This juicy, skin-loving strawberry blueberry smoothie is packed with nutrition: berries are bursting with vitamin C and gentle-on-the gut fibre…a whopping 9g of fiber per smoothie!
This vitamin C rich, dairy free strawberry blueberry smoothie is so good for your skin!
One of my little joys in life is my front yard garden…not that I’m actually a super skilled gardener. Sometimes I try and grow stuff that just utterly fails. But you know what never fails? My little blueberry bushes – when the blueberries pop, I feel like an actual gardener.
And while there is nothing like summer berries, they are actually one of the fruits I eat year round because frozen blueberries and strawberries are so affordable compared to their fresh selves.
As a dietitian – and as a generally lazy cook ha ha – I love a smoothie for a quick nutrient boost to set me right, especially if I’ve been slack on getting my fruit and veg in (yes, it happens to me too!). So I wanted to create this strawberry blueberry smoothie as a simple way to get more berries into our bellies…for all of their sweetness AND their incredible nutrition!
Berries are superstars for a bunch of reasons: they typically have a lower glycemic impact than some other fruits; they contain a decent amount of easy-on-the-gut fibre: 3.5 – 8 grams per cup!
Plus, berries are rich in anti-inflammatory flavonoids and vitamin C, which is an important antioxidant that supports immunity and collagen production in the skin. They’re also freaking delicious…so let’s make a smoothie, okay?
Looking for more yummy, good-for-you plant-based recipes? Pick up a copy of my latest cookbook Plant Magic! It’s filled with easy, flavour-forward recipes for the whole family.
A few tips and tricks for making the most delicious strawberry blueberry smoothie
First things first: if you are using frozen berries…you need to know that many frozen strawberries taste like….nothing??? A major exception to this rule is A) strawberries you freeze yourself and B) the Kirkland brand from Costco (how?!?).
There is NO banana or yogurt in this dairy free, FODMAP friendly smoothie!
Nutrition Note: This smoothie is pretty low in fat and protein (4g), so I like it as a snack or a meal add-on. Or, you could add your fave protein powder!
Almond milk keeps this smoothie light…but if you want it creamier, opt for oat or soy milk!Eating low FODMAP? Keep it to ½ cup each of strawberries and blueberries and you’re set!
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Nourishing Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie with Chia Seeds
This juicy, skin-loving strawberry blueberry smoothie is packed with nutrition: berries are bursting with vitamin C and gentle-on-the gut fibre…a whopping 9g per smoothie!
1 ¼cupsvanilla almond milkor oat/soy for a creamier, nut free option
1cupstrawberriesfresh or frozen, see FODMAP note
½cupblueberriesfresh or frozen
1tablespoonchia seeds
1teaspoonvanilla
pinchcinnamon
tinypinchsalt
If berries aren’t sweet enough
maple syrupto taste
Imperial – Metric
Instructions
Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth! Enjoy right away…because of all the soluble fibre in the blueberries and chia seeds, it will gel up a bit.
Notes
Low FODMAP note: all of these ingredients are low FODMAP, but you want to keep the fruit to 1 cup total – 1/2 cup each strawberries and blueberries.
Want to make this smoothie a meal? Add your fave protein powder!
Bursting with skin-loving benefits like vitamin C, fibre and omega 3, this strawberry blueberry smoothie is a great pick me up!
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