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This positively unbelievable blueberry smoothie recipe was one in all my favs final summer time as a result of it critically tastes identical to a blueberry muffin. As a result of I’m the muffin queen, I knew I needed to create a smoothie recipe that had that cozy, freshly baked taste. My bakery-style blueberry muffins are one in all my favs (and hottest) so I basically turned them into this wild blueberry muffin smoothie!

Not solely is that this smoothie scrumptious, however it’s additionally full of nourishing components, loads of protein, fiber, and antioxidants to assist fill you up and make you’re feeling wonderful. 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, they usually take the flavour of this blueberry smoothie recipe to the following 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 shade however are additionally proven to cut back irritation and assist to forestall cell injury. Wild blueberries even have a considerably increased quantity of antioxidants and anthocyanin than common blueberries!

The whole lot you’ll must make this blueberry smoothie

After I say this blueberry smoothie tastes like a blueberry muffin, I imply it! You’ll want a handful of components and mix-ins to get the proper texture and taste, plus I’ve included much more methods to customise the flavour beneath. Right here’s all the things 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 beneath for a notice on utilizing dates!
• Greek yogurt: generally I like to make use of vanilla greek yogurt for further taste, however be at liberty to make use of plain if that’s what you might 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 need 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

Observe 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 a minimum of 5 minutes. This may assist them soften up and be excellent for mixing. Whereas the dates are soaking you may get all of your different components out, measured and prepared.

Attempt these wonderful 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 virtually 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 great distance and provides a beautiful brightness to the smoothie. It received’t make the smoothie bitter or tart, simply much more refreshing.
• Vanilla protein powder: if you happen to’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 in all 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: if you happen to’re seeking 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 shade.
• Frozen cauliflower: you could possibly additionally throw in a cup of frozen cauliflower to thicken your smoothie much more and get further veggies in. You received’t even be capable to style it!

Suggestions for making the most effective blueberry smoothie

With just a few simple ideas & methods you’ll have a superbly thick, scrumptious blueberry muffin smoothie very quickly:

1. Use frozen fruit. Utilizing frozen wild blueberries on this recipe is finest because it helps hold the smoothie chilly and thick. Ice can water down the smoothie taste and sometimes doesn’t mix as nicely, so it’s finest to skip it except completely vital.
2. Add extra liquid. Don’t be afraid so as to add extra liquid in case your smoothie is simply too thick or received’t totally mix — particularly if you happen to’re including extra mix-ins. Excessive powered blenders are inclined to mix frozen fruit a lot better, so when you have an everyday or private dimension blender, you might want so as to add extra milk.
3. Begin on low pace. Begin the blender on low pace, then steadily improve to excessive to assist mix all components. Lastly, finish with the blender on low pace.
4. Sweeten it up. This blueberry smoothie must be excellent candy however if you happen to’d prefer it sweeter you may 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 wonderful 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 appreciated it. Take pleasure in, xo!

Wild Blueberry Muffin Smoothie

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Complete Time 5 minutes minutes

ServesServes 1 serving

Unimaginable blueberry smoothie made with wild blueberries that tastes identical to a freshly baked blueberry muffin! This nutritious blueberry muffin smoothie is of course sweetened with out banana, has a lift of protein from greek yogurt, and is crammed with muffin taste due to rolled oats & flax. Elective taste add-ins included for this scrumptious breakfast or snack!

Substances

• 1 cup frozen wild blueberries (they’ve the most effective taste!)
• 2 giant Medjool dates, pitted and softened if vital
• ½ cup vanilla greek yogurt (plain additionally works however vanilla has higher taste!)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
• 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
• ¼ cup rolled oats, gluten free if desired
• ⅔ cup unsweetened oat or almond milk (or sub any milk of selection!)
• Elective add-ins:
• ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder of selection

Directions

• Add all components to a excessive powered blender: blueberries, dates, yogurt, flaxseed meal, hemp hearts, rolled oats and milk. Be at liberty so as to add any non-obligatory add-ins to your smoothie if you happen to’d like. Mix till clean, including extra milk to skinny, if vital. Pour right into a glass and luxuriate in! Serves 1. Be at liberty to double the recipe to serve 2.

Recipe Notes

It’s possible you’ll want to melt your dates: to take action soak your pitted dates in 1 cup of very heat water for a minimum of 5 minutes. This may assist them soften up and be excellent for mixing.
Whereas the dates are soaking you may get all of your different components out, measured and prepared.
See the complete publish for simple & scrumptious methods to customise your blueberry smoothie!

Diet

Serving: 1smoothieEnergy: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 63.4gProtein: 14.6gFats: 14.8gSaturated Fats: 2.8gFiber: 6.4gSugar: 26.4g