The Greatest Blueberry Smoothie (tastes like a muffin!)

I’m SO excited to ring in a brand new month with model new smoothie recipes. Buckle up kiddies as a result of each Monday in Might, I’m bringing you a superb, nutrient dense, ridiculously good smoothie recipe to convey you pleasure and nourish your physique, thoughts and soul earlier than you start your week.

First up: this totally unbelievable blueberry smoothie recipe that critically tastes identical to a blueberry muffin. As a result of I’m the muffin queen, I knew I wished to create a smoothie recipe that had that cozy, freshly baked taste. My bakery-style blueberry muffins are one among my favs (and hottest) so I basically turned them into this wild blueberry muffin smoothie!

Not solely is that this smoothie scrumptious, but it surely’s additionally full of nourishing elements, loads of protein, fiber, and antioxidants to assist fill you up and make you’re feeling superb. You’re going to LOVE this one.

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What are wild blueberries?

Wild blueberries are smaller and extra flavorful than common blueberries as a result of they’ve much less water in them. They’re deliciously candy and slightly tangy, and so they take the flavour of this blueberry smoothie recipe to the subsequent stage.

Wild blueberries are additionally full of antioxidants and a compound referred to as anthocyanin. These not solely give the blueberries their deep blue/purple coloration however are additionally proven to cut back irritation and assist to stop cell harm. Wild blueberries even have a considerably larger quantity of antioxidants and anthocyanin than common blueberries!

The whole lot you’ll must make this blueberry smoothie

Once I say this blueberry smoothie tastes like a blueberry muffin, I imply it! You’ll want a handful of elements and mix-ins to get the proper texture and taste, plus I’ve included much more methods to customise the flavour under. Right here’s every little thing you’ll want:

• Wild blueberries: you’ll want to use frozen wild blueberries to maintain the smoothie good and chilly.
• Medjool dates: we’re naturally sweetening this blueberry smoothie with out banana by mixing in Medjool dates. See under for a observe on utilizing dates!
• Greek yogurt: typically I like to make use of vanilla greek yogurt for additional taste, however be at liberty to make use of plain if that’s what you may have — I’ve examined each methods and it’s simply as delish. Greek yogurt provides a creamy texture and enhance of protein.
• Vanilla: you’ll additionally wish to add slightly vanilla extract for much more taste.
• Dietary boosters: we’re mixing in flaxseed meal and hemp hearts for a lift of omega-3s, fiber, protein, magnesium, iron & zinc. Good day, superfoods! These make the smoothie tremendous nourishing and filling and enhance the thickness.
• Rolled oats: the important thing ingredient on this recipe to make it style like a real blueberry muffin smoothie! Rolled oats add that freshly baked taste and heartiness.
• Milk: be at liberty to make use of any milk you’d like to assist mix up the blueberry smoothie. I like to make use of unsweetened oat or almond milk to maintain it dairy free and for added muffin taste.

Don’t overlook this trick when utilizing dates

Be aware that you could be want to melt your dates earlier than including them to the blender. To take action, merely soak your pitted dates in 1 cup of very heat water for at the least 5 minutes. This can assist them soften up and be excellent for mixing. Whereas the dates are soaking you may get all of your different elements out, measured and prepared.

Attempt these superb taste boosters

This wild blueberry smoothie is scrumptious as-is, however be at liberty to combine it up with these enjoyable taste boosters!

• Almond extract: I LOVE including only a drop or two of almond extract to make the blueberry smoothie style like cake. Mmmm blueberry cake for breakfast.
• Cinnamon: a pinch of cinnamon actually brings out that cozy, freshly baked muffin taste. I nearly all the time add cinnamon to my muffin recipes, so it’s the proper addition to this smoothie.
• Lemon zest: slightly little bit of lemon zest goes a good distance and provides an exquisite brightness to the smoothie. It gained’t make the smoothie bitter or tart, simply much more refreshing.
• Vanilla protein powder: for those who’d like much more vanilla taste (and a lift of protein) be at liberty so as to add a scoop of your favourite vanilla protein powder! I like Aloha and 4 Sigmatic.

Trying so as to add much more vitamin?

Attempt one among these simple mix-ins:

• Chia seeds: add in a tablespoon of chia seeds to your blueberry smoothie for a lift of wholesome fat and fiber.
• Spinach: for those who’re trying to get extra greens in your smoothie, strive including a cup or two of uncooked or cooked spinach. You’ll by no means be capable to style it, however simply know that it could change the colour of your smoothie to a brownish coloration.
• Frozen cauliflower: you would additionally throw in a cup of frozen cauliflower to thicken your smoothie much more and get additional veggies in. You gained’t even be capable to style it!

Suggestions for making the most effective blueberry smoothie

With a number of simple suggestions & methods you’ll have a wonderfully thick, scrumptious blueberry muffin smoothie very quickly:

1. Use frozen fruit. Utilizing frozen wild blueberries on this recipe is finest because it helps maintain the smoothie chilly and thick. Ice can water down the smoothie taste and infrequently doesn’t mix as nicely, so it’s finest to skip it except completely essential.
2. Add extra liquid. Don’t be afraid so as to add extra liquid in case your smoothie is just too thick or gained’t absolutely mix — particularly for those who’re including extra mix-ins. Excessive powered blenders are inclined to mix frozen fruit significantly better, so in case you have an everyday or private measurement blender, you might want so as to add extra milk.
3. Begin on low pace. Begin the blender on low pace, then progressively improve to excessive to assist mix all elements. Lastly, finish with the blender on low pace.
4. Sweeten it up. This blueberry smoothie needs to be excellent candy however for those who’d prefer it sweeter you’ll be able to add a 1/2 tablespoon of honey, pure maple syrup or one other Medjool date.
5. Use your fav milk. Be at liberty to make use of any milk you’d like in smoothie recipes! Oat and almond milk are inclined to have a impartial style that’s excellent for this muffin impressed smoothie, coconut milk will add a extra tropical and creamy taste, and common milk will add a lift of protein.

Prep this blueberry smoothie for later

Sure, you may make this wild blueberry smoothie forward of time! I’ve three superb methods to prep & retailer smoothies proper in your freezer. Be taught the ice dice tray, mason jar and freezer pack strategies.

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I hope you like this wild blueberry muffin smoothie! In the event you make it you’ll want to depart a remark and a score so I understand how you favored it. Take pleasure in, xo!