Looking for a fun and easy breakfast that’s sure to make mom smile? Try our Berry Smoothie Chia Jar recipe!
This delicious and healthy jar is filled with all the fruity goodness of frozen mixed berries and sliced bananas, blended together with creamy almond milk and just a touch of honey for sweetness (if you like). But that’s not all! We’ve added a fun twist to this recipe by topping it off with a layer of chia seeds, which soak up all the delicious flavors and turn into a delightful, gel-like texture that’s both satisfying and fun to eat. And with toppings like fresh strawberries, blueberries, granola, and shredded coconut, you can really make this recipe your own and add all your favourite flavors and textures. Best of all, this recipe is super easy to make and requires no cooking or complicated prep, so even kids can help out in the kitchen and create a special treat for mom. So why not surprise your favorite lady with a happy, healthy, and oh-so-delicious Berry Smoothie Chia Jar this Mother’s Day? She’s sure to love it!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Toppings: sliced fresh strawberries, blueberries, granola, and/or shredded coconut
There are a number of substitutes you can use in this recipe, depending on your dietary preferences and what you have available in your pantry. Here are a few ideas:
- Frozen fruit: If you don’t have mixed berries on hand, you can use any frozen fruit you like, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or mango.
- Milk: If you don’t have almond milk, you can use any milk or milk substitute you prefer, such as soy milk, coconut milk, or oat milk.
- Chia seeds: If you don’t have chia seeds, you can substitute them with flax seeds, hemp seeds, or even ground oats. The texture may be slightly different, but it will still work well.
- Honey: If you don’t want to use honey, you can sweeten your smoothie with maple syrup, agave nectar, or any other sweetener you like.
- Toppings: You can use any toppings you like or have on hand. Sliced bananas, chopped nuts, or dried fruit would all work well.
Don’t be afraid to experiment and make this recipe your own by using the ingredients you love and have on hand. Enjoy!
BERRY SMOOTHIE CHIA JAR
Ingredients
- ½ cup frozen mixed berries
- 1 banana, sliced
- ½ cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Toppings: sliced fresh strawberries, blueberries, granola, and/or shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the frozen mixed berries, sliced banana, almond milk, and honey (if using). Blend until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the chia seeds and 1/2 cup of water. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chia seeds have absorbed the water and the mixture has thickened to a gel-like consistency.
- Pour the berry smoothie into a jar, leaving some space at the top.
- Spoon the chia seed mixture on top of the smoothie.
- Add your favorite toppings, such as sliced fresh strawberries, blueberries, granola, and/or shredded coconut.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, give the jar a good shake to mix everything together.
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