Tropical Smoothie Chia Banana Boost Copycat

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Tropical Smoothie Chia Banana Boost Copycat

This Chia Banana Boost Smoothie is a copycat recipe of Tropical Smoothie Cafe. This smoothie's secret is roasted bananas blended with delicious superfoods like almonds, chia seeds, and coconut milk. It creates a rich flavor and nourishing treat that can be used as a full meal or an afternoon snack.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: chia banana boost, chia banana smoothie, chia smoothie, superfood smoothie, tropical smoothie cafe, tropical smoothie chia banana recipe

Servings:

Calories: 580kcal

Author: Natalie Perry

Cost: 5

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Blender

Ingredients

1 banana ripe, organic
1 tablespoon chia seeds organic
¼ cup raw almonds soaked overnight
2 Medjool dates pitted and soaked for 5-10 minutes
¼ cup oats sprouted
½ teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
1 tablespoon shredded coconut
1 tablespoon peanut butter organic
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup ice

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the banana (with peel) on a baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes until it becomes soft and slightly caramelized. The banana skin will look black. Let it cool, then peel.
After soaking the almonds for at least 8 hours, drain and rinse. Soak the dates for 5-10 minutes and drain.
In a blender, combine the roasted banana, soaked almonds, soaked dates, sprouted oats, cinnamon, shredded coconut, organic peanut butter, and coconut milk. Blend until smooth.
Add ice to the blender and blend again. Taste and adjust the flavors if necessary.
Allow the smoothie to rest in the fridge for 10-20 minutes for the chia seeds to fully hydrate, then pour into a glass.
Optional: Garnish with extra shredded coconut.

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Notes

Sprouted Oats: You can buy pre-sprouted oats at health food stores or sprout your own. To sprout oats, soak whole oat groats for 12 hours, rinse and drain them, and then let them sprout for 2-3 days.

Chia Seeds: Letting the smoothie rest after blending allows the chia seeds to fully hydrate, enhancing their nutritional benefits and texture.

Soaking: Soaking the nuts and dates helps to soften them for easier blending. Be sure to get raw unsalted almonds.

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