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    Home » Smoothies

    Blueberry Almond Smoothie

    LAST UPDATED: September 24, 2020 PUBLISHED: March 27, 2019 By Pam Greer 7 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Blueberry Almond Smoothie is smooth and creamy and so delicious!! 

    Naturally sweetened with dates, bursting with blueberries and creamy from almonds and almond milk. 

    It's vegan, paleo, dairy free and whole30 compliant!  

    Two jars of blueberry almond smoothie with blue striped straws.

    Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to get your daily servings of fruits and vegetables.  They are easy to whip up and it's almost impossible to make a bad one.  Yes, I've never met a smoothie I didn't love. 

    The best part, besides how delicious they are, is that it is so easy to keep them healthy.  They are easy to customize to fit what ever dietary guidelines you are choosing. 

    Like this creamy blueberry smoothie.  This smoothie is vegan, paleo, dairy free and whole30 compliant!  All in one smoothie and without sacrificing any flavor or creaminess.  

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    Ingredients:

    Almonds - almonds are a great source of healthy fats and fiber.

    Dates - use these for sweetness and keep your smoothie sweet with no refined sugar. 

    Blueberries - antioxidant rich and delicious - read more about The Health Benefits of Blueberries. 

    Unsweetened Almond Milk - keep this smoothie dairy free, paleo and whole30. 

    Chia seeds - as an extra nutrient boost, top your smoothie with chia seeds.  While you have them out, how about a Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding! 

    Instructions:

    Step 1 - put the almonds and dates in a bowl and cover with boiling water.  Let soak for about 5 minutes.

    Step 2 - gather the rest of the ingredients:  blueberries, almond milk, ice cubes, chia seeds.  Drain the almonds and dates. 

    Step 3 - place the milk in your favorite blender,  followed by the almonds and dates, blueberries and top with ice cubes.  Process until smooth and creamy. 

    Photo Collage showing the 3 steps to making a blueberry smoothie

     

    Overhead shot of blueberry almond smoothie

    This blueberry almond smoothie is on regular rotation at our house.  We love how rich and creamy it is and that it has no refined sugar and it's dairy free!   I found this recipe in an old Donna Hay magazine that is no longer being produced. 

    Favorite ways to sweeten smoothies without refined sugar - we bought a big bag of organic dates from Costco and have been using them a lot in our smoothies.   

    We also love using honey or maple syrup.

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    Two jars of blueberry smoothies with striped straws.
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    5 from 33 votes

    Blueberry Almond Smoothie

    This blueberry almond smoothie is creamy and bursting with blueberries!  No refined sugar and almond milk make it vegan, Whole30 and paleo! 
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 364kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup almonds
    • 4 dates
    • 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
    • 2 cups almond milk unsweetened
    • 1 cup ice cubes
    • chia seeds to serve optional

    Instructions

    • Place almonds and dates in a small bowl and cover with boiling water.  Let sit for 5 minutes. 
    • In a blender add the almond milk, drained almonds and dates, blueberries and ice cubes. 
    • Process until desired smoothness. 

    Notes

    Fresh or frozen blueberries will work.  If using frozen, omit the ice cubes. 
    If using sweetened almond milk, omit the dates if you don't want it overly sweet. 
    In place of dates, you can use a tablespoon of maple syrup or honey. 

    Equipment

    Vitamix
    Vitamix

    Nutrition

    Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 409mg | Iron: 1.9mg

    This was originally published in 2019 and has been updated for 2020.

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    Comments

    1. Anita @ Daily Cooking Quest says

      April 06, 2019 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      You know, I have never ever tried adding almond to my smoothie, despite I always automatically just grab some peanut butter to add to my smoothie. I think I just found a quick way to rid of my excess almond in the pantry. 😀

      Reply
    2. Jill says

      April 06, 2019 at 5:08 pm

      5 stars
      It is almost impossible to make a bad smoothie! This one looks like a great one.

      Reply
    3. ilona says

      April 06, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      Love that you sweetened with dates. I have to make it for my morning smoothie. Yummy!

      Reply
    4. Ben Myhre says

      April 06, 2019 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      Blueberries are my absolute favorite and all of the almond stuff is great, as I already have it around. This smoothie is spot on and tastes wonderful.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        April 06, 2019 at 3:21 pm

        So glad you like it!

        Reply
    5. plant.well says

      April 06, 2019 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love how simple and natural this smoothie is! Definitely going to give it a try for breakfast soon! 🙂

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        April 06, 2019 at 3:21 pm

        It makes a great breakfast!

        Reply
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