This purple açai smoothie with subtle floral lavender extract and frozen blueberries is perfect for a morning treat. With added spinach, you’ll reap amazing nutritional benefits without compromising the taste.
Here is the recipe:
The Best Blueberry Smoothie
This creamy blueberry smoothie is packed full of fruity flavors and is the most beautiful purple color. Full of antioxidants, you can customize my best blueberry smoothie however you want.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 395kcal
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz blueberries 2 cups; fresh or frozen
- 1 banana fresh or frozen
- 5.2 oz natural yogurt or greek yogurt; 1/2 cup
- 1 cup almond milk or milk of choice - dairy or dairy-free
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or nut/seed butter of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Suggested Equipment
- Blender/Food processor
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients. Adapt the measurements based on how you like your smoothies - if you want more blueberry, add more.
- Add the ingredients to the blender. Start with the milk. Chop up your banana, then add that to the blender. Then, add the yogurt, nut butter, and vanilla (if using).
- Pour in the blueberries. Then blend to your desired consistency.
- Serve in a tall glass, either with a spoon (if you prefer it thick) or a straw (if you like it thinner). Top with your desired toppings – optional - a scoop of nut butter, coconut chips, almonds, or fresh blueberries.
How to Make Ahead and Store?
- How to make ahead and store: If you're making ahead, blend the smoothie as instructed and pour it into individual containers or freezer bags. Make sure it's sealed tight. Then it's best to freeze them. Freeze: Smoothies can last in the freezer for up to three months, so it's great to make ahead and enjoy when you want. Simply defrost them in the fridge the night before or chuck them straight in the blender with a splash of liquid. Keep in mind that your smoothie can get watered down as the ice melts.
Notes
Optional toppings: Nut butter drizzle, fresh blueberries, white coconut chips, almonds.
Optional Add-ins and Variations:
- Replace the yogurt: If you want to make the smoothie without the yogurt, use a frozen banana instead of a fresh one. You’ll still get the creamy consistency without watering it down.
- Aromatics: add a pinch of cardamom, cinnamon, or even basil.
- Citrus juice: Add a squeeze of lemon juice to lift the flavor and brighten the smoothie.
- Oatmeal: Not only are oats amazingly healthy, but they'll also keep you fuller for longer. Add 2-3tbsps of oat flour or blend your rolled oats until they look like a powder, then add before the other ingredients.
- Veggies: Kale, spinach, and even frozen peas all compliment blueberry and are a great way to sneak healthy greens into a fruity smoothie.
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 675mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 2mg
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nadine
where do you get those beautiful flowers? are these edible? hard to find edible lavender roses like that usually they sell petals
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Hi Nadine,
All the flowers I use in my recipes are edible and organically grown. I get them from a farm here in the UK – Maddocks Farm Organics. Maybe you can find some edible flowers at farmer’s markets around you? Or order online if they deliver to your area.
I hope this helps.
Hanadi Achmar
Hi is it the same benefit to use dried gojis
AlphaFoodie
Instead of Acai? The flavor will change if swapping out the two. However, goji berries would work within this smoothie recipe too and contribute a number of health benefits 🙂