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Blueberry & Grape Smoothie

Blueberry & Grape Smoothie is creamy, refreshing, healthy and filling. Enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack.Using greek yogurt or thick yogurt makes this smoothie protein rich. It is recommended that one has a protein rich breakfast for good health and also so that one feels full for a longer period of time.

Memories – Breakfast Time In Montreal with Blueberry & Grape Smoothie

Woke up a bit late after tossing and turning half the night as it was pretty humid. Suddenly it has become very hot in Montreal. After doing a bit of housework, it was time for breakfast. Didn’t want to have toast, cereal or anything hot. Out came the yogurt and fruit. Instead of having everything on its own I made a nice cool smoothie. Filling, cooling, satisfying, refreshing and delicious. Within seconds had the smoothie ready.

Berries

During our stay in Montreal, hubby and I go crazy after all the berries that available in abundance. Blueberries,Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries. We get excited if any of the berries are on offer. We don’t get berries in abundance in Kenya. So we make the best of them during our stay.

Blueberries contain anthocyanin antioxidants, are an excellent source of  manganese and Vitamin C. Low in fat, and are said to help fight urinary tract infections. Blueberries also help in improving memory and are good for the skin.

What is a Smoothie?

A smoothie is as the name suggests, a smooth thick drink usually made from fresh fruit/ vegetables with milk, water, yogurt or ice cream. Smoothie is much thicker than a milkshake. One can find flavored milkshakes that may or may not be made with fresh fruits.

Here’s a rough guideline as to what you can use to make a healthy smoothie/smoothie bowl:

Liquids can be milk, soy milk, almond or cashew nut milk, yogurt, water, juices
Fruits and Vegetables – can have either or both, according to your choice.
Good fat – peanut or other nut butters, coconut oil, avocado.
Thickener – yogurt, chia seeds, oats, banana, avocado, mango, roasted flours, cereals, etc.
Protein – milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, protein powder, nut butters
Topping – chopped fruits, nuts, seeds, shredded coconut, spices, dried fruits, cereals, crumbled cookies

Some More Smoothie Recipes:

Sunday Funday

Sunday Funday is a group of Food Bloggers. Every Sunday we  share some fun, traditional, hearty or easy recipes to make Sunday Family Meals a bit more exciting. To join this fun group, visit the Sunday Funday Facebook Page. Request to join in.

Theme:

Fast forward from 15/05/2014 when I first posted this smoothie recipe, 2020 though a trying period for all of us, one advantage is that suddenly the Kenyan Fruit market is flooded with home grown strawberries and blueberries. When Renu who blogs at Cook With Renu suggested  the theme Magic With Berries I had to take the advantage of redoing this post before the blueberries disappear.

Magic With Berries Recipes by Members of Sunday Funday:

 

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BLUEBERRY AND GRAPE SMOOTHIE

Blueberry & Grape Smoothie is creamy, refreshing, healthy and filling. Enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine International
Keyword blueberry and grape smoothie, smoothie recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Author mayurisjikoni

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup blueberries fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup red seedless grapes
  • 1 cup thick yogurt plain
  • ½ cup crushed ice

Instructions

  • Wash the fruits and add to the blender jug.
  • Add the yogurt and crushed ice.
  • Blend and serve.

Notes

  • Use frozen blueberries. You don't need to add crushed ice if you use frozen berries.
  • Add banana if you like.
  • Add about 2 to 4 tbsp of oats.

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