Frozen wild blueberries blended with mint to make a refreshing and nutritious wild blueberry mint smoothie!
By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the Wild Blueberry Association of North America and I am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. #wildyoursmoothie
I cannot believe I haven’t posted a smoothie recipe on my blog yet! It is WAY past due! Smoothies are a great way to get in fruits and/or veggies into your day in a delicious way. I am starting off this new recipe category on my blog with a goodie. This wild blueberry mint smoothie features frozen wild blueberries – which is great because when your ingredients are already frozen you don’t need to use ice! Sign me up!
Blueberries are a favorite for many people and for good reason! BUT, did you know there are two kinds of blueberries? There are regular cultivated blueberries and then there are Wild Blueberries. There is a difference in these two types of blueberries.
First off, Wild blueberries have a stronger flavor than regular blueberries. The tart and sweet blend of flavor comes from the fact that they are actually grown “wild”, meaning the plants spread naturally across fields called barrens along with thousands of other genetically diverse plants.
Next, I’m sure you have heard about the great antioxidant properties of blueberries, but did you know that Wild Blueberries have twice the antioxidant capacity of regular cultivated blueberries? A growing body of research shows the potential health benefits of Wild Blueberries including gut health, diabetes, cancer and brain health. Adding to their great nutritional profile, 99% of the Wild Blueberry crop is individually quick frozen (IQF) at harvest, locking them into a nutrient-rich state and passing on the benefits to all of us!
Lastly, Wild Blueberries have a unique heritage. Wild Blueberries really are wild (not planted), occurring naturally in barrens and fields in Maine and Eastern Canada that have been here for 10,000 years. That is a long time! I would love to go visit the barrens and learn even more about the wild blueberry crop.
Join the wild side with this Wild Blueberry Mint Smoothie #wildyoursmoothie Share on X
I paired the Wild Blueberries in this smoothie with mint – and I will just say wowza! This simple combination is so refreshing and flavorful. I definitely think this smoothie recipe will be a regular at my house!
Wild Blueberry Mint Smoothie
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: blender
- Cuisine: American
Description
Frozen wild blueberries blended with mint to make a refreshing and nutritious wild blueberry mint smoothie!
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups frozen wild blueberries
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- 20 fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup milled flax seed, optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend/puree for 30-60 seconds or until desired consistency. Pour into two glasses. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 169 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
WANT TO JOIN THE WILD SIDE?
Head on over to the Wild Blueberry Association’s website, then follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest to discover more tasty Wild Blueberry smoothie creations! #wildyoursmoothie
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