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A chocolate chia smoothie on a beige placemat.
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Chocolate Chia Smoothie Recipe

This chocolate chia smoothie is a quick and easy breakfast or snack. It’s nutritious but tastes like such a treat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Resting Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 189.4kcal
Author: Jennifer Bell

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (either black or white)
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 pitted dates (or substitute 1 ripe banana)
  • 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch of sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  • Add 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 3 tablespoons cold water to a blender, then let rest for 20 minutes to soften the chia seeds.
  • Add 2 pitted dates, 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and 1 pinch of sea salt to the blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • For the best texture, enjoy right away. If stored in the fridge, the chia seeds will cause the smoothie to thicken over time.

Notes

  • Other substitutes for the pitted dates (besides ripe banana): 1 cup of berries or roughly chopped fruit (any kind you like).

Nutrition

Calories: 189.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.7g | Protein: 10.3g | Fat: 8.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 134.2mg | Potassium: 508.3mg | Fiber: 8.3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 510.9IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 390.3mg | Iron: 2.9mg