By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 4, 2026
Serves 2
173 cal · 5 min
Coconut, Banana & Berry Smoothie with Chia Seeds
Recipe GLPRfcb696c1b64728
A creamy and refreshing smoothie blending frozen berries, ripe banana, and almond butter with coconut milk and a bright pop of fresh orange juice. Chia seeds add a nutritious boost and pleasant texture to this naturally dairy-free breakfast drink that's ready in minutes.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 banana, broken into pieces
2 cups frozen berries (blueberries, strawberries, or mixed)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
½ cup coconut milk
¾ cup cold water
½ cup juice of 1 orange (approximately ½ cup)
1 teaspoon raw honey (optional)
Directions
Add the almond butter, banana pieces, frozen berries, chia seeds, coconut milk, water, and orange juice to a high-speed blender.
Blend on high speed for 60–90 seconds, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no visible berry chunks remaining.
Taste the smoothie; if desired, add honey for extra sweetness and blend for a few seconds to incorporate.
Divide the smoothie between two glasses and serve immediately while cold.
Comments
This smoothie delivers solid value at roughly $2–2.50 per serving, assuming frozen berries and basic pantry staples; the cost driver is almond butter at about $8 per jar but it stretches across many uses. All ingredients are readily available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or Walmart—nothing requires a special trip. The five-minute claim is honest for a blender drink with no chopping involved. It's flexible and works well for weeknight breakfasts or quick lunches, though it's a same-day consumption item and doesn't reheat meaningfully; the real limitation is that it's a beverage, not a meal, so a hungry eater will need something alongside it.
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