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BLUEBERRY
SMOOTHIE
Chioma Phillips
Ingredients
1 cup of liquid (non-dairy or dairy milk or
water)
1 cup of frozen blueberries
1 cup of frozen bananas
¼ cup or less of something close to your
heart: chia seeds, flax seeds, oats etc
Health Benefits Honey or other healthy sweetener… if you
Blueberries have been called the king of antioxidants, really need it.
are loaded with water, polyphenols, Vitamin K, C,
manganese, fiber, potassium, folate, Vitamin B6… and I read that it’s best to use frozen blueberries for
are low in calories. this recipe for a nice, cold smoothie… and if you
So they are great for your heart, your overall health, want it thick, add frozen banana as well. You can
fighting cancer, high blood pressure, brain health, add chia seeds, nuts, nut butter, non-dairy milk,
memory, fighting diabetes… well, you look it up and see. milk, yoghurt, kefir, kiwi fruit, other fruit kale …
whatever healthy smoothie ingredient you like.
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a blender, put your
liquids in first.
Blend on a low speed, and gradually (but quickly)
increase it to the highest.
Taste. Sweeten if need be.
Serve and enjoy.
Make another one with different ingredients, just
for fun.
