Coffee and Oat Smoothie with Chia Seeds Recipe
A creamy vegan smoothie combining coffee, oats, banana, almond milk, and chia seeds for energy, fiber, and plant-based goodness.
Ingredients
- Rolled oats – ½ cup
- Brewed coffee chilled – 1 cup
- Unsweetened almond milk – 1 cup
- Banana ripe, medium – 1
- Chia seeds soaked – 2 tbsp
- Maple syrup – 1 tbsp optional
- Vanilla extract – ½ tsp
- Cocoa powder – 1 tsp optional
- Ice cubes – 4–6
Instructions
- Soak 2 tbsp chia seeds in 4 tbsp water for 5 minutes.
- Add ½ cup rolled oats to blender.
- Pour in 1 cup chilled brewed coffee and 1 cup almond milk.
- Peel and add 1 ripe banana.
- Add soaked chia gel.
- Sweeten with 1 tbsp maple syrup if needed.
- Add ½ tsp vanilla extract and 1 tsp cocoa powder if desired.
- Toss in 4–6 ice cubes.
- Blend until creamy and frothy.
- Pour into glasses and sip like the powerhouse you are.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 6 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 19%
- Potassium: 16%
- Magnesium: 12%
- Iron: 9%
- Vitamin B6: 8%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Use overnight oats for extra smoothness.
- Swap almond milk with soy milk for more protein.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth.
- Freeze banana chunks for thicker texture.
- Sprinkle chia seeds on top for crunch and Instagram-worthy flair.