Basil Mango Lime Smoothie with Chia

1 tablespoon chia seeds

½ cup water

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons honey

Finely chopped zest of ½ lime

4 fresh basil leaves

1 package (10 ounces) frozen mango chunks, thawed

2 cups fat-free vanilla yogurt

In a small bowl, combine the chia seeds, water and lime juice. Set aside for 1 hour to let the seeds plump and become gelatinous.

In a blender combine the soaked chia seeds (with the liquid), honey, lime zest, basil, mango and yogurt. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Serves four.

Nutrition values serving: 160 calories, 1 g fat (0 saturated) 33 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein, 0 cholesterol, 55 mg sodium.

Michele Kayal for The Associated Press