Smoothie of the Month- Wild Blueberry

Hi everyone!  Happy Monday!  It's the first Monday of March which means it's time for the new smoothie of the month:  wild blueberry!

I don't blame you if you're a bit confused by the name of this smoothie.  Why shouldn't I just call it a blueberry smoothie like a normal person?  Well, first of all, I am not a normal person and second of all, wild blueberries are the key ingredient in this creamy, dreamy smoothie.

So, let's talk a little bit about wild blueberries.  According to this article, these little gems are a type of berry native to North America.  Also, it turns out they are different from regular blueberries in several ways.   Wild blueberries contain more of a certain powerful antioxidant than cultivated blueberries.  Antioxidants help the cells of the human body to help fight against certain unstable molecules linked to cancer and heart disease.   They also are sweeter than plain old blueberries, which makes them a great choice for this smoothie.  Wild blueberries are smaller than normal blueberries.  This makes them nice for smoothies too!

When you blend up these delicious little berries with banana, orange juice, protein powder, and some water/ice, you will be rewarded with a creamy, sweet, filling, and wholesome drink, perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert 😋. I recommend pairing a tall glass of this wild blueberry smoothie with a blueberry muffin (baked with wild blueberries, of course).  Or, as pictured, you could top a cup of this smoothie with a bit of your favorite cereal or granola to achieve some textural contrast 😍.

That's all for now.  Don't forget to follow me on Instagram!  I look forward to posting again on Friday 😊.  (Hopefully a "from the heart" post since I have a heart-related appointment this week 💓.)

Wild Blueberry Smoothie

• 1/2 ripe banana
• 1/3 cup frozen wild blueberries
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 T. pure whey protein powder
• Water to loosen as needed
• Ice cubes as desired

1.  Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, consuming immediately for best taste and texture.