Smoothies & Drinks

Vegan Cherry Chia Smoothie | Recipe Redux

By Dixya

For the Recipe Redux this month, our theme is to use our favorite seeds in a recipe reflecting the season in your part of the globe.I don’t even want to talk about season in my part of the globe right now because I live in Dallas, Texas – let’s just say I am very lucky to have an air conditioning where ever I go because we are close to getting three-digit temperature. So basically there is not a lot going on here except staying indoors with the AC on full blast & wondering what it would be like at the beach, sipping on tropical beverages. But sadly for us – it’s couple more months of brutal heat, tripled electricity bills, and lots of smoothies.

..so on that sad summery note I will share a vegan, cherry chia smoothie that cheered me up instantly. I am using a seasonal fruit, cherry, because at this time of the year they are so flavorful and has a chockfull of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Chia seeds bulks up a smoothie and are a great source of omega 3 and fiber.

Chia seeds can be eaten by itself or used in pudding, salads, casserole, and soups!

Vegan Cherry Chia Smoothie

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Prep Time 15

Course Drinks

Servings 2

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

cup unsweetened almond milk
1.5 cup frozen cherries
1 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

Pour milk in a glass, add chia seed and allow it to thicken up.
In a meanwhile, add frozen cherries in to the blender and pour milk and chia seeds together.
Blend until everything is smooth.
Serve chilled.

Cherry Chia Smoothie

makes about 2 cups

Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (use other milk of your choice)
1.5 cups cherries, fresh (about 30 cherries)
1 tablespoon chia seed
1-2 drops liquid stevia (optional)

Directions
-Pour milk in a glass, add chia seed and allow it to thicken up.
-In a meanwhile, pit cherries using a pitter or this method.
-Pour all the ingredients in the blender until smooth.
-Serve chilled.