Power Blueberry Smoothie

Easy blueberry smoothie recipe that keeps you happy for hours. One small smoothie offers almost 5 grams of fiber as well as 5 grams of protein. The smoothie tastes sweet, creamy and fresh. Plus, thanks to cacao nibs, there’s a hint of dark chocolate. Jump to the Blueberry Smoothie Recipe or read on to see our tips for making it.

Our recipe makes one large or two small, kid-friendly smoothies. One small smoothie offers almost 5 grams of fiber as well as 5 grams of protein. It’s packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. These blueberry smoothies are easy to make and keep you happy for hours.

How to Make Ultra Satisfying and Nutrient-Packed Blueberry Smoothies

My favorite thing about smoothies is that you can adapt based on what you love. In this case, we took a basic blueberry banana smoothie and added lots of extra nutrition with hydrating cucumber, iron-rich greens and anti-inflammatory ginger. For even more sticking power, we throw in omega-rich hemp seeds and cacao nibs.

Let’s dive into what makes this smoothie great:

• Blueberries are high in fiber, low in sugar and are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. You can use fresh or frozen berries. The only downside to fresh is that they have quite a bit of pectin. There isn’t anything wrong with that, but when fresh blueberries are blended, the smoothie becomes thick and jello-like over time. This isn’t a problem with frozen blueberries, so if you have frozen, use them.
• Banana adds creaminess, but it doesn’t stop there. They are a nutritional powerhouse packed with heart-healthy potassium, vitamin B6 and fiber.

• Cucumber, spinach and fresh ginger are rich in many essential vitamins and minerals and work wonders in reducing inflammation. They’re also great for healthy skin, hair and nails.
• Hemp Seeds and cacao nibs add a bit of protein and lots of omega fatty acids. The hemp seeds blend in and make the smoothie extra creamy while the cacao nibs add a little bit of dark chocolate flavor. If you don’t have cacao nibs, try a teaspoon of cocoa powder or just leave them out.

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