It’s nice to grab a quick smoothie for breakfast that’s loaded with a couple servings of fruits and veggies! This sweet nutritious smoothie that will keep you going all morning! The perfect smoothie after your morning workout or a great after school snack.
Related Recipe: This Peach Smoothie Bowl is a great switch for breakfast and you’ll love the fresh peach flavor.
Serves: 2
Blueberry Blast Smoothie Recipe
This smoothie is great anytime of the day. For Breakfast, after a workout, or when the kids walk through the door after school!
Ingredients
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup spinach leaves
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 banana sliced
- ¼ cup pineapple tidbits drained, (fresh pineapple works great too)
- ½ cup non fat blueberry yogurt (or you can use plain yogurt)
- 4 ice cubes
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ Tablespoon fresh mint leaves chopped
Instructions
- In a blender mix the orange juice and spinach leaves til well blended. Then add in blueberries, sliced banana, pineapple, yogurt, ice cubes, lemon juice, and chopped mint leaves. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pour into 2 glasses. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 179 kcal · Carbohydrates: 41 g · Protein: 6 g · Fat: 1 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 1 mg · Sodium: 57 mg · Potassium: 642 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 29 g · Vitamin A: 978 IU · Vitamin C: 52 mg · Calcium: 153 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Equipment
- blender
Recipe Details
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I love making smoothies for a quick snack, or for lunch. I never use ice cubes, they take up precious smoothie real estate. I blend mine with almond milk, and use frozen berries if I want an "icy" mix.
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I love adding blueberries to my smoothies! I never thought to add mint though! Sounds delicious:)
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Great sweet and healthy treat! xo Catherine
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Yup. Just like I've said it on my blog. Smoothies rule the world! Yay!
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I lacked my fruit and veggies big time yesterday. I NEED to catch up with this smoothie. And what a delicious way to do so.
