Blueberry, Chia and Ginger Post-Workout Smoothie
Serves: 2-4
 
Ingredients
  • 1½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1-2 ginger shots (I used the pomegranate flavor)
  • 1 scoop pea protein powder or other veggie protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon maca powder (optional)
  • 1-2 tablespoons hemp hearts (optional)
  • 1½ tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
There are two ways to let the chia gel for this smoothie:
  1. Combine all the ingredients, with the exception of chia seeds, in an upright blender and blend until smooth. Place chia seeds into a jar or bottle with a tightly fitting lid and pour about ½ of the smoothie over them. Close the vessel and shake until chia seeds are evenly incorporated into the smoothie. Combine with the rest of the smoothie, mix and let gel in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  2. Or combine chia with about ¾ cup of almond milk in a jar or bottle with a tightly fitting lid and shake until evenly mixed. Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Once chia is ready, combine the rest of the ingredients in and upright blender with the remaining ¾ cup almond milk. Mix in the gelled chia with a spoon and enjoy.
Notes
If you don't have a ginger shot, add more liquid and grated ginger to taste.
Recipe by Golubka Kitchen at https://golubkakitchen.com/a-day-of-smoothies/