Apple, Lime and Chia Smoothie

By Martha Rose Shulman

Published February 18, 2014

  • Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
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Total Time
2 minutes
Rating
4(267)
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I love the pale green color of this smoothie. Granny Smith and lime make a great marriage and the yogurt and chia seeds make the sweet and tart smoothie substantial enough to get me through the morning.

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Ingredients

Yield:Serves 1

  • 1 organic Granny Smith or Pippin apple, cored and cut in chunks

  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar

  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

  • 1 or 2 ice cubes

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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

56 grams carbs; 32 milligrams cholesterol; 328 calories; 2 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 14 grams fat; 7 grams fiber; 116 milligrams sodium; 10 grams protein; 45 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Tip

  • Advance preparation: This is best when freshly made.

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Comments

Lauren

Interesting; relatively thin for a smoothy and not too sweet. I'll make it again.

CV

I really enjoy this smoothie as-is but like to freeze my apples the night before to get the kind of texture I want. If it ends up too thick (and I don’t feel like pivoting to a smoothie bowl), I add some coconut or almond milk. It’s a refreshing breakfast!

Carmyn

Add more chia seeds, like a couple of tablespoons. Delish!

Jan J

A teaspoon of matcha powder makes a great addition. Love the apple and lime freshness of this smoothie.

Kris

Add avocado and a bit more chia for a thicker, creamier texture.

Lorraine

I don’t agree with increasing the chia seeds to tablespoons for this portion size unless you double recipe. Chia seeds are great but I find too much in a recipe I actually get a belly ache.

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