Smoothie’s are such an easy way to add nutrients and vitamins to your daily routine, if made correctly. As a busy mom of three and always on the go I admit I need a little extra help when it comes to getting in the recommended veggies and fruit in my diet. This Carrot Pineapple Chia Smoothie Recipe is easy to make and full of lots of flavor.
Carrot Pineapple Chia Smoothie Recipe
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- 1/2 Cup Pineapple Juice
- 2 Carrots, peeled and cubed
- 1.5 tablespoon Chia Seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water (or more per consistency preference)
- 1 banana, medium
- Juice of one lime, more for garnish
- Mix in chia seeds in 1/4 cup pf water and set aside.
- In meantime, in a blender jar, add all remaining ingredients except salt, then puree until smooth. Mix in chia seeds soaked in water. Stir well to loosen the seeds in smoothie. Add salt per taste.
- Pour in to glass and serve. Garnish with lime (optional)
Benefits of the Chia Seed
Enjoy chia seeds for their flavor and to boost the fiber, protein, calcium, antioxidants, and omega-3s in your diet.
Tiffany Dover says
I would have never in my life tried this until reading this article. It sounds and looks really good!
Rhiannon Rowland says
I need to get some chia seeds, I have read of their benefits many times.
Carrie Groneman says
This looks so refreshing, wonderful and good for you too! I featured it on my FB page and thanks so much for linking up at the Wonderful Wed. Blog Hop! Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow
Kim @ TMTOMH says
YUMMERS! Thanks for sharing at The Handmade Hangout. Pinned and I can’t wait to try it!
xxx
Kim
Miz Helen says
We will just love your Carrot Pineapple Chia Smoothie, yum! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Michelle says
Smoothie queen here. Always looking for new recipes. This is a keeper, I have all those ingredients on hand. Sunday morning smoothie here we come!
Christine GW says
I will need to try this recipe! I love putting chia seeds in a lot of things, but have never tried them in a juice smoothie.
jeevon kay says
My new obsession is making smoothies for my family. This one looks yummy and healthy. will make this tomorrow. thanks for sharing
Nicole Dziedzic says
I love chia seeds, i put them in just about everything that i can, like my Greek yogurt. This is a great way to use them too. Looks yummy!
Rosie says
This sounds excellent both yummy and healthy – I’d love to make it!!!
David Fultner says
This sounds as if it would be cool and refreshing.