spread, or to taste
  • 2 tsp. orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

 

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In blender, place milk and chia seeds and let sit while measuring remaining ingredients.
  2. Add strawberries, preserves, orange zest, ginger and vanilla to blender. 
  3. Whirl on high speed until smoothie is blended and creamy, about 1 minute. 
  4. Pour smoothie into tall glass and serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving):

249 calories, 5 g total fat (<1 g saturated fat), 44 g carbohydrate,
9 g protein, 9 g dietary fiber, 90 mg sodium.

 Courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research