The Best Blueberry & Almond Butter Smoothie

BLUEBERRY BLISS JUST GOT BETTER!

This is one of my favourite flavour combinations. The richness of the almond butter calms the tart sweetness of the blueberries. King of antioxidant foods (the blueberry of course) is low in calories and cholesterol. But, it is high in vitamins, including those that prevent DNA damage. One tasty and convenient drink contains all your morning fiber, protein and nutrient requirements!

This smoothie is not only good for you, but is wholesome enough to keep you full and satisfied for hours.

Smoothies are the most nutritious breakfast on the go. And blueberries are among the most beneficial of all fruit. Sip yourself healthy with this blueberry and almond butter smoothie. Some recipe advantages:

• Easy to make, with relatively easy to find ingredients
• All the right nutrients to start your day
• Extremely tasty, filling and satisfying

THE HEALTH BENEFITS

Blueberries are packed with vitamins C, K and potassium. The absence of  cholesterol and prevalence of fiber also aids in heart health. But, perhaps most impressively, blueberries are the king of antioxidant foods. These protect your DNA from damage. This amazing little berry actually combats free radicals which contribute to aging and certain diseases, such as cancer. Check out more of the health benefits of blueberries here.

Almond butter is not only rich in antioxidants and magnesium, but it’s packed with protein and healthy fats which will keep you feeling fuller for longer.

THE FLAVOURS, TEXTURES & RECIPE

The apple and banana act as a base (as they do in most smoothie recipes). The creaminess of the almond butter and coconut milk calm the sweet and sour notes of the blueberry. 

Add honey, maple syrup or agave for sweetness. To achieve your desired smoothie consistency, add either water or ice. To counteract the denseness, I like to add a lot of ice or frozen berries and bananas (as opposed to fresh). This results in a refreshing, cool and thirst quenching drink.

Add extra coconut milk or water if the blender gets stuck. Once all ingredients are blitzed, a beautiful purple liquid is produced (with darker specks from the blueberries and almonds).

THE FINAL FLOURISH

Pour the mixture into a glass or flask and decorate with shavings of almonds and fresh blueberries. To turn it into a smoothie bowl, simply pour the mixture into your favourite dish. Decorate with a variety of toppings to add texture to your liquid breakfast.

Now you can sit back and enjoy your beautiful, nutrient-rich smoothie. The gentle tang of the blueberry really complements the rich, nutty flavours of the almond butter. Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, protein and fiber, this recipe is sure to put a spring in your step. Enjoy…

Blueberry & Almond Butter Smoothie

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Category

Smoothies

Prep Time

15 minutes

Blueberry & Almond Butter Smoothie

Servings: 1-2

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 cup (240ml) coconut milk
• 1-2 bananas (fresh or frozen)
• 1 green apple
• 1 tablespoon almond butter
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
• 3-4 ice cubes
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• For the Topping:
• flaked almonds
• fresh blueberries

Instructions

1. Cut up the fruit into small-medium chunks.
   
2. Place the fruit, coconut milk and almond butter into the blender and blitz.
   
3. Add honey or maple syrup to taste. You can also add water or ice depending on the desired consistency of the smoothie.
   
4. Once blitzed, transfer the smoothie into a glass.
   
5. Finally, decorate with slices of flaked almond and fresh blueberries.
   

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