Description
Homemade blueberry smoothie blends creamy goodness with fresh fruit and nutty crunch. Packed with antioxidants and natural sweetness, this smoothie offers a delightful breakfast or refreshing snack you’ll crave all day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 banana
- 1 cup almond milk
Toppings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Gather fresh blueberries, ripe banana, almond milk, honey, and ice cubes in preparation for blending.
- Add all ingredients into a high-powered blender, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pulse the blender initially to break down larger fruit pieces, then blend continuously for 45-60 seconds until mixture becomes silky and uniform in texture.
- Select a tall serving glass and carefully pour the smoothie, maintaining a smooth, steady stream to prevent splashing.
- Artfully garnish the smoothie surface with thin, diagonal banana slices arranged in a circular pattern.
- Sprinkle a delicate layer of crunchy slivered almonds across the banana slices, creating visual texture and adding nutty complexity.
- Serve immediately while the smoothie remains chilled and frothy, maximizing flavor and nutritional benefits.
Notes
- Freeze ripe bananas beforehand for an extra creamy and thick smoothie texture without adding more ice.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan-friendly version that maintains natural sweetness.
- Use frozen blueberries to make the smoothie colder and eliminate the need for additional ice cubes, creating a more concentrated fruit flavor.
- For a protein boost, add a scoop of Greek yogurt or plant-based protein powder to make the smoothie more filling and nutritionally balanced.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg