Blueberry Spinach Antioxidant Smoothie
A vibrant smoothie blending blueberries and spinach for an antioxidant-rich drink that’s great for breakfast or a snack.
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
Base / Greens & Fruit
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup fresh spinach (packed)
Liquid & additions
- ½ cup milk or non-dairy milk (almond, oat, etc.)
- ¼ cup plain yogurt or plant-based yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seed (optional, for fiber and omega-3)
Sweetener & flavor
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Add blueberries, spinach, milk (or non-dairy milk), and yogurt (if using) to the blender.
- Add flaxseed (or chia), sweetener, and cinnamon (if using).
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness (add more liquid or frozen fruit as needed).
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
You can swap blueberries for other berries, use more or less greens, and add protein powder or nut butter to boost nutrition. For thicker texture, use frozen fruit or reduce liquid. Similar recipes appear in smoothie blogs like Simple Green Smoothies. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}