Blueberries: These antioxidant powerhouses are versatile, easy to eat, and taste delicious with just about anything. Want some proof? These 11 blueberry smoothie recipes use ingredients from greens to citrus, and they all provide a super-satisfying taste without ruining your diet. Blend on and slurp up.
Velvety Blueberry Smoothie
Chia seeds, which provide this smoothie's velvety texture, are loaded with antioxidants—plus fiber that keeps you fuller longer. (Excuse us while we grab an extra scoop.)
Get the recipe: Velvety Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup original almond milk (or water)
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds (did you know these are like a dieters dream food because they make you feel full?)
- 1 banana, peeled
- 2 oranges (or 3 clementines), peeled
- 2 cups frozen blueberries
How to make blueberry smoothies
1. Add everything to the blender in the order listed (1 cup almond milk, 1 Tbsp chia seeds or 1 Tbsp of flex seeds, 1 banana, 2 oranges, and 2 cups froz blueberries) and whirl to the desired consistency. If using a Blendtec, push the smoothie button and watch it go! Serve right away (if using chia seeds, it will thicken as it stands).
If you’re interested in the nitty gritty nutritional details (I’m not to be honest, despite the fact that I’m a nurse, I like to enjoy my food without sweating the details and making sure I have enough manganese for the day), you’ll be really excited to know the following:
- Very low in saturated fat
- No cholesterol
- Low in sodium
- High in dietary fiber
- High in manganese
- Very high in vitamin B6
- Very high in vitamin C
