Chia Green Super Smoothie

Green smoothies are all the rage, and are that much better with the addition of chia seeds. They are a great way to get a bold dose of veggies, fiber, and nutrients in a healthy, convenient, low‐calorie way. Recipe and photo from Chia: The Complete Guide to the Ultimate Superfood by Wayne Coates, PhD.

Serves: 1

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1½ cups pear juice, coconut water, water, or a mixture
• 3 romaine lettuce or kale leaves
• 1 small cucumber, peeled
• Parsley sprigs

Add all ingredients to a blender and liquefy using the most powerful setting. Blend until smooth. Drink immediately.

• Here are more of VegKitchen’s recipes for green smoothies.