HowTo Make a Chia Max Protein Smoothie - Eating Healthy on a Budget

in #food7 years ago

I decided after spending a fortune at my local Tropical Smoothie that it was time to learn how to make my own Chia Max Smoothie! Here is how:

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Cut up a frozen banana and add to the blender.

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Add 1/4 cup Almond Milk

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Cut up and add a few strawberries.

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Sprinkle on 1/4 cup Chia Seeds

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These add antioxidants for good health.

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Speaking of healthy, don’t forget 1/4 cup coconut.

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Mmmm. Now, we’re talking...

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Next up, let’s add almonds,

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Bulk up with some grains. I add a 1/4 cup of oats and cream of wheat.

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Next, flavor with honey.

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And, of course, load on the protein. I use peanut butter but some people also add a powdered protein supplement here, too.

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Now, just top it off with the secret ingredient: water!

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This combo is ready to blend.

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I love our little Magic Bullet but a blender works, too

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There you have it. A Chia Max Protein Smoothie!

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Eating healthy and saving a fortune! Yum! This mom is thrilled! Do you have a favorite smoothie? I’d love some ideas! Comment below!

Blessings, Gator

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chia* seeds are awesome

Yes, they are! They are what give it the thick bubbly, like a tapioca smoothie. And, mm so good for you. I love your blog. Thanks for stopping by mine. Much appreciated. Happy 2018. Blessings

Magic Bullets are the best!! How many calories??

I love our Magic Bullet. I don’t how many calories. That’s a great question. I’m actually trying to put on some weight. Thanks for checking it out. I’m going to try more smoothietin the future. Blessings!

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Great idea. Good share.
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