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Kickstart your morning with this creamy, berry-packed Brain Boosting Smoothie! It blends frozen blueberries and raspberries with banana, avocado, and a handful of greens for a thick, naturally sweet sip that comes together in just five minutes. It’s one of my favorite easy breakfasts to make for the whole family, kids included.
Why You’ll Love This Smoothie
Wondering why this brain-boosting smoothie deserves a spot in your morning routine? Here are three reasons:
- Quick and easy: Everything goes in the blender and it’s ready in five minutes.
- Naturally sweet: Frozen berries and banana make it sweet and creamy with no added sugar.
- Endlessly customizable: Swap the greens, add your favorite seeds, or toss in a scoop of protein powder.
What’s in It
- Frozen blueberries and raspberries: I like to use frozen berries because it makes the smoothie super creamy. If you don’t have frozen, a few cubes of ice with fresh berries will do the trick!
- Banana: Adds creaminess and a little more natural sweetness. Use a frozen banana for an even thicker blend.
- Avocado: My secret to a silky, rich texture. Just a quarter does the trick, and you won’t taste it.
- Chia or hemp seeds: A spoonful adds a subtle nutty flavor and a little texture.
- Walnuts: For a mild, buttery nuttiness. You can leave them out if you prefer a smoother sip.
- Leafy greens: Spinach blends in the mildest and is my go-to for kids; kale is a little more assertive if you like a greener flavor.
- Turmeric: Just a pinch for a warm, earthy note and a golden tint. Start small, it’s potent.
- Coconut water or milk of choice: Coconut water keeps things light and refreshing, while milk makes it extra creamy. Use whichever you like best.
- Optional add-ins: A scoop of protein powder, lion’s mane, or ashwagandha are all easy to blend in if you like to customize your smoothies.
How to Make Brain Boosting Smoothie
- Add all the ingredients to a high powered blender.
- Blend everything up until it’s smooth and creamy!
Tips for the Perfect Smoothie
- Blend the greens first. If you don’t have a high-powered blender, blend the greens with the liquid before adding everything else so you don’t end up with leafy bits.
- Adjust the thickness. Add liquid a little at a time until it’s just how you like it. More liquid for a drinkable smoothie, less for a spoonable bowl.
- Make it ahead. Blend and freeze in individual jars, or freeze in popsicle molds to make smoothie pops!
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Elevate your morning routine and savor the deliciousness of a Brain Boosting Smoothie. Blend it up, take a sip and enjoy! Let me know in the comments if you have any questions and tag me on social media if you make this smoothie!
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Brain Boosting Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 small banana
- 1/4 piece of an avocado
- 1 tablespoon chia or hemp seeds
- 4 walnuts
- Small handful or 1/4 cup packed leafy green of choice: spinach, kale
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 1/2 cups milk of choice or coconut water
- Optional boosts: lions mane, ashwagandha, protein powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth.
- Pour into a tall class and enjoy!
