Blueberry Grape Smoothie

This blueberry grape smoothie is bursting with blueberry flavor! It boasts 10 grams of fiber and it’s packed with beneficial antioxidants. Perfect for a mid-morning snack.

Why You’ll Love it:

What’s not to love about blueberries?! Their tiny poppable size? Their deep violet hue? The fact that they’re teeming with antioxidants?

I adore sweet, juicy blubes! And this blueberry grape smoothie is a mid-morning favorite. It’s simple, bright, and subtly sweet. It’s refined-sugar-free and full of feel-good nutrients.

Work this blueberry and grape smoothie into your weekly schedule and you’ll be feeling bright and peppy in no time. Score!

Key Ingredients:

• Banana – For a sweet and creamy base! Be sure to use a ripe banana for the best results. Bananas are a good source of fiber and potassium. I keep bananas on hand at all times. If they start to ripen too fast, I cut them up and freeze them!
• Grapes – Grapes contain resveratrol, a compound with anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. They’re sweet, juicy, and 82 percent water. They double as a liquid base, meaning you won’t need as much liquid.
• Frozen blueberries – To thicken the smoothie! Be sure to use frozen blueberries, not fresh. I buy a big bag of organic blueberries at Costco. Blueberries are a good source of phytochemicals that help protect you from certain diseases.
• Almond milk – My favorite plant-based milk! It’s creamy, low-calorie, and mild in flavor.
• Lime juice – For a bright pop of citrus. Use fresh squeezed lime juice!

How to Make a Blueberry Grape Smoothie:

This grape blueberry smoothie is super complicated. Just kidding. It’s basically a dump, blend, pour situation.

• Combine ingredients: Combine the ingredients in your blender. I recommend making a habit of adding the soft ingredients first. It reduces stalling.
• Blend: Start the blender on low speed, then increase the speed. Blend until smooth.

• Adjust: Taste for sweetness and consistency. If you prefer more sweetness, add a sweetener. If you prefer a thinner smoothie, add a little bit more liquid, etc.
• Pour: Pour into a glass and enjoy right away! Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh.

Expert Tips:

• If possible, use a high-speed blender. Grapes and blueberries both have skins. A quality high-powered blender will pulverize the skins effectively.
• Use frozen blueberries! Blueberries are 85 percent water. If you only use fresh fruit, you’ll end up with pulpy juice. Frozen fruit provides a thick, frosty consistency.
• Don’t add too much liquid. 1/2 cup isn’t a typo! Grapes add a lot of liquid to smoothies. If you need more liquid, you can always add more but you can’t take it out.

Variations & Substitutions:

This blueberry smoothie is customizable! Here’s a few of my favorite additions:

• Hemp hearts – Add a tablespoon for plant-based protein and omega-3’s. They’re less noticeable than chia seeds.
• Greek yogurt – Add a scoop of Greek yogurt for creaminess and high-quality protein.
• Protein powder – Add 3 tablespoons of vanilla protein powder for a boost of protein.
• Greens – Add a handful of baby spinach for a boost of iron and micronutrients!
• Sweetener – For a sweeter smoothie, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup. Or for a zero calorie option, use 1/4 teaspoon of stevia in the raw.

Storage:

Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately! I highly recommend only storing it in the fridge for up to 4 hours.

I also love to make fruit smoothies into popsicles! Pour it into a popsicle mold, add popsicle sticks, and freeze overnight.

Blueberry Smoothie Recipes:

• Blueberry Smoothie
• Blueberry Banana Spinach Smoothie
• Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie
• Blueberry Raspberry Smoothie
• Blueberry Cherry Smoothie