Berry Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie
Embrace Fresh Vanilla Beans
Posted September 26th, 2011 by noelle | View Comments
Looking for a new way to enjoy a smoothie for breakfast? Try incorporating a few fresh vanilla beans. Health beauties love to incorporate vanilla in smoothies (and baked goods too) as a healthy substitution for sugar. Give it a try in this Berry Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie!
Berry Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie
Serving Size: Makes 1 (~250 calories)
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup almond milk
2 cups frozen blueberries*
1/4 cup cucumber slices*
1 fresh vanilla bean, seeds removed or 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
* Buy organic, if possible. Learn more here.
2 cups frozen blueberries*
1/4 cup cucumber slices*
1 fresh vanilla bean, seeds removed or 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
* Buy organic, if possible. Learn more here.
Better-for-you ingredients
Learn more about the better-for-you ingredients in this recipe:
- Blueberries Berries, including blueberries, are packed with antioxidants that fight free radicals. Free radicals are believed to contribute to disease and accelerate aging.
Directions
Combine the ingredients above into a Blendtec, or good powerful blender until smooth and creamy. Thin with water if desired. Enjoy!
Learn more
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