Chia Seed Detox Smoothie: Recipe and Nutrition

A chia seed detox smoothie blends chia seeds with berries, spinach, banana and water in 2 hours 5 minutes and makes 1 serving. Use the ai detox recipe generator to explore another combination, or browse the best detox smoothies for more ideas.

What ingredients do you need?

This recipe uses water as its base, with fruit for sweetness and spinach for a mild flavor. The 2-hour rest gives the chia seeds time to absorb water; most of the preparation time is hands-off.

• Chia seeds: 12 g, about 1 tablespoon or 1/16 cup
• Fresh mixed berries: 150 g, about 1 cup
• Fresh spinach: 30 g, about 1 cup loosely packed
• Sliced banana: 75 g, about 1/2 cup
• Water: 240 ml, about 1 cup, divided

Measure the chia seeds by weight if you want the closest match to the nutrition estimates below. For the produce, cup measurements are approximate because the size and packing of the pieces can vary.

How do you make a chia seed detox smoothie?

1. Soak the chia seeds in 120 ml (1/2 cup) of the water in a covered container. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. Rinse the berries and spinach under running water. Peel and slice the banana.
3. Add the soaked chia seeds, berries, spinach, banana and remaining 120 ml (1/2 cup) water to a blender.
4. Blend until smooth. Add a little more water if you prefer a thinner drink.
5. Serve immediately, or transfer to a covered container and refrigerate. Drink within 24 hours for best flavor, and discard it sooner if it smells sour or shows signs of spoilage.

The smoothie may thicken or separate as it stands because the chia seeds absorb liquid. Stir or reblend it before drinking, adding water if needed.

Why might it support normal detoxification?

Water helps keep you hydrated, and the chia seeds contribute fiber to the smoothie. Blending the fruit and spinach rather than straining them also keeps their edible parts in the drink.

The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste. Sweat removes only trace amounts. This smoothie can be part of a balanced diet, but it does not flush toxins or replace the work of those organs. There is no established evidence that this particular smoothie has a special detoxifying effect.

Who should be careful?

Do not swallow chia seeds dry, especially if you have difficulty swallowing: they absorb liquid and expand. If you have a swallowing disorder, ask a clinician whether this smoothie is appropriate for you. An abrupt increase in fiber can also cause gas or bloating, so consider starting with fewer chia seeds if you are not used to them.

What swaps and variations work?

Use one type of berry or a mix, depending on what you have. A sweeter banana can make the drink taste sweeter without adding a separate sweetener; a less-ripe banana will give it a milder flavor.

For a thinner smoothie, blend in extra water a little at a time. For a thicker texture, use less of the water added at the blending stage, while still using the full 120 ml (1/2 cup) to soak the chia seeds.

You can also adjust the amount of spinach to suit your taste. Changes to the ingredients or their quantities will change the smoothie's overall nutrition, so the table below applies only to the stated amount of chia seeds.

What is the nutrition per serving?

The whole recipe makes 1 serving. The following estimates are for its 12 g of chia seeds only, calculated from the supplied USDA values; they are not totals for the finished smoothie.

The berries, spinach and banana add calories and nutrients as well. A reliable total for the whole smoothie cannot be calculated from the chia-seed data alone.

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