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    Balanced Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

    Breakfast, Drinks, Recipes

    Disclosure: This post was made in partnership with the US Highbush Blueberry Council. Thank you for supporting the work we do here at Food Heaven Made Easy!

    Does the thought of making breakfast every morning stress you out? Well, it shouldn’t.

    Balanced Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

    Here’s what breakfast should be: the absolute easiest meal of the day. Hands down.

    If it’s not, you may be going about it all wrong.

    The reason we ask these questions is because about half of our patients report skipping breakfast most mornings. That means they aren’t having their first food contact until lunch, which can lead to overeating due to dropped blood sugar levels. Most people get that breakfast is important, but they still don’t make it happen. When we ask them why, they usually report that they “just don’t have the time.” And that’s typically because their idea of a healthy breakfast means a big ordeal.

    But we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be.

    This balanced blueberry breakfast smoothie hits all of the major food groups (carbs, fat, protein), and can be whipped up in less time that it takes you to check IG before you get out of bed.  Most importantly, it’s SATISFYING and FILLING. We guarantee you’ll stay full for hours on this one.

    This brekky will also count as one of your vegetable servings for the day (thanks to the nutrient powerhouse that is spinach) and almost two servings of fruit (hello banana and blueberries).  In case you missed it, we teamed up with the US Highbush Blueberry Council to bring you a series of mouthwatering recipes featuring this little blue dynamo.  We’re fans of this nutrition powerhouse because just one cup of fresh blueberries provides four essential nutrients: vitamin C, fiber, vitamin K and manganese, and phytonutrients called polyphenols. This group includes anthocyanins (163.3 mg/100 g), which are compounds that give blueberries their blue color.

    In addition to blueberries, we made sure to add peanut butter to the mix. Two tablespoons of peanut butter contain 14% of your vitamin E needs for the day, plus 21% of your niacin, 9% of your vitamin B6 and 6% of your potassium and zinc. It’s also rich in monounsaturated fatty acids —the good fats that play a role in keeping your heart healthy.

    The beauty of this recipe, is that you can drink it on the go. I like to add it to my bottle, pop the lid and drink on my way to work. Are you excited to give this recipe a try? Good, because it’s easy AF. All you do is toss the ingredients into a blender and press go. Start with 1 cup of milk and add more as needed (depending on the blender, you may need additional liquid for it to blend smoothly).

    What about you? Do you eat breakfast most mornings? If not what gets in the way? Would you be willing to give a simple recipe like this a try? Let us know in the comments below!

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    Balanced Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie
    Ingredients
    • 1 cup of U.S. Highbush Blueberries fresh or frozen
    • 1-2 cups of unsweetened soy milk
    • ½ banana
    • 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter
    • 2 cups of spinach
    • 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
    • OPTIONAL: Ice as needed for desired consistency
    Instructions
    1. Add everything to a blender and press go!
    2. Start with 1 cup of soy milk and add more as needed (depending on the blender, you may need the additional liquid for it to blend smoothly).

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    1. theblackcat says

      February 19, 2019 at 2:53 am

      Loved this smoothie, it’s on my list for before work quick breakfasts. Tastes fruity and delicious, not ‘like grass’ which my husband was expecting.

      Reply
      • Wendy says

        February 19, 2019 at 7:27 pm

        Ha! Happy to hear he enjoyed it. Definitely not a fan of grassy flavors with anything

        Reply
    2. Linda says

      April 13, 2019 at 8:54 am

      Hi, I live in Nigeria and blueberries are not grown here and are pretty hard to find. Please what alternatives can I use instead of blueberries? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Wendy says

        April 15, 2019 at 1:49 pm

        Any berries work! Also mango <3

        Reply
    3. Marlene Ware says

      April 14, 2019 at 7:48 pm

      When using peanut butter in these smoothies… can I use powder PB?

      Reply
      • Wendy says

        April 15, 2019 at 1:50 pm

        Yes you can! It’ll just have a different consistency

        Reply
    4. Brandi says

      May 22, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      Okay so I am making it and it is delicious but mine is totally coming out gray-ish lol is that normal?

      Reply
      • Wendy says

        May 23, 2019 at 7:48 pm

        Colors may vary especially depending on the blueberries, but as long as it tastes great, you’re good!

        Reply
    5. Leah Couture says

      June 3, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      I’m going to try to make this minus the banana. I’m allergic to bananas, strawberries, kiwi, cantaloupe and almonds. So glad this recipe calls for soy milk. Thanks for posting a safer alternative that’s less allergy triggering

      Reply
    6. Avital says

      June 4, 2020 at 10:28 am

      5 stars

      So easy and delicious! Thank you for sharing this. I seem to not crave fruit in general but in a smoothie I love it!!!

      Reply
      • Wendy says

        June 10, 2020 at 3:51 pm

        Happy to hear you enjoyed!

        Reply
    7. Miranda says

      June 13, 2020 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars

      Super easy as promised! I had strawberries, raspberries, and a frozen mixed berry blend that included blueberries with the banana and oat milk. In my other smoothie recipes, I often will add a little sugar or maple syrup for sweetness. This was perfect as is.

      Reply
      • Wendy says

        July 2, 2020 at 2:44 pm

        YUM those subs sound delicious!

        Reply
    8. Shalena says

      August 5, 2021 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars

      Great smoothie, easy to make, tasty. Comes out like dark purple color.

      Reply
    9. Shalena says

      August 5, 2021 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars

      Great smoothie, easy to make, tasty. Comes out like dark purple color. Nice as a morning breakfast.

      Reply
      • Jessie says

        August 26, 2021 at 8:17 pm

        So glad you tried it!

        Reply

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