From the vibrant color to the great taste, this Almond Butter and Blueberry Smoothie is a winner.
Well, we have reached the point of the school year where I can feel everything unraveling. We are all tired and a little stressed. No one wants to get up in the morning. And it has become more difficult to make meals interesting and healthy (i.e. a lot of cereal has been happening at breakfast time). So, I’m looking for ways to fit healthy foods into our weekdays without making anything too difficult or overwhelming. Mornings tend to be the most difficult, so instead of fight with my kids about whether of not they can have cereal for breakfast, I’ve started adding smoothies on the side. Granted, only one of my children will actually drink his smoothie, but at least I’m offering healthy, whole foods often. One of these days the 4 year old will actually try his smoothie and he WILL LIKE IT.
Right? 
Anyway, this Blueberry Almond Butter Smoothie is a new favorite. It is very simple, has no refined sugar, and packs a punch with antioxidant rich blueberries, protein rich almond butter, and a little flavor twist with some ground cinnamon. The first time I made this and took a sip, I knew it would be a hit!
Side note: is there anything more wonderful than watching your children eat food that you know is super healthy for them? I mean, watching the 7 year old suck down one of these smoothies makes me feel so freaking good. Mostly because 90% of the time I feel like I’m banging my head against a wall trying to get either of my kiddos to eat healthy foods. Ugh.
If you’re feeling stuck in a food rut this time of year, I highly recommend giving this smoothie a try. And feel free to use different berries, add protein powder or collagen peptides, or toss some baby spinach in there. Pro tip: spinach is great because it doesn’t add any flavor but adds tons of nutrients! The only downside is that sometimes you can get a weird color, but if your kids (or you) don’t mind the color, you’ll be just fine.
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Almond Butter and Blueberry Smoothie
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Description
A quick and healthy breakfast or snack. Creamy almond butter and sweet blueberries blend perfectly for a delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
- 1 cups (237 ml) frozen blueberries
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) frozen banana
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond or peanut butter
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth, adding more almond milk if needed.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, use less almond milk or add a few ice cubes.
- Toasted slivered almonds sprinkled on top add delightful crunch and extra flavor.
- Store leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute almond butter with another nut butter in this smoothie?
Yes, you can use peanut butter or cashew butter as alternatives, but keep in mind that the flavor profile will change slightly.
What kind of blueberries should I use for the smoothie?
Fresh or frozen blueberries work well; just ensure that if you use frozen, they are unsweetened to keep the smoothie healthy.
Is it necessary to add ground cinnamon to the smoothie?
While it’s not required, ground cinnamon adds a nice flavor twist and has health benefits, so I recommend including it.
