Strawberry Chia Seed Smoothie (High Protein & Fiber!)

If you’re trying to eat more fiber, you should be adding chia seeds to your next smoothie. Just one tablespoon helps create a thicker texture, and boosts the fiber in each sip. (But don’t worry, you can’t really taste it.)

I landed on this particular combination because I wanted a smoothie that tastes really good. If it doesn’t taste good, I won’t want to drink it very often, and what’s the point in that?

That’s why I didn’t stop tweaking this recipe until it tasted like something you might buy at a smoothie shop. The store near us puts sherbet in practically every drink, and I didn’t want to go that far, but adding a pitted Medjool date (hello, fiber!) and a splash of OJ, makes a big difference, flavor-wise. It’s truly crave-able!

Chia Seed Smoothie Recipe Ingredients

• Frozen Strawberries. I like to use strawberries in this because they pair so well with Greek yogurt. The combination reminds me of strawberry cheesecake. However, any other frozen berries should work, too.
• Greek Yogurt. This is added for protein and creaminess. I use full-fat Greek yogurt, but you can also use a dairy-free option if you prefer.
• Milk of Choice. So, I know I used real yogurt, but I almost always use dairy-free milk in my recipes. We use unsweetened soy milk most often, but any milk you like will work here.
• Chia Seeds. As soon as you buy your chia seeds, store them in the fridge. They are very prone to spoiling! If your smoothie or chia seed pudding tastes like mildew, it’s probably a bad bag of chia seeds.
• Orange Juice. This is added for a punch of flavor. I originally tested this recipe with milk only, but the flavor is 100% better with a little orange juice added in. (Apple juice would probably work, too?)
• Medjool Date. This is my very favorite sweetener, because it’s fruit, but it also doesn’t add a powerful flavor to any recipe. If you’re not a date fan, I think half of a banana could add a similar sweetness level. But the date is what makes this taste amazing, so I hope you’ll try it as written first.

How to Make a Chia Seed Fruit Smoothie

Step 1:

Add 1 cup of frozen strawberries to a high speed blender, followed by a 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup milk, 1 pitted Medjool date, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, and a tablespoon of chia seeds.

Secure the lid and blend until the fruit is pulverized, about 60 seconds.

Step 2:

Once the mixture is smooth, it’s ready to serve. Pour it into a glass right away and enjoy for the best texture and flavor.

Note: I like to use a personal sized blender (affiliate link) when blending a single-serving smoothie. If you have a blender with a wide base (like the Vitamix Explorian model) it might have a harder time blending a small serving, while the Vitamix 5200 with a narrow base will blend this just fine. Watch my Vitamix review video if you want to see the difference side by side.

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If you try this chia seed smoothie recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below to let me know how you like it!