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Blueberry Banana Smoothie: A Delicious and Nutritious Recipe for Your Morning Boost

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This refreshing smoothie blends ripe banana and blueberries with almond milk, offering a nutritious boost with optional spinach. Sweetened with honey or maple syrup, it’s perfect for breakfast or a snack!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup spinach (optional)
  • 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Start by choosing a ripe banana. The riper the banana, the sweeter your smoothie will be. Peel the banana and break it into chunks.
  2. If using fresh blueberries, rinse them under cold water. If using frozen blueberries, no need to thaw them.
  3. Rinse spinach thoroughly under cold water if adding for extra nutrition.
  4. Measure out almond milk, honey or maple syrup, chia seeds, and vanilla extract.
  5. In your blender, start with the almond milk, then add banana chunks, blueberries, spinach, honey or maple syrup, chia seeds, and vanilla extract.
  6. Secure the lid and blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high speed for about 30-60 seconds until smooth. Add ice cubes for a thicker consistency and blend again.
  7. Stop the blender and check the smoothie. Add more almond milk if too thick, or more blueberries/ice if too thin.
  8. Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with more honey or maple syrup if desired. Add more blueberries for a stronger flavor.
  9. If needed, add more chia seeds or oats for thickness and blend again.
  10. Pour the smoothie into clear glasses to showcase the beautiful purple color.
  11. Garnish with whole blueberries, a slice of banana, or a sprinkle of chia seeds for added texture.
  12. Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge for a few hours, but note that the texture may change.

Notes

  • For added protein, consider adding a scoop of protein powder or Greek yogurt.
  • Feel free to experiment with other fruits like strawberries or mango for a twist.
  • Substitute spinach with kale or avocado for different flavors and textures.
  • To make it a meal, add oats or nut butter for extra fiber and healthy fats.
  • Leftover smoothie can be frozen in ice cube trays for later use.

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