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Recipe: Chia Green Superfood Smoothies and Chia Seed Gel

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CHIA GREEN SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIES

"This superfood cleanse-style smoothie makes a super-satisfying snack. The apple juice and grapes give it just the right amount of sweetness, while the ginger and lemon provide a nice kick. If you add in a small handful of raw almonds and enjoy the whole recipe for yourself, you've got the perfect meal replacement."

3⁄4 cup 100% pure apple juice (not from concentrate), at room temperature
1 tablespoon white chia seeds
1 cup firmly packed fresh baby spinach or baby kale
1 cup seedless green grapes, frozen
1⁄2 cup chopped, peeled or unpeeled, English cucumber
1⁄4 Hass avocado, peeled
1⁄4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1 small lemon)
2 teaspoons peeled, grated fresh ginger

TO MAKE THE CHIA SEED GEL:
In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the apple juice and chia seeds and let stand for about 20 minutes. (Makes about 7⁄8 cup apple-chia gel.)

TO MAKE THE SMOOTHIES:
Place the apple-chia gel, spinach, grapes, cucumber, avocado, mint, lemon juice, and ginger in a blender. Cover and puree until smooth.

Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

Makes 2 servings
Used by permission to Recipelink.com from Ten Speed Press
Adapted from source: The Chia Cookbook by Janie Hoffman

"Luscious and rich in the right stuff, including protein, calcium and fiber, and with creamy texture and pleasing sweetness." - From: AICR

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