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Blueberry Almond Butter Smoothies recipes

Blueberry Almond Butter Smoothies recipes

This recipe crafts a luscious blueberry almond butter smoothie, ideal for a nutritious breakfast or a quick, energy-boosting snack. Combining frozen blueberries, ripe banana, creamy almond butter, yogurt, and dates, it offers a rich, satisfying texture and a balanced blend of sweet and nutty flavors, all prepared in mere minutes.
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Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 1256 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Blender A high-speed blender is recommended for a truly smooth consistency.
  • 1 Measuring Cups For accurate liquid and solid ingredient measurements.
  • 1 Knife For peeling the banana and pitting/quartering dates.
  • 1 Cutting Board For safe preparation of the banana and dates.
  • 1 Rubber Spatula Useful for scraping almond butter and ensuring all ingredients are incorporated.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 banana peeled
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 3/4 cup almond milk
  • 3 dates pitted and quartered
  • 1 cup ice or as needed

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the fruit: Peel the banana and break it into a few chunks. Pit and quarter the dates.
  • Add the almond milk to the blender first, followed by the plain yogurt.
  • Next, add the prepared banana pieces, frozen blueberries, almond butter, and pitted dates to the blender.
  • Add 1 cup of ice to the blender, or more if a colder, thicker smoothie is preferred.
  • Secure the lid on the blender and process on high speed until all ingredients are completely smooth and well combined.
  • If the smoothie appears too thick or the blades are struggling, add a small splash of additional almond milk (1-2 tablespoons at a time) and blend again until the desired consistency is achieved.
  • Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding another quartered date or a tiny amount of your preferred sweetener, then blend briefly.
  • Pour the finished smoothie evenly into two serving glasses.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy its refreshing taste and smooth texture.

Notes

For optimal blending, always add liquids to the blender first. This helps the blades move freely and prevents denser ingredients from getting stuck at the bottom. Ensure your banana is ripe (with a few brown spots) for natural sweetness and a creamier texture. If your dates are very firm, a quick soak in warm water for 5-10 minutes can soften them, making them easier to blend. Adjust the amount of ice and almond milk to achieve your desired consistency; for a thicker smoothie, use less liquid or more frozen fruit. While dates provide natural sweetness, you can add a touch of maple syrup or honey if a sweeter profile is desired. This recipe is quite calorie-dense due to the almond butter; portion control is key if managing intake.