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6 Comments · February 16, 2015

Blackberry, Basil & Chia Smoothie

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Blackberry, Basil & Chia Smoothie

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Dan and I have spent the last couple of days in the sunshine state for our friends' wedding. I've taken the time to decompress and detach from technology, and the downtime has been rejuvenating.

As I write this from the comforts of our compact rental car, we're making our way to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter where we'll spend the day before heading back to Chicago late this evening. I never finished the series -- still have grand plans to go back and immerse myself page-by-page -- but I'm so excited to meander through the magical streets of Hogsmeade. A healthy dose of childhood wonder and laughter is good for the soul, right?

Also good for the soul: smoothies like this one...

Blackberry, Basil & Chia Smoothie

Amethyst-hued.

Creamy.

Slightly tart.

Yet sweet in all the right ways.

Antioxidant-laden.

Graced with subtle herbaceous flair.

Downright lovely.

To make this smoothie, you'll add a frozen banana, water, fresh blackberries, ice, basil leaves, and chia seeds to a blender. Blend on high for a minute or two, pour into a glass, and slurp away. There's something wintry about this smoothie, and the chia seeds lend a richness that's filling and satisfying. The basil adds a pop of freshness to cut through the creaminess of the banana, and you can easily swap the blackberries for another berry that you have on hand (strawberries and blueberries are great options). Overall, this one is a great go-to morning smoothie that offers energy, ease, and satisfying flavors.

Blackberry, Basil & Chia Smoothie

Blackberry, Basil & Chia Smoothie

Blackberry, Basil & Chia Smoothie

Blackberry, Basil & Chia Smoothie

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Blackberry, Basil & Chia Smoothie
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Blackberry, Basil & Chia Smoothie

To make this blackerry, basil & chia smoothie, you'll add a frozen banana, water, fresh blackberries, ice, basil leaves, and chia seeds to a blender. Blend on high for a minute or two, pour into a glass, and slurp away. There's something wintry about this smoothie, and the chia seeds lend a richness that's filling and satisfying. The basil adds a pop of freshness to cut through the creaminess of the banana, and you can easily swap the blackberries for another berry that you have on hand (strawberries and blueberries are great options).
Course Breakfast, Smoothie, Snack
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe and speckled banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen
  • ¾ cup filtered water
  • â…” cup fresh blackberries
  • ½ cup ice
  • ¼ cup basil leaves
  • 2 soft and sticky Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender. Blend on for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth.
  • Pour into a glass, and serve immediately.

 

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Comments

  1. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    February 17, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    I usually make smoothies for breakfast - so this blackberry, basil chia recipe is just perfect for me. So healthy and so delicious!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      February 19, 2015 at 11:43 am

      Thanks, Thalia! Smoothies are my go-to breakfast as well. I love how energizing and versatile they are!

      Reply
  2. Celeste Jackson says

    February 18, 2015 at 8:59 am

    5 stars
    I love the addition of basil to this smoothie! A nice twist!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      February 19, 2015 at 11:41 am

      Thank you! It adds a pop of freshness, which I love!

      Reply
  3. Heather Mason says

    February 19, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    looks delicious! I love berries and basil!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      February 20, 2015 at 11:06 am

      Thanks, Heather!

      Reply

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