Banana Chia Smoothie
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
A creamy, fiber-rich banana chia smoothie packed with wholesome nutrients for a quick kids school morning breakfast.
A smoothie that drinks like a milkshake but acts like breakfast. We blend ripe banana with chia for a creamy sip that's quietly loaded with fiber and good fats — sweet enough for school mornings, filling enough to actually last.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 2 ripe bananas (preferably frozen)
- 🫗 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 🫗 2 cups (480ml) milk or oat milk
- 🫗 2 tbsp smooth almond butter or sunflower seed butter
- 🫗 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 🫗 1 tsp vanilla extract
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
**Add to blender:** Place bananas, chia seeds, milk, nut/seed butter, cinnamon, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender.
**Blend thoroughly:** Process on high speed for 60 seconds until completely smooth, creamy, and uniform.
**Check consistency:** Add an extra splash of milk if a thinner drinkable texture is desired.
**Serve fresh:** Pour into fun cups and serve immediately.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Skipping the rest time if using whole chia: If your blender leaves whole chia seeds, let the smoothie sit for 2 minutes to soften them.
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Using unripened green bananas: Green bananas lack natural sweetness and can taste chalky in smoothies.
🔄 Variations
Nut-Free Guarantee: Use sunflower seed butter (sunbutter) instead of almond butter.
Dairy-Free / Lactose-Free: Naturally dairy-free when made with oat or almond milk.
Chocolate Twist: Add 1 teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder for a chocolate-banana flavor.
🧊 Storage
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Refrigerator: Store in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours. Shake well before drinking.
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Freezer: Pour into ice pop molds for frozen breakfast pops.
💡 Chef Tips
Use frozen bananas: Frozen bananas create a rich, thick milkshake-like texture without needing ice cubes.
Blend chia seeds completely: High-speed blenders pulverize chia seeds so there are no strange textures for picky eaters.
❓ FAQ
Are chia seeds safe for young children in smoothies? Yes, blending them breaks down their outer hull, making them completely safe and digestible.
Can I make this the night before? Yes, store it in a sealed jar in the fridge overnight.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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