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Banana, berry, chia smoothie

12/26/2013

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I know the word superfood get's thrown around a LOT these days, but chia seeds are a SUPER FOOD and are worth adding to your diet - PRONTO :) Chia seeds are a concentrated food containing healthy omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium. Chia seeds are an unprocessed, whole-grain food that can be absorbed by the body as seeds (unlike flaxseeds). One ounce (about 2 tablespoons) contains 139 calories, 4 grams of protein, 9 grams fat, 12 grams carbohydrates and 11 grams of fiber, plus a plethora vitamins and minerals.  You can often find them in the health section of the supermarket. Otherwise your local health store will be sure to have them. 
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Serves 2

Berry layer

1c water
1 frozen banana
1 avocado
1c frozen berries
5 dates

Blend all ingredients in a blender and pour half into a glass.

Banana layer

1 frozen banana
1c non-dairy milk (oat, almond, rice etc)
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp agave or maple syrup
1 tbsp hemp seeds (optional)

Blend all ingredients and pour over berry layer.

This turned out to be a nice thick smoothie for me so I ate it with a spoon :) Filling!

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