Blueberry Banana Smoothie
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5
Blueberry Banana Smoothie
Description
Combining 1 cup of blueberries and 2 large bananas with milk and chia seeds in a blender creates a smooth, vibrant smoothie. The fruit puree offers sweetness and a creamy consistency, while chia seeds add slight thickness and a nutritional boost. If fresh fruits are used, adding ice enhances the chill and texture.
Variations include adding natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or dates for extra sweetness, and incorporating greens such as spinach or kale for added nutrition without overpowering flavor. Substituting blueberries with other frozen fruits can tailor the taste. Protein powders or seeds like flax or hemp can boost sustenance when desired.
This smoothie serves well as a quick breakfast or snack, delivering fruit, fiber, and hydration in an easy-to-make drink.
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries no need to thaw, fresh or frozen
- 2 large bananas no need to thaw, fresh or frozen
- 1 1/2 cups milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ice if using fresh fruits
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor. (1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 2 large fresh or frozen bananas, 1 1/2 cups milk of choice, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, and ice if using)
- Process until smooth.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Add a natural sweetener like honey, maple syrup, or a Medjool date if you prefer the smoothie sweeter.
- Include a handful or two of greens such as spinach or kale to increase nutritional content without affecting flavor notably.
- Substitute blueberries with other frozen fruits like strawberries, raspberries, mango, cherries, pineapple, or peaches as preferred.
- Enhance the smoothie by adding protein powder, flax seed, hemp seeds, or oats for added texture and nutrition.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1smoothie | |
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 850mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 477IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 272mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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