Toasty Blueberry Smoothie

Name: Toasty Blueberry Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries; 1 cup milk or plain yogurt or a combination; 1⁄4 cup toasted pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Juice and grated zest of 1/2 lemon; 2 dates

Toasty, creamy, and tangy — this protein-rich shake tastes a lot like cheesecake! But, unlike most desserts, it’s full of ingredients that will give you lots of energy for your day.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings Servings

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Measuring cup
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Grater or zester (adult needed)
Citrus squeezer (if you have one)
Blender (adult needed)

Ingredients

1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
1 cup milk or plain yogurt or a combination
1⁄4 cup toasted pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Juice and grated zest of 1/2 lemon
2 dates

Instructions

Put all the ingredients in the blender.
Put the top on tightly. Turn on the blender to medium speed and blend until the mixture is smooth, 30-60 seconds.
Divide the smoothie equally between 2 glasses and serve right away, or store in a thermos or covered in the refrigerator, up to 4 hours.

Notes

* If you’re allergic to nuts, substitute 1⁄4 cup toasted wheat germ, oats, or sunflower seeds for the pecans.