Delicious and naturally sweet, this blueberry smoothie recipe is full of goodness, and a is perfect way to use frozen fruit!
This tasty and nutritious smoothie is packed with healthy ingredients and takes just a few minutes to prepare. I usually have it for breakfast, but it’s a delicious pick me up any time of the day. With porridge oats, flaxseed and yogurt, it’s a filling milkshake that you can be sure is giving you plenty of health benefits. When it comes to finding energy for the day, this smoothie is a great way to kick start things.
To make this blueberry smoothie, I use frozen blueberries. This not only helps to thicken the drink slightly but also helps to make a deliciously cold and refreshing smoothie without the need to add any ice. I add the frozen fruit to a blender jug (I use a ninja blender) with the remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly until completely smooth. As well as the fruit portion, the smoothie includes a whole host of other good stuff. With blueberries and cinnamon, it has some natural sweetness. But, you could add some sugar or honey.
Ingredients For Blueberry Smoothie
Handily, a lot of ingredients that are great for smoothies are also great for long term storage. Frozen fruit and dry flaxseed / hemp, as well as turmeric, beetroot powder and cinnamon all keep well for a reasonable amount of time. This makes them and this recipe ideal for a quick, but healthy option.
- Blueberries: Frozen blueberries will also help make your smoothie cold without the need to add any ice.
- Spinach: If I’ve got fresh spinach I’ll add a small handful to this smoothie, but the recipe works with or without. it
- Dry Ingredients: Porridge Oats, Ground Flaxseed, Ground Hemp, Turmeric Powder, Beetroot Powder, Cinnamon.
- Other Ingredients: Kefir Yogurt, Water.
How To Make Blueberry Smoothie
Gathering your ingredients together takes you 3/4 of the way there with this recipe. All of the ingredients are simply combined in the blender (if you don’t have a powerful blender, check your model and the instructions and add the ingredients in the order recommended).
Step 1: Ingredients
To a blender cup, add the frozen blueberries, spinach, oats, flaxseed, hemp, turmeric, beetroot, cinnamon, yogurt and water. Add sugar or honey for more sweetness, if desired.
Step 2: Blend
Blend thoroughly until completely smooth, adding a touch more water if necessary.
Step 3: Serve
Pour the blended blueberry smoothie into a tall glass and serve.
Recipe Tips:
Yogurt: I like using kefir yogurt in this recipe but regular natural yogurt will work.
Sweet: A little sugar, honey or even maple syrup will make the smoothie sweeter if you’d like.
A delicious naturally sweet smoothie packed full of healthy ingredients.
- 75 grams frozen blueberries
- 20 grams porridge oats
- 20 grams ground flaxseed
- 8 grams hemp powder
- 100 ml kefir yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon beetroot powder
- Pinch cinnamon powder
- 1 small handful fresh baby spinach leaves (optional)
- 150ml cold water
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In a blender, add the frozen blueberries, porridge oats, flaxseed, hemp powder, kefir yogurt, turmeric, beetroot powder, cinnamon, fresh spinach leaves (if using) and water. Blend thoroughly until completely smooth.
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Pour the blueberry smoothie into a tall serving glass and serve immediately.
Do you like this blueberry smoothie recipe? If so, buying a copy of my book might appeal to you! In The American Diner Secret you can find a host of cafe and diner style recipes that you can make at home. You’ll learn how to make granola, multigrain waffles, fruit cobbler and more! You can buy The American Diner Secret in paperback or kindle form here.
- McGovern, Kenny (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 304 Pages – 03/07/2019 (Publication Date) – Robinson (Publisher)
