Nourishing Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie with Chia Seeds
This juicy, skin-loving strawberry blueberry smoothie is packed with nutrition: berries are bursting with vitamin C and gentle-on-the gut fibre…a whopping 9g of fiber per smoothie!
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One of my little joys in life is my front yard garden…not that I’m actually a super skilled gardener. Sometimes I try and grow stuff that just utterly fails. But you know what never fails? My little blueberry bushes – when the blueberries pop, I feel like an actual gardener.
And while there is nothing like summer berries, they are actually one of the fruits I eat year round because frozen blueberries and strawberries are so affordable compared to their fresh selves.
As a dietitian – and as a generally lazy cook ha ha – I love a smoothie for a quick nutrient boost to set me right, especially if I’ve been slack on getting my fruit and veg in (yes, it happens to me too!). So I wanted to create this strawberry blueberry smoothie as a simple way to get more berries into our bellies…for all of their sweetness AND their incredible nutrition!
Berries are superstars for a bunch of reasons: they typically have a lower glycemic impact than some other fruits; they contain a decent amount of easy-on-the-gut fibre: 3.5 – 8 grams per cup!
Plus, berries are rich in anti-inflammatory flavonoids and vitamin C, which is an important antioxidant that supports immunity and collagen production in the skin. They’re also freaking delicious…so let’s make a smoothie, okay?
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A few tips and tricks for making the most delicious strawberry blueberry smoothie
First things first: if you are using frozen berries…you need to know that many frozen strawberries taste like….nothing??? A major exception to this rule is A) strawberries you freeze yourself and B) the Kirkland brand from Costco (how?!?).
Nutrition Note: This smoothie is pretty low in fat and protein (4g), so I like it as a snack or a meal add-on. Or, you could add your fave protein powder!
More easy berry recipes!
- Satisfying Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie (Erewhon dupe!)
- 5 Minute Fresh Strawberry Sorbet with Coconut Cream
- Frozen Blueberry Yogurt Clusters with Tahini
- Fresh Strawberry Oatmeal bars with Hemp Hearts
- Quick Baked Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Nourishing Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie with Chia Seeds
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups vanilla almond milk, or oat/soy for a creamier, nut free option
- 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen, see FODMAP note
- ½ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch cinnamon
- tiny pinch salt
If berries aren't sweet enough
- maple syrup, to taste
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth! Enjoy right away…because of all the soluble fibre in the blueberries and chia seeds, it will gel up a bit.
Notes
2 Comments on “Nourishing Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie with Chia Seeds”
Are you able to make this gluten free with coconut milk also?
Hi Brenda,
Yes, the smoothie as written is naturally gluten free! Most almond milks are gluten free but if you want to try it with coconut milk, I would recommend a light coconut milk so the smoothie doesn’t feel too heavy.