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Saffron Chia Smoothie

This Saffron Chia Smoothie is a creamy, refreshing, and nutritious Indian-style drink made with saffron, chia seeds, milk, and dates. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or mid-day energy boost.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Course: Beverage, Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup chilled milk (dairy or almond milk)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds soaked for 10 minutes
  • 2-3 strands saffron soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk for color
  • 2 dates deseeded
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

Equipment

  • blender

Method
 

  1. Add milk, soaked chia seeds, saffron milk, dates, and cardamom powder to a blender.
  2. Blend for 20-30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour into a glass and serve chilled. You can garnish with a few saffron strands or a pinch of chia seeds.

Notes

For extra protein, add 2 tbsp Greek yogurt. For a vegan version, use almond or oat milk and replace dates with jaggery syrup if preferred.