Blueberry Smoothie

Blueberry Smoothie: A blueberry smoothie made with avocado and kale is full of calcium, protein, antioxidants, healthy fats and fruits and veggies.Whether you tell anyone that their are veggies in this smoothie is up to you, your secret is safe with me. 

We have a love affair with smoothies in our house.

Maybe because they feel a bit like an indulgent milkshake, or because they cool us down in the humid southern air, or because they are an easy treat to whip up after a long day at school or make the perfect recovery snack after a workout?

Whatever the reason the whole family digs smoothies–from Pina Colada Smoothies, to Cherry Smoothies, to Mango Smoothies.

Blueberry Smoothie

This Mom loves a good smoothie recipe because smoothies are fabulous vehicles for sneaking in some nutrition.

Need extra protein? How about some nuts or cottage cheese? Healthy Fats? Flax seed or avocado to the rescue. Low on your intake of fruits and vegetables? Throw whatever you have in the blender and check off a few of your daily requirements with ease. 

And that is exactly what I did when I created this Blueberry Avocado Smoothie. I added tons of nutrient dense foods, making a luscious, yet Healthy Blueberry Smoothie.

But making a healthy smoothie only works if it tastes good and the kids approve. The verdict on this Blueberry Smoothie with Kale? 

My son’s exact words were, This tastes like blueberry pie!  I take that as a win.

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How to Make a Healthy Blueberry Banana Smoothie

To make any smoothie you need to start with liquid. For my Blueberry Banana Smoothie I use milk to make this Blueberry Smoothie creamy. You can use any type of milk you like–whole milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.

The next thing you need to think about when making a healthy smoothie is adding in ingredients that pack a nutritional punch.

For this Blueberry Smoothie I add:

• Blueberries–fresh of frozen. Blueberries are a great source of fiber and antioxidants.
• Banana–fresh or frozen. Bananas make this smoothie sweet naturally and also add potassium.
• Avocado–Avocados are a source of healthy fats and fiber and they also make this smoothie incredibly creamy.
• Kale–a powerhouse when it comes to nutrients and fiber, I love to use fresh or frozen chopped smoothies.

More Recipe with Hidden Veggies

• Southwestern Veggie Tostadas
• Mac and Cheese Muffins with Hidden Veggies
• Hidden Veggie Quesadillas
• Easy Bean Burritos with Hidden Veggies
• Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies from Bless this Mess

Notes on Blueberry Kale Smoothie

• Use any variety of milk. If you choose almond, coconut, or soy you will have a Vegan Blueberry Smoothie.
• Fresh or frozen chopped kale can be used in this smoothie recipe, just be sure to remove the hard stem of the kale if using fresh kale.
• Feel free to replace the kale with spinach.
• Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used in this smoothie as well.
• Fresh of frozen bananas can be used in this Blueberry Banana Smoothie.
• If you choose to use all frozen produce, you may need to add an additional 1/4-1/2 cup liquid to incorporate the ingredients well.

Healthy Blueberry Smoothie

An easy blueberry smoothie with bananas, avocado and kale. 

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 171kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup kale chopped and thick stem removed
• 1/4 of a ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
• 1/2 banana fresh or frozen

Instructions

• Blend the milk, kale, and avocado together until well combined. Add the remaining ingredients and blend again until smooth.

Notes

• Use any variety of milk. If you choose almond, coconut, or soy you will have a Vegan Blueberry Smoothie. 
• Fresh or frozen chopped kale can be used in this smoothie recipe, just be sure to remove the hard stem of the kale if using fresh kale. 
• Feel free to replace the kale with spinach.
• Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used in this smoothie as well. 
• Fresh of frozen bananas can be used in this Blueberry Banana Smoothie. 
• If you choose to use all frozen produce, you may need to add an additional 1/4-1/2 cup liquid to incorporate the ingredients well. 

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Blueberry Smoothie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 2mg1%

Sodium 66mg3%

Potassium 563mg16%

Carbohydrates 22g7%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 465IU9%

Vitamin C 32.5mg39%

Calcium 160mg16%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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