Banana Chia Seed Smoothie

Total time: 5 minutes Serves: One Ingredients: One banana 3/4 cup of almond milk (or another type of nut/seed milk) 3 seedless dates or 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup for sweetness 3 tablespoons of chia seeds Action: 1. Add all ingredients to the blender and mix until smooth!

Variations: 1. Add 1 teaspoon cacao powder for "Chocolate Banana Chia Seed Smoothie" 2. Add a handful of strawberries for "Strawberry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie"

Tips: 1. Freeze for Banana Chia Seed Ice Cream! 2. Freeze and take out each day you need it - if you live a busy lifestyle this is awesome! 3. Freeze the banana before blending for a cooler smoothie. Benefits: + Vegan + Raw + Nutrient Dense + Aids weight loss + High in protein + Good for the digestive system + Relieves IBS + For clear skin + Brain Food + Great for the heart, can prevent heart disease or help heal heart disease + High in potassium + Relaxes the muscles, great for after a workout * Every single recipe on this website uses nature’s ingredients, only. Always choose organic, local and seasonal whenever possible.

This recipe was created by Liana Werner-Gray.

Photo taken on Liana's Iphone. That is Moscow the cat you see in the background in NYC!  This recipe is part of © 2013 The Earth Diet ™  All Rights Reserved