Happy Summer-Time! Finally! WootWoot!!! Need a refreshing smoothie to cool down after a tough workout or a hot day at the beach?
This luscious Super Healthy Dark Chocolate Raspberry & Banana Smoothie is made with fresh raspberries, frozen banana, protein and immune-boosting Greek yogurt, chia seeds
Did you even know there is dark chocolate almond milk? Well we know!! This Silk Almond Milk is only 100 calories per cup and it's super delicious! Especially in smoothies!
We drink almond milk all the time and I started drinking it about 10 years ago. My husband can't have dairy and so I finally broke down, tried it and haven't looked back.
Did you know that Chia Seeds are a super food!?
Chia seeds really pump this Dark Chocolate Raspberry & Banana Smoothie up! Some of chia seeds top 10 ten benefits includes weight loss, healthy omega-3 oil, energy-booster, extremely high in anti-oxidants, supports the digestive tract function and the balances blood sugar.
Chia Seeds & How to prepare!
- To soak the chia seeds
, place in a jar or small bowl and add 4 tablespoons water for every tablespoon of chia seeds.
- Place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or overnight.
- The seeds and water will be become gelatinous.
- The measure of 1 tablespoon includes the seeds and the gelatinous liquid that coats them after soaking.
- Scoop up a tablespoon of seeds with the gooey liquid and place in a blender with your smoothie.]
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When you want a good smoothie, give this Dark Chocolate Raspberry & Banana Smoothie a try! It's delish and will definitely satisfy your desire for a creamy smoothie sensation any time of the day!
Ingredients You need
- Greek yogurt
- Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk
- frozen banana
- raspberries frozen or fresh
- chia seeds
- Crushed ice
How to Make Dark Chocolate Raspberry & Banana Smoothie
- Using a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients, (except chia seeds, if unsoaked) until nice and smooth starting with milk and then blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add ice if you want more of a frozen smoothie.
- Add more almond milk if needed.
- Add chia seeds, if unsoaked or soaked and mix in with smoothie.
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Super Healthy Dark Chocolate, Raspberry & Banana Smoothie {Greek Yogurt, Chia Seeds & Protein!}
Ingredients
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 1 cup Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk
- 1 frozen banana chunks
- ½ cup raspberries frozen or fresh
- 1 tablespoon soaked chia seeds (1 teaspoon dry unsoaked)
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- Using a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients, (except chia seeds, if unsoaked) until nice and smooth starting with milk and then blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add ice if you want more of a frozen smoothie.
- Add more almond milk if needed.
- Add chia seeds, if unsoaked or soaked and mix in with smoothie.
ChocolaTess says
Laura, it does make them softer and easier to chew, but maybe you want to grind them up beforehand in a food processor or blender before adding to your smoothie. I know those seeds can really mess you up when you have that, so I would definitely do that if it was me! 🙂
Laura says
After you soak the seeds does that make them softer and easier to chew? I have diverticulitis and have to watch out for seeds and nuts. Looks good though.