Start your day off with a nutritious and delicious Blueberry Smoothie with Banana and Almond Butter. This easy smoothie recipe is packed with fruit, protein, and healthy fats, plus its dairy-free!
Blueberry Almond Butter Smoothie
I'm not a huge breakfast person, but what I do love is a good smoothie in the morning. It's so much easier to drink my first meal of the day because mornings are rather hectic around here.
It should go without saying that I'm taking a healthy(ier) approach to the New Year and that includes putting extra nutritious foods into my body. A great way to pack protein, vitamins, and minerals into breakfast is to blend up a non-dairy fruit smoothie. My go-to right now is this recipe for a Blueberry Smoothie with Banana and Almond Butter...can you say YUM!?
This blueberry smoothie is so good that it could easily qualify as a dessert. The mix contains frozen blueberries, bananas, almond milk, almond butter, ground flaxseed, and a pinch of cinnamon.
What Goes in a Blueberry Smoothie
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- 1 ½ cups frozen banana chunks
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter
- 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
How Do you Make a Healthy Blueberry Smoothie
1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until incorporated. Add a handful of ice for a thicker smoothie or extra almond milk to thin the smoothie out depending on desired consistency.
2. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
What is the Best Blender to Make Smoothies?
I have made a TON of smoothies in my life and my favorite blender is from Ninja. Yes, I believe it's even better than a VitaMix.
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- 1 ½ cups frozen banana chunks
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter
- 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until incorporated. Add a handful of ice for a thicker smoothie or extra almond milk to thin the smoothie out depending on desired consistency.
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Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
You can make this blueberry smoothie with banana and almond butter with any kind of milk, but I think it works best with almond milk or another nut milk because of the almond butter. The blueberry smoothie recipe as posted is dairy-free and vegan.
What makes this blueberry almond butter smoothie so great is that it's super filling. The healthy fats will keep you full and satisfied until your next meal. For an extra boost of vitamins, consider adding a handful of spinach or kale!
Are Smoothies Good for Weight Loss?
I'm not a nutritionist, but I have used smoothies as a tool for weight loss. If you want to use smoothies for weight loss, calculate the calories and use as a meal or snack replacement.
Meal replacement smoothies are usually in the 250-400 calorie range, and snack smoothies are typically 150 calories or less. Make sure you have a good mix of protein, greens, fiber, and healthy fats. Fruits on the lower end of the glycemic index, like berries, are preferred. Believe it or not, bananas are actually low on the GI scale!
What Fruits are High on the Glycemic Index?
Just so you know, there are a few fruits you might want to avoid in your smoothies if you're using them as a tool for weight loss. Fruits high on the glycemic index include pineapple and watermelon. Of course, the golden rule is everything in moderation!
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