It’s blueberry season in Arkansas, and they are finally showing up in the farmers markets and available on our U Pick Farms, We will eat our share of them while they are in season, and one of the ways we do that is in the Berry Tempting Blueberry Smoothie. It’s such a great and healthy way to start the day. And can you say, “easy?”
In case you haven’t heard or noticed, we’ve been under a rain deluge for the past month. It’s been virtually impossible to get into the fields to pick, plant or harvest. Hopefully, we’ll have several days of sunshine that will not only benefit our crops but our moods as well.
Not complaining though. We are fortunate not to be under a drought like most of California. I will count my blessings and pray for our farmers who have lost much of their spring crops.
We were talking blueberries, weren’t we? That was the topic of my last THV11 session on June 16. I hope you were able to tune in. If not, you can check it out on the THV web site.
Blueberries are so nutritious. We try to eat them in some fashion every day. They are widely available year round in our local groceries, but I still think that the fresh local ones are the best. Besides, I’m all about supporting our area farmers and their products.
I wrote a piece for Taste Arkansas called Tips for Choosing the Best Ripe Summer Berries where I discussed not only the nutritional value but the ways to pick and store fresh berries. Berries probably take up more space in my freezer than just about anything else, and I am always looking for flavorful and innovative ways to use them. This simple Berry Tempting Blueberry Smoothie is just one of them.
Please share links and ways you like to use blueberries. Who knows? I just might be using some of them on This Morning for the next blueberry segment.
The next Dining With Debbie segment on THV11 will be July 7. Y’all drop on by!
- INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium-size or large, ripe banana
- 1 heaped cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup milk, soy milk, or almond milk
- 1/2 cup thickened Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup ice cubes (or more)
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve right away.
- Smoothies should be made and drunk right away ; they will thicken and lose flavor as they sit.
- Protein powder may also be added if you desire.
Great recipe! I would love for you to add this to my Healthy Living Link Party here. http://baddgoddess.com/healthy-living-link-party-16/
Sounds delicious! I wonder if there’s a lower lactose way than Greek yogurt? I know it is less than regular but I try to limit dairy as much as I can. My husband adores blueberries so I try to find new ways to use them.
This is one of our favorite summer desserts: http://jamiesthots.com/2014/07/08/husband-loves-blueberry-love-find-recipes-like-smokedy-grilled-blueberry-crunch/
Someone gave me a pint of blueberries today. I think I’ll try your smoothie.
I made one this morning and included some peanut butter and banana…yum!