Fruit and Chia Smoothie

Chia seeds are a super food known for dietary fibre.

Yield: Serves 2 -3

Fruit and Chia Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries
  • 1/2 cup undrained canned crushed pineapple
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 - 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar

Directions

  1. Soak chia seeds in warm water for 15 minutes. Chia seeds should form a gel.
  2. Place chia seed gel and remaining ingredients (apple juice through honey) in a blender; purée until smooth. Pour into glasses. Serve immediately.