Blueberry Almond Smoothie

This Blueberry Almond Smoothie is vegan and plant-based, but still filling enough for a refreshing breakfast on the go. Making the smoothie with almond milk and almond butter gives a creamy texture while the blueberries add a beautiful color.

You only need 6 ingredients to make this easy smoothie recipe. You can use either fresh or frozen fruit (or a mix of both). Chia and flax seeds add extra fiber and protein. If you love the simplicity of this smoothie, you'll also love this easy Mango Orange Smoothie that is also vegan and only uses 4 ingredients (plus ice).

Blueberry Smoothie Ingredients

It only takes 6 easy ingredients to make a nutritious, easy smoothie recipe. Here's what you need:

• Almond Milk - I like to use vanilla unsweetened almond milk. You could swap in another non-dairy milk alternative as well.
• Banana - fresh or frozen
• Blueberries - fresh or frozen
• Almond Butter
• Chia Seeds
• Flax Seeds

What are the health benefits of blueberries?

Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants! They also have vitamin B6 and folate which are both good for heart health. They’re also known for being great for your skin.

What is the best liquid to use in a smoothie?

You can use a variety of different liquids depending on your preferences and what you have on hand. Using milk or non-dairy milk will give your smoothie a creamier texture. While using fruit juice will make your smoothie sweeter.

• Milk
• Non-Dairy Milk
• Water or Coconut Water
• Juice

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What can I put in a smoothie to thicken it?

The best way to thicken a smoothie is by using frozen fruit or ice cubes. For this smoothie with almond milk, I like to use both a frozen banana and frozen blueberries. But, if I only have fresh on hand then I just add a handful of ice cubes.

What fruit goes with blueberries?

Blueberries pair well with essentially any fruit! My favorites are other berries (raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries), cirrus fruits like lemon or oranges, and bananas.

Does almond milk makes smoothies thicker?

Using almond milk, or another non-dairy milk, does not make smoothies thicker but it does make them creamier than just using water or juice.

Do you put ice in a smoothie?

If you use frozen fruit, then you shouldn't need to add ice. But if your fruit isn't frozen, then you may want to add a few ice cubes to chill the smoothie and thicken it.

How to easily clean a blender?

Did you know that blenders practically clean themselves? I recommend doing this right after you pour your smoothie into a glass. If you let the blender sit and dry, the fruit will become stuck on and stubborn.

• Fill with Water - Fill your dirty blender about half full with warm water.
• Add Dish Soap - Add just a couple drops of dish soap to the water.
• Blend - Close the lid on the blender and blend for about 30 seconds. The warm soapy water will swish up the sides.
• Rinse - Finally just dump out the soapy water, give the blender a rinse with warm water, and that's it!

How to Make Ahead Smoothies

I do not recommend blending up any smoothie in advance. As the smoothie sit in the fridge, the texture really changes. However, you can prep smoothie packs!

Meal Prep Smoothie Packs - Add all the blueberry smoothie ingredients (except for the almond milk) to a freezer quart bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to blend, just dump in the blender, add the almond milk, and blend. Because all of the ingredients are frozen, you may need to add an extra splash of almond milk.

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