Anti-Inflammatory Lemon Blueberry Smoothie
A vibrant and healthy smoothie packed with nutrients to help soothe inflammation—perfect for starting your day or refueling post-workout.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 banana (or half an avocado)
- 1 cup spinach (or kale or Swiss chard)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or coconut/almond yogurt for dairy-free)
- 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (or agave syrup/maple syrup for vegan)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the blueberries, peel the banana, and measure out your spinach, yogurt, and lemon juice.
- Add to Blender: Layer spinach, blueberries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and lemon juice in a high-speed blender.
- Blend: Secure the lid and blend on high for about 30-60 seconds until smooth.
- Taste and Adjust: Check the flavor and sweetness, adding honey or sweetener if needed.
- Serve: Pour into glasses, adding ice cubes if desired, and garnish with fresh blueberries or lemon slices.
Notes
For extra nutrition, consider adding chia seeds or flax seeds. This smoothie can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: smoothie, blueberry, anti-inflammatory, healthy drink, breakfast