Blueberry Smoothie | Daphne Oz Blueberry Smoothie Recipe | Smoothie
Blueberry Smoothie
A delicious new twist on the classic blueberry banana smoothie, the Daphne Oz Blueberry Smoothie is a unique blend that will keep you going all day. The Daphne Oz Blueberry Smoothie is super inexpensive to make and a wonderful source of plant-based protein. The best part of the Daphne Oz Blueberry Smoothie is that you can make it ahead of time and store in to-go containers for an on-the-move lifestyle. Natural sugars, potassium, antioxidants, and a shot of caffeine, what’s not to love?
Creamy banana and juicy blueberries with a hint of honey, tangy yogurt, and chilled green tea; this adaptation of the classic banana and blueberry smoothie will satiate your need for protein, as well provide a quick energy boost. Luxurious in texture, and rich in flavor, the Daphne Oz Blueberry Smoothie also has a knack for satisfying a sweet tooth with healthy sugars; those sugars will also give you a little extra energy at the gym, so sip the Daphne Oz Blueberry Smoothie before a workout and feel like a superhero. So grab your Blendtec or Vitamix blender and reap the benefits!
Created by Daphne Oz, this recipe was featured in her book Relish, a guide for healthy living with style. As a non-coffee drinker, she makes this smoothie on those mornings that she needs a little caffeine boost. Another option, which makes this more of a grab and go breakfast option, is to pour the Daphne Oz Blueberry Smoothie into ice pops for a frozen breakfast on the go.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Blueberry Smoothie Recipe by Daphne Oz
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup whole or 2% plain yogurt (or coconut yogurt if vegan)
- 1 cup ice (reduce to 1/2 cup if using frozen berries)
- 1 cup brewed and chilled green tea
- 1 tablespoon flax seed oil
- 2 teaspoon honey
- Prep your ingredients
- Put all ingredients into your blender jar.
- Blendtec Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Using your Blendtec press the smoothie button and let it run, if you want to manually make it then start on speed 1 or speed 3 until all the ingredients catch, then increase to higher speeds for a smooth consistency
- Vitamix Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Properly place the ingredients will make it easier for the blender to suck down and blend everything. If you have a newer Vitamix-blender then use the automatic smoothie setting! If you have an older Vitamix or want to blend manually then start on speed 1/low and slowly increase to speed 10/high. Use the Tamper if needed. Blend until smooth.
- Regular Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top. You can even choose to blend in segments to make sure to get a good consistency. For example, blend your greens vegetables, then blend your fruits, and then mix in your ice, this will allow the blender to blend everything easier. Start on slow speeds and let the blender work those ingredients in and then increase to a higher speed for a smooth consistency.
Some mornings days are just harder to face without a little caffeine. For those looking for a coffee free buzz, the Daphne Oz Blueberry Smoothie will put an extra spring in your step as an energy booster. Not only is the Daphne Oz Blueberry Smoothie delicious, but it also has green tea for antioxidants, banana for potassium to keep you alert, and honey for insulin regulating natural sugar. All of the Daphne Oz recipes can be easily blended using a high-powered Blendtec or Vitamix blender. Add even more flavor to the Daphne Oz Blueberry Smoothie with or smoothie boosters.
- Recipe by: Daphne Oz
- Recipe Type: Smoothie
- Servings: 2
Special Equipment:
Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Blender Bottle, Measuring cup, Measuring spoon, Large Glass, To Go Container
Ingredient Health Benefits
Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with indigo-colored berries from the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium. Blueberries contain ample amounts of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, manganese, and copper as well as high levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients. Blueberries are helpful for blood sugar regulation and weight management. They’ve been shown beneficial in fighting cancer and cardiovascular disease, and to have a positive effect on memory and cognition.
A banana is an edible fruit, botanically a berry, produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. Bananas are very high in potassium, and a good source of fiber, manganese, and Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C. Bananas are Naturally fat-, cholesterol- and sodium-free.
Yogurt is a food produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. Yogurt, like all dairy products should always be consumed in whole fat, grass fed, organic, plain style. Yogurt is high in protein, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, iodine, phosphorus, calcium, and molybdenum. It is also a great source of probiotic bacteria including L. Acidophilus and B. Bifidum strains.
Coconut yogurt is a food produced by bacterial fermentation of coconut milk. Coconut yogurt is a great source of probiotic bacteria including L. Acidophilus and B. Bifidum strains. The coconut tree is a member of the family Arecaceae. It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. Coconuts are the definition of “good fat”, with a super high fat content including lauric acid.
Salvia hispanica, commonly known as chia, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. Chia seeds are excellent sources of fiber, protein, antioxidants, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds are high in calcium, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus. They help with gut motility and digestive health and have use in treating diabetes and stabilizing blood sugar.
Flax seed oil is an oil made from the seed of flax, a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. Flax is rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids, “good” fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Flax also contains more lignans than almost any other plant, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flax contains both soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Flax seed oil is an essential source of omega-3 fatty acids for vegetarians and vegans.
Honey is a sweet food made by bees using nectar from flowers. The variety produced by honey bees is the one most commonly referred to, as it is the type of honey collected by most beekeepers and consumed by people. Honey’s sweet taste comes from sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation. Honey does contains trace amounts of vitamins and minerals, and also antioxidants that have shown anti-inflammatory and to reduce homocysteine and bad cholesterol levels. Honey is a better choice of sweeteners than refined sugars – but even with natural nutritional benefits it is still a sweetener made primarily of fructose.
