The Best Blueberry Smoothie


July 6, 2009

This vegan blueberry smoothie is loaded with antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids for sweet immunity.

The Best Blueberry Smoothie

This is the best blueberry smoothie. I have been making this blueberry smoothie for over 20 years and it never gets old.

I could be coaxed into surrendering my teeth for a blueberry smoothie. I used to enjoy a version of this blend every day until I learned to mix things up. I then switched to drinking a different green smoothie every day. But, for today, let’s be nostalgic and embrace this blueberry blast – that blends up berry well.

High in fiber, low in sugar, and with a quota of high-efficiency healthy fats, blueberries metabolize like a low-GI fruit regulating blood sugar while they sweep toxins out of the colon to aid digestive detox. Chock-full of antioxidant anthocyanin pigments, these brilliant balls of bliss fizzle free radicals, burn fats to aid weight loss, and boost brain function for better memory and brain function. A truckload of vitamins and minerals support healthy eyes, skin, and hair, too.

The downside of blueberries in smoothies is that their natural gelatinous quality turns smoothies into slimy sludge when left to sit. So, enjoyed your blueberry blends right after you’ve made them.

Sweetened with orange juice, and fortified with chia, flax, and hemp for an omega explosion, this blend is an oldie but a goodie, and for my money, it’s always gonna be on the rotation. Enjoy.

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Find more delicious smoothie recipes in The Blender Girl Smoothies book.
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Omega Blueberry Blast Smoothie

This vegan blueberry smoothie is loaded with antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids for sweet immunity.  

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 glasses
Calories 225 kcal
Author Tess Masters

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1g) finely grated orange zest
  • 1 cup (240ml) orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) flax meal
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon (9g) hemp seeds
  • 2 cups (320g) frozen blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) minced ginger, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground cinnamon, plus more to taste

optional boosters

  • 1 tablespoon (6g) açaí powder
  • 2 teaspoons (6g) maqui powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1g) probiotic powder

Instructions

  1. Throw everything into your blender (including any boosters) and blast on high for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Add more ginger and cinnamon, to taste.

  2. Drink immediately for the best texture, as the gelatinous quality of the blueberries causes this blend to thicken (and form a gel) when left to sit.

Recipe Notes

Find more delicious smoothie recipes in The Blender Girl Smoothies book.