Smoothies have always had my heart. Β This Wild Blueberry Crumble Smoothie combines all the flavors of the warm and comforting dessert that pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream. Β Soaked walnuts, cinnamon, lemon juice, and a splash of vanilla make this meal-worthy smoothie absolutely delish!
Just wanted to let you know that I will be entering this recipe into the Wild Your Smoothie Contest! Β I was not compensated for my time.Β
The weather here in Denver has been all over the place. Β Last Monday it was in the 60s and by Thursday the high was in the 30s. Β AH! Β It’s enough to throw anyone off their game.
That being said, the warm weather has me dreaming of the late spring and summer when the weather is consistently warm (I’m a warm weather girl at heart!). Β When the weather is warm (or even when I’m just thinking warm) I crave smoothies. Β Like this Wild Blueberry Crumble Smoothie.
Last year, I entered the Wild Your Smoothie contest and since I love smoothies, I love wild blueberries and I love adding blueberries to my smoothies I thought I would enter again π
So, what makes this smoothie so great?
Hemp seeds | plant based protein powerhouse!
Walnuts | great source of omega 3 healthy fatty acids
Cinnamon | makes the smoothie taste like dessert
Frozen spinach | adds a nutrient boost and makes the smoothie thick and creamy
Flax meal | more healthy fatty acids
Chia seeds | good source of fiber and healthy fat, and gives the smoothie a thicker texture
Lemon juice | adds a little tang to the sweet smoothie
Vanilla extract | the flavor is amplified so much by adding this!
This smoothie does require a little prep work (but not much!). Β I recommend soaking the walnuts overnight in salt water and allowing them to sit on the counter. Β This makes them easier to digest, allows your body to absorb nutrients to it’s full potential, and makes them easier to blend into the smoothie.
Can we allow Wild Blueberries to have a shining moment?
For the record:
Wild Blueberries have a more intense blueberry flavor, which is a huge reason why I love using them in smoothies. Β To me, this intense blueberry flavor is so sweet I don’t even add sweetener or sugar to my smoothies π
Wild Blueberries are higher in antioxidants. Β They have two times the antioxidants of their cultivated counterparts!
Wild Blueberries can be found in the freezer/frozen fruit section. Β They are frozen at harvest, so you can enjoy ripe wild blueberries any time of year.
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Pinned this to try for later! Definitely always need smoothie recipes since I essentially have one every morning for breakfast now!
Yum!! I hope you love this one!
Love the idea of using soaked nuts in a smoothie! Looks so pretty and sounds delicious π
It’s very tasty! Let me know if you give it a try!!
LOVE the addition of cinnamon! This sounds awesome!
It’s so flavorful!! π