This delightfully refreshing smoothie is incredibly easy to make but contains lots of filling fiber and antioxidant-rich ingredients like blueberries and coffee to fuel your morning ... or any time you need a little pick me up!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 ripe banana, fresh or frozen
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee, chilled or at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 3 to 5 ice cubes
Preparation
Add all of the ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. Serve right away.
Want to make a thicker chia seed pudding? Place any leftover smoothie in the fridge in a covered container and let it set for a few hours, or even overnight. Chia seeds absorb up to 10 times their weight in water, so they will take in any liquid and form a gel-like, pudding consistency that you can serve like an acai bowl. Top with more berries, nonfat yogurt or unsweetened coconut and enjoy!
