Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

This past month I have been dealing with seasonal allergies more than other years. This smoothie has been my lifesaver, I feel so nourished and amazing, I had to share the recipe with you guys. With summer almost here and markets flooded with berries and fruits this is the season for nutrient dense, über delicious smoothies, packed with quality protein, fiber, antioxidants to nourish and feel fabulous.

For this recipe Im using frozen wild blueberries, you could totally use fresh, regular blueberries. Lately I’ve been buying Trader Joes Frozen Wild Blueberries, they’re sweet, tart with low moisture content its perfect for smoothies. Blueberries are one of the richest source of anthocyanin, a type of antioxidant that also gives blueberries its purple pigment. Anthocyanin helps reduce oxidative cell damage that reduces inflammation and may protect against type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. And importantly it tastes super delicious. I mean look at that color, it makes me so happy!

How to Make this Yummy Smoothie

• Blueberries: Frozen blueberries are the best for that thick chilled texture, ideally wild blueberries.
• Dates: are an excellent source of nutrients +natural fruit based sweetener. If you prefer a little extra sweetness throw in a couple of pitted dates. Medjool dates are plump and jammy, best for this recipe..
• Yogurt: Plain regular or Greek yogurt adds a creamy texture and boost of protein. Choose either or whatever you normally keep at home.
• Oats: oats add body and bulk to the smoothie, alternatively bananas work well too. If you prefer lower carb frozen cauliflower works beautifully.
• Superfood boosters: ground seeds like flax, hemp, chia , collagen powder or plant based quality protein powders can be added for a boost of protein, healthy fats like omega-3s, fiber, zinc, calcium, iron. These make the smoothie very nourishing and keep you satisfied longer. (optional)
• Liquids: milk helps with blending all the ingredients. I love unsweetened plain oat milk or almond milk.

• Chia seeds: adding a spoonful of chia seeds to your blueberry smoothie will provide a boost of healthy fats and fiber. Just remember chia seeds are known for gelling very quickly so consume right away or up the amount of liquid.
• Spinach: To get more greens in your smoothie, add a packed cup of raw or plain steamed spinach, only it may change the color of your smoothie to a brown color, but won’t change the taste that much.
• Banana: Frozen banana is excellent to add a good amount of healthy fruit based carb for energy and Potassium. Great if you’re on the go or a good choice for kids.
• Frozen cauliflower: a cup of frozen cauliflower is great to add extra veggie to your morning without actually tasting it. Its also great if you want to cut back on a few carbs.