Fig and Chia Seed Smoothie
A nutritious morning smoothie made with figs, almond milk and chia seed pudding.
Fig and Chia Seed Smoothie A nutritious morning smoothie made with figs, almond milk and chia seed pudding. |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2servings | 10min |
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Ingredients
Chia Seed Pudding
- 6tablespoons chia seeds
- 2cups coconut milkyou can also use any other dairy free milk
- 1teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2tablespoons maple syruphoney can also be used
Smoothie
- 6fresh figskeep two for the garnish
- 2cups almond milk
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2teaspoon vanilla essence
Instructions
- For the Chia Seed Pudding: In a ceramic mixing bowl, combine the chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup and vanilla essence.
- Stir until well combined. Cover with clingfilm and refrigerate overnight. You can also give it two stirs once or twice to keep the chia seeds from clinging together.
- Once you are ready to enjoy your smoothie, scoop the soaked chia seed pudding in the bottom of your smoothie glasses.
- Cut two figs lengthwise in slices, and arrange on the inside of your smoothie glasses.
- For the smoothie: You can peel your figs, or simply roughly chop them and blend with almond milk, vanilla essence and one frozen banana until smooth.
- Carefully pour the smoothie into your glasses, on top of the chia pudding. Enjoy!