Beautifully Blended Blueberry Smoothie
Savour the flavour of health with our Beautifully Blended Blueberry Smoothie. This drink is a nutrient powerhouse, packing a punch of plant-based protein thanks to the elusive silken tofu, loaded with antioxidant-rich blueberries, and naturally sweetened with dates. Plus, there's a dash of culinary lavender, adding a floral twist that'll have you wondering how something so healthy can taste so sinfully good. This smoothie is not just a sip; it's an experience.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Medjool dates chopped ( about 4 )
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ cup oat milk
- 1½ cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup silken tofu
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp flaxseeds
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tsp culinary lavender
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Handful of ice cubes
Instructions
- Place ¼ cup pitted Medjool dates in a bowl and cover with ½ cup boiling water. Let sit for 5 minutes.¼ cup Medjool dates, ½ cup hot water
- While the dates soak, place in a blender or food processor with ½ cup oat milk, 1½ cups frozen blueberries, 1 cup silken tofu, 1 each tbsp maple syrup, flaxseeds, and hemp seeds, and 1 tsp each culinary lavendar and vanilla extract. Add a handful of ice cubes to the dates to cool down the dates and the water. Add the soaked dates, remaining ice cubes, and liquid to the blender. Process until smooth and creamy (1–3 minutes), scraping down sides as needed with a rubber spatula.½ cup oat milk, 1½ cup frozen blueberries, 1 cup silken tofu, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp flaxseeds, 1 tbsp hemp seeds, 1 tsp culinary lavender, 1 tsp vanilla extract, Handful of ice cubes
- Divide into 2 equal glasses and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1X 4 CUPSCalories: 631kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 23gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 82mgPotassium: 1044mgFiber: 12gSugar: 72gVitamin A: 513IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 366mgIron: 7mg
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