Blueberry Smoothie
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5
Blueberry Smoothie
Description
This smoothie combines apple juice as a liquid base with ripe banana and frozen blueberries, which provide fruitiness and antioxidants. Vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt adds creaminess and protein, resulting in a thick and smooth drink when blended thoroughly. The frozen blueberries give the smoothie a chilled consistency without needing ice.
The balance between the naturally sweet banana and juice complements the tartness of the blueberries while the yogurt rounds out the texture. The ingredients blend uniformly into a visually appealing light purple color. Optional garnishes such as fresh blueberries and mint can offer added freshness and an appealing presentation.
Serve this blueberry smoothie chilled as a nutritious start to the day, a light dessert, or a refreshing snack. Substituting the juice with alternatives like almond milk or dairy milk alters the flavor and mouthfeel but maintains the smoothie’s creamy body.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups apple juice can substitute white grape juice, dairy milk, or almond milk
- 1 banana halved
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries frozen
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt vanilla flavor
- Blueberry optional, fresh, for garnish
- mint optional, fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the apple juice, banana, blueberries and Greek yogurt in a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour into glasses and serve, topped with blueberries and mint if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 17.6mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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