Blueberry Smoothie
This sweet and creamy smoothie is the perfect way to chill out.
Yield: serving
Equipment
- standard blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen, about 5 ounces
- ½ cup full-fat yogurt plain or vanilla flavored
- 1 cup milk or almond milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large pinch lemon zest about ¼ teaspoon, optional
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or 1-2 pitted dates
- 2-4 ice cubes if using fresh blueberries
- fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Blend all of the ingredients except ice (only use ice if using fresh blueberries).
- Add the ice once everything is smooth. Continue blending until you no longer hear chunks of ice.
Notes
- Blender: A high-speed blender like a Vitamix is recommended.
- Vegan or paleo: Use non-dairy milk and yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 308cal | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 394mg | Total Carbs: 55g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 45g | Net Carbs: 51g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 492mg | Iron: 1mg