Blackberry Lime Smoothie With Chia Seeds and Cashews Recipe

Name: Blackberry Lime Smoothie With Chia Seeds and Cashews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon soaked chia seeds (1 teaspoon dry unsoaked); 1 heaped tablespoon cashews (1/2 ounce), soaked overnight in water and drained; 1 heaped cup blackberries (about 5 ounces); 3/4 cup limeade (see below); 1 tablespoons geranium syrup (see below) or 1 teaspoon rose water; 2 ice cubes; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 to 1 1/4 cups fresh lime juice (to taste); 4 to 5 cups water, to taste (or for a variation, sparkling water)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon soaked chia seeds (1 teaspoon dry unsoaked)
1 heaped tablespoon cashews (1/2 ounce), soaked overnight in water and drained
1 heaped cup blackberries (about 5 ounces)
3/4 cup limeade (see below)
1 tablespoons geranium syrup (see below) or 1 teaspoon rose water
2 ice cubes
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 to 1 1/4 cups fresh lime juice (to taste)
4 to 5 cups water, to taste (or for a variation, sparkling water)

1
To make the limeade, combine 1/2 1/2 cup water and 1/2 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Turn down the heat and simmer until the sugar dissolves.
3
Remove from the heat and allow to cool, then combine with the lime juice and additional 4 to 5 cups water.
4
For To make geranium syrup, make the syrup as directed above, and when you take it off the heat, pour 1/2 1/2 cup over 1 sprig rose geranium and allow to steep for 30 minutes.
5
Remove the rose geranium sprig from the syrup.
6
To soak the chia seeds, place in a jar or bowl and add 4 tablespoons water for every tablespoon of chia seeds.
7
Place in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
8
The seeds and water will be become gelatinous.
9
Soak the cashews overnight and drain.
10
Scoop up a tablespoon of seeds with the gooey liquid and place in a blender (dont worry, your smoothie wont have this consistency).
11
Add the remaining ingredients and blend for 1 full minute at high speed.
12
Strain through a medium-mesh strainer and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon soaked chia seeds (1 teaspoon dry unsoaked), 1 heaped tablespoon cashews (1/2 ounce), soaked overnight in water and drained, 1 heaped cup blackberries (about 5 ounces), 3/4 cup limeade (see below), and more.

Yes, Blackberry Lime Smoothie With Chia Seeds and Cashews falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Blackberry Lime Smoothie With Chia Seeds and Cashews

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