Description
This Wild Blueberry Peach Smoothie is a refreshing and nutritious blend of wild blueberries, ripe peach, ginger, and spinach, making it a perfect choice for breakfast or a snack. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, it’s a delicious way to energize your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wild blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 ripe peach, pitted and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 cup spinach (optional for added nutrition)
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional for added texture and nutrition)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: Lay everything out on the counter for easy access.
- Wash the wild blueberries: Rinse fresh blueberries under cold water. If using frozen, no need to thaw.
- Prepare the peach: Slice the peach in half, remove the pit, and chop into smaller pieces. You can leave the skin on for added fiber.
- Grate the ginger: Use a microplane or fine grater to grate about a tablespoon of fresh ginger.
- Slice the banana: Peel and slice the banana into rounds for easier blending.
- Prepare the spinach (if using): Rinse spinach under cold water and shake off excess moisture.
- Add the ingredients to the blender: Layer the wild blueberries, chopped peach, grated ginger, sliced banana, and spinach in the blender.
- Pour in the almond milk: Add one cup of almond milk, adjusting for desired thickness.
- Sweeten it up: Drizzle in honey or maple syrup, adjusting to taste.
- Add chia seeds (if using): Toss in chia seeds for added nutrition and texture.
- Add ice cubes (optional): For a colder, thicker smoothie, add a handful of ice cubes.
- Blend it all together: Secure the lid and blend on high for 30-60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the smoothie: Adjust sweetness or consistency as needed by adding more sweetener or almond milk.
- Adjust the consistency: Add more almond milk for a thinner smoothie or more frozen blueberries/banana for thickness.
- Pour into glasses: Serve in your favorite glasses, like mason jars for a rustic touch.
- Garnish (optional): Top with whole wild blueberries, a slice of peach, or a sprinkle of chia seeds for presentation.
- Enjoy immediately: Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh, so dig in!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the smoothie by adding other fruits or greens based on your preference.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- This smoothie can be stored in the refrigerator for a short time, but it’s best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes