Blueberry Chia Seed Shake

Required Materials

• Fruits and nuts: 150g fresh blueberries (frozen blueberries can also be used), 10 almonds or other nuts (can be chosen according to personal taste, such as cashews, almonds, etc.).
  
• Seed type: 30 grams of chia seeds.
  
• Liquid type: 200ml of milk (can choose from whole milk, low-fat milk, or plant-based milk such as almond milk, oat milk, etc.), 2-3 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup (can adjust sweetness according to personal taste), 1-2 drops of lemon juice (optional, used to enhance flavor).
  
• Other: Moderate amount of ice cubes (added according to personal preference).
  preparation in advance

Put Kia seeds into a small bowl, add 100 ml of milk, stir well, let Kia seeds fully absorb the milk, swell into gel, and set aside for standby. This process takes about 15-20 minutes.

Chop almonds and other nuts into small pieces for later use. If frozen blueberries are used, they should be thawed in advance or fresh blueberries should be used directly, washed and drained of water.

Production steps

Put the processed blueberries and chopped nuts into the blender.
Add the already soaked chia seeds and milk mixture, then pour in the remaining 100 milliliters of milk. If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup, and then add 1-2 drops of lemon juice (lemon juice can be added or not, it can add a fresh sour taste to the milkshake and balance the sweetness).
Start the blender and mix all the ingredients into a delicate milkshake like texture. If the milkshake is too thick, you can add some milk or water in moderation to adjust the consistency; If you feel it's not sweet enough, you can also add a little more honey or maple syrup.
After stirring evenly, add an appropriate amount of ice cubes according to personal preference and stir again for a few seconds to make the milkshake even more refreshing. However, if using frozen blueberries, ice cubes can also be omitted to avoid the milkshake being too cold and affecting the taste.

Plate installation and decoration

Pour the prepared Blueberry Chia Seed Shake into a glass and sprinkle some extra chia seeds or blueberries on the surface of the milkshake as a decoration to enhance its aesthetic appeal. A delicious and nutritious blueberry chia seed milkshake is now complete.

Nutritional Value and Tips

Blueberries are rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin K, and flavonoids, which help protect the body from free radical damage and are also very beneficial for eye health.
Chia seeds are a high-quality source of plant protein, rich in nutrients such as dietary fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids, which can increase satiety, help control weight, and have certain benefits for heart health.
Milk is a good source of calcium and protein, and if plant-based milk is chosen, it can also provide corresponding nutrients, such as almond milk rich in vitamin E and oat milk rich in dietary fiber.