Don't you love a good smoothie? They're such a great way to refuel and work for breakfast, lunch or as something inbetween.
This spiced granola smoothie with chia seeds ticks all the right boxes. It's delicious, a little bit different, and will keep you going until your next meal.
Ingredients
500ml (1 pt) Almond milk
80g (3 oz) granola
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp mixed spice
1 banana
Instructions
Put the almond milk, granola, chia seeds, mixed spice and banana into your blender and blitz.
Blitz, then place in the fridge for an hour to thicken.
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You have so many amazing recipes! I'm going to give this one a try for my daughter, who has allergies. I'm always trying to get more goodness into her and this sounds amazing!
Mudpie Fridays says
We are just starting to get into smoothies. I must admit we haven't tried chia seeds but this sounds really nice so will be giving it ago. x
Emily Leary says
Awesome. I hope you really enjoy them.
Beth @ BethinaBox.com says
Oh, this looks amazing! An interesting combination of flavours too. I've never heard of Chia Seeds though.
Emily Leary says
Thanks! Oh do give them a try - they're great fun to experiment with.
Katie says
Oh yum, this sounds perfect for a busy morning. I really need to start making more time for breakfast!
Katie xoxo
Emily Leary says
Thanks! And yes, definitely make more time for brekkie - it's my favourite meal of the day.
Susan J says
I’ve been trying to find other ways to use chia. This looks so good!
Emily Leary says
Awesome. I hope you try it soon! :)
Ger (It's Me & Ethan ) says
Ohh this looks absolutely delicious !!! Is it as easy as it seems ?! I may just try this !
Emily Leary says
Oh yes! Super easy and super yummy :)
The Frenchie Mummy says
I need to try chia seeds! They are everywhere these days!
Emily Leary says
Oh yes, do! They're easy to find in the supermarket and good fun to cook with.
Claire says
This looks tasty. I love to add granola, oats or muesli into my smoothies, yummy :)
Emily Leary says
Thanks very much. I'm really pleased with how tasty it turned out and now have it often.
Elizabeth says
I often put granola in my smoothies - it's a great way to feel fuller for longer, and I love the sound of this spiced blend! Yum!
Emily Leary says
Yes it really does add substance and the spices are yummy.
Victoria says
This looks yum! I'll have to give it a go this week. Thanks for sharing!
Emily Leary says
Oh wonderful. I hope you enjoy!
Katy Stevens says
You have so many amazing recipes! I'm going to give this one a try for my daughter, who has allergies. I'm always trying to get more goodness into her and this sounds amazing!
Emily Leary says
Aw thanks so much that's really kind. I hope she enjoys it.
Angela Milnes says
This does look super tasty. I am yet to try chia seeds, it's something I need to buy and add to my food. The mixed spice sounds like a great flavour.
Emily Leary says
Thanks, yes, it works really well.
Kate - gluten free alchemist says
That's an unusual smoothie mix! Full of good stuff though to set you up for the day x
Emily Leary says
Yep! Unusual and yummy :D
Amy says
This looks like a great smoothie!And I never thought about using granola! I will give it a try.
Emily Leary says
Thanks. It's really tasty :)