Description
This Wild Blueberry Peach Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious blend of sweet fruits and greens, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Bursting with antioxidants, it’s a refreshing way to kickstart 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 a smoother process.
- 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. Keep the skin on for added fiber if desired.
- 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 and pat dry the spinach.
- 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 to help with blending.
- Sweeten it up: Drizzle in honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Add chia seeds (if using): Toss in chia seeds for extra texture and nutrition.
- Add ice cubes (optional): For a thicker smoothie, add ice cubes.
- Blend it all together: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides if necessary.
- Taste the smoothie: Adjust sweetness or consistency by adding more honey or almond milk as needed.
- Adjust the consistency: Add more almond milk for a thinner smoothie or more ice/banana for a thicker one.
- 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 fresh, so enjoy right away!
Notes
- If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before drinking as it may separate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes