January 3rd!! Let's kick today off with my Banana Blueberry Smoothies which I make basically every morning for breakfast!
If you’re a longtime reader of What’s Gaby Cooking then you’re well aware that I’m all about balance. One day I’m having birthday cake, and the next I’m powering up with a delicious farmers market salad. It’s all about keeping things fresh, balanced and delicious – and it always starts with breakfast!
Banana Blueberry smoothies appear on the regular in the WGC kitchen. They are loaded with superfoods to get me going in the morning and I find that when I start the day on a healthy note, it keeps me energized and happy all day long without loading on the calories! Plus having a healthy, protein filled, breakfast means it’s okay to break off a piece of dark chocolate mid-day for a little sweet treat – because after all, it’s all about balance!! Also, one should never deny themselves some chocolate ☺
You just need a few simple ingredients for this one – a banana, frozen blueberries (using frozen blueberries allows you to cut out the ice so your smoothie doesn’t get watery), a touch of almond milk, a mixture of my favorite seeds and some almond butter for extra protein! The result is a perfectly gorgeous smoothie that will keep you 100% happy until lunch! It also doubles as an epic dessert, just saying!
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Banana Blueberry Smoothies
Ingredients
- 1 banana peeled
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon flax seeds
Instructions
- Blend until totally smooth and serve immediately
Notes
Nutrition Information
Photo by Matt Armendariz / Food Styling by Adam Pearson / Recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking
I am totally in love with the simplicity and flavors (and photos) of this smoothie! I was playing around over on foodgawker and just couldn't resist clicking over to check out this post because it was so pretty!
What a beautiful looking smoothie! Love that deep purple color...yum!
Who could resist a color like that??
Look at that gorgeous color! Banana and blueberry sounds perfect.
Those are deliciously blue smoothies!
I have been on a really big smoothie kick. I think I will have one of these for breakfast!
Such a filling and healthful breakfast! I don't have any chia seeds, but I do have flax seeds, which I'm hoping will be a fine substitute. Great recipe!
I need more balance in my life and more smoothies!!
My blueberry bushes are loaded and Chobani is my go to yogurt. I see a delicious smoothie in my very near future!!
Banana blueberry smoothies are a new concept to me. But I love both fruits... So now it's a must-try if I have the ingredients around! 🙂
I always have a much better day when I start it with a smoothie. These look so pretty. And obviously delicious.
Beautiful..and very tasty...much more healthier than fried potatows..gravy eggs and buscuits..ha..maybe not as good..especially if your a country girl..but hey..if we dont take care of our bodies...who is..
This smoothie looks delicious, refreshing and beautiful…a triple threat!
Im with you on balance. And that blueberry Chobani - that's my favorite flavor by them!!
Cheers to balance! I'll drink to that, with this berry-licious smoothie in hand.
I'm ALL about smoothies these days. Loving this fruit combo!! The color is GORGEOUS! You know how I feel about my purples 😉