When I want something fast, tasty and good for me, I can always count on a smoothie like this Strawberry Peach Chia Smoothie! It’s a great way to get some added fiber, whole food carbs and protein all in a convenient glass of energizing, health-boosting goodness.
With fiber from the fruit and chia seeds and a solid serving of protein, you’ll be supporting your body with the building blocks it needs to stay healthy and thriving while sipping on the sweet taste of summer fruits! 
And hey, if you’re a fan of peaches like me check out my low-sugar lavender peach jam! It’s a great way to use peaches when they’re in season.
Chia seeds are proof that good things come in small packages! They are high in omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants which can help reduce inflammation and protect against autoimmune diseases (1). A fantastic source of protein and fiber as well as vitamin and minerals, chia seeds have been shown to be beneficial in protecting against chronic diseases such as diabetes and certain types of cancer (2).
Here are some other powerful nutrients making an appearance in this recipe…
- Strawberries are full of essential nutrients like vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, calcium, manganese, and potassium.
- Peaches are a little taste of sunshine packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and can help with blood sugar and digestion (3).
- I added a serving of my I
Vanilla Protein to provide us with essential amino acids, the ones your body can’t make on its own and must get from food.
I love this quick and easy blend and I know that you will too!
Strawberry Peach Chia Smoothie
- KEY: T=tablespoon; tsp=teaspoon
- Yield: 1 serving
- You will need: measuring cups and spoons, blender, cutting board and knife
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup peaches (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 T chia seeds
- 1 servings (30 grams) I Vanilla Protein
Directions:
- Combine the peaches, strawberries, chia seeds, protein powder and almond milk in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Garnish with strawberry or a peach wedge and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
So easy and so good! Leave me a comment and let me know if you tried it – I love hearing from you.
I Vanilla Protein is a 100% ORGANIC, high protein (20g per serving), nutrient-dense whole food protein powder combining 4 plant-based protein sources into a delicious vanilla shake to support an active lifestyle!
If you are following a healthy lifestyle, you’ll love the energy and vitality you get each time you shake it, bake it, or blend it up with I Vanilla Protein so you can boost your total daily protein intake easily!
- Ullah, Rahman et al. “Nutritional and therapeutic perspectives of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.): a review.” Journal of food science and technology vol. 53,4 (2016): 1750-8. doi:10.1007/s13197-015-1967-0. Web. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4926888
- Khalid, Waseem et al. “Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.): A therapeutic weapon in metabolic disorders.” Food science & nutrition vol. 11,1 3-16. 15 Dec. 2022, doi:10.1002/fsn3.3035. Web. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9834868/
- Wang, Yuting et al. “The impact of a novel peach gum-derived polysaccharide on postprandial blood glucose control in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice.” International journal of biological macromolecules vol. 98 (2017): 379-386. doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.01.085. Web. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28115227/
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