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    Wild Blueberry Banana Smoothie

    July 8, 2018 by Bailey Sissom Leave a Comment

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    Creamy, nutritious Wild Blueberry Banana Smoothie with almond butter, chia, hemp hearts, flax and milk. Loaded with 7 whole-food ingredients and ready in just 5 minutes!

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    Wild Blueberry Banana Smoothies in glasses.

    This smoothie is a part of Smoothie Week 2018. To get ALL the recipes + tricks and tips for batch prepping make ahead smoothies.. download the guide HERE.

    It's finally here!!!

    You guys.. I've been preparing for this week for the last month. I've got videos, FREE downloads, giveaways, new recipes and more!!

    It's smoothie week here at Simply Sissom and I for one could NOT be any more excited about it!

    So let's start with the basics..

    1. I will be posting DAILY this week. 4 Brand new smoothie recipes + 1 oldie but goodie.
    2. I created a NEW FREE RESOURCE. Smoothie Week 2018: A Complete Guide to Batch Prepping Make Ahead Smoothies. You can download it for FREE by clicking on the link.
    3. Tons of Instagram behind the scenes videos and recipe tutorials. If you don't already follow Simply Sissom on Insta.. what are you waiting for????
    4. GIVEAWAYS.. follow along on Instagram and Facebook and make sure not miss giveaway opportunities. I will be giving away some of my favorite smoothie essentials!

    Ok... so now that you have the details. Let's talk about Smoothie Week 2018's first featured smoothie. This Wild Blueberry Banana Smoothie is my current favorite (wanted to start things out strong). Make it in 5 minutes OR batch-prep LOTS to keep breakfast simple and healthy all week long! Specific batch-prepping directions can be found in the Smoothie Week 2018 Guide.

    Wild Blueberry Banana Smoothies in blender.

    This smoothie is loaded with TONS of real food ingredients that will keep you full and satisfied all morning (or afternoon) long! Let's take a closer look...

    Blueberries:  One cup of blueberries provides 24 percent of a person recommended daily allowance of vitamin C. In addition blueberries can help heart health, bone strength, skin health, blood pressure and diabetes management.

    Nut Butter: Nut Butters contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. They lower blood sugar levels, reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol. They also keep you full which can help with weight loss.

    Chia Seeds: Chia Seeds deliver a massive amount of nutrients with few calories. They are loaded with antioxidants and high in quality protein. They are also high in omega-3 fatty acids (it contains more than salmon gram for gram).

    Hemp Hearts: Excellent source of essential fatty acids including Omega 3, 6 and GLA in the perfect balance.

    Ground Flax Seed: Omega-3 essential fatty acids, "good" fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Each tablespoon of ground flaxseed contains about 1.8 grams of plant omega-3s.

    Banana: Bananas contain lots of nutrients (think potassium, B6 and vitamin C). They help to moderate blood sugar levels, improve digestive health, contain antioxidants (keep ya young), and help keep you feeling full.

    Milk of choice (I like almond): First of all, it’s SO rich and creamy!  It’s heart healthy, containing no cholesterol or saturated fat. It’s also low in sodium and high in healthy fats which helps prevent high blood pressure and heart disease

    Wild Blueberry Banana Smoothies in glasses.

    Time Saving Tips and Tricks:

    Prep: I love prepping make-ahead smoothie packs for this recipe. Just gather your smoothie cups/containers or bags and write the date and "Wild Blueberry Banana Smoothie" on the front. Add 1 cup of blueberries, 1 Tbs nut butter, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, 1 teaspoon hemp seeds and 1 teaspoon flax to each smoothie container. Before sealing, make sure you squeeze out as much as possible (if using a bag). Seal and place in the freezer for later use.  To blend, just add your smoothie contents +1 cup of milk and 1 banana broken into large pieces.

    Make Ahead: Smoothies will keep overnight in the refrigerator when sealed in a mason jar. This is perfect if you don’t want to run the blender in the morning and wake up the household! They may separate a bit, just mix them back together!

    Freezer: Blended smoothies can be stored in the freezer for up to a month in an airtight and freezer safe container. I like to use mason jars for this. To thaw, just remove from freezer the freezer and into the refrigerator overnight. Separation will occur, just stir well.

    Wild Blueberry Banana Smoothies in glasses.

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    Wild Blueberry Banana Smoothies in glasses.

    Wild Blueberry Banana Smoothie

    • Author: Bailey Sissom
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Cook Time: o mins
    • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
    • Yield: 2 smoothies 1x
    • Category: Smoothie
    • Method: Blender
    • Cuisine: Breakfast
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    Description

    Creamy, nutritious Wild Blueberry Banana Smoothie with almond butter, chia, hemp hearts, flax and milk. Loaded with 7 whole-food ingredients and ready in just 5 minutes!


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 1 cup blueberries
    • 1 Tbs nut butter
    • 1 tsp chia
    • 1 tsp hemp seeds
    • 1 tsp flax seends
    • 1 banana, broken into large chunks
    • 1 cup milk of choice

    Instructions

    Add all ingredients to blender. Blend until smooth and fully incorporated.


    Notes

    • Banana does NOT need to be frozen.
    • Chia, flax and/or hemp hearts can be removed without changing the taste of the smoothie. You will just lose some of the "nutritional bang."

    Keywords: smoothie, blueberry, make ahead

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    My Favorite Smoothie Essentials:

    Favorite High Speed Blender:

    • Blentec Total Blender Classic with Wildside Jar (refurbished)

    Containers/Freezer Storage:

    • Ball Wide Mouth Quart Glass Jars
    • 16 oz. Plastic Smoothie Cups with Flat Lids
    • Reusable Silicone Bags- Quart Size
    • Ziplock Freezer Safe Bags - Quart Size

    Accessories:

    • Jumbo Smoothie Straws (Assorted Colors)
    • Metal Smoothie Straws
    • Ball Sip N' Straw Lids (Wide Mouth) - these only work with widemouth jars

    Let’s Connect:

    • Prep-Ahead recipes are my all time favorite! Join the BRAND NEW Simply Sissom Community Private FB Group and let’s meal prep together! Each week I share an exclusive recipe in the group via FB Live that is REALLY simple and make-ahead friendly. Join us!
    • You can also find Simply Sissom on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook. Check it out and if you like what you see.. follow!

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    About Bailey Sissom

    Bailey Sissom is a 3rd grade teacher turned stay-at-home mom and the creator of Simply Sissom, a blog for busy moms who value feeding their kids healthy meals and snacks, but struggle with finding the time to make it happen. On Simply Sissom, Bailey shares practical recipes, tips and tricks to help make preparing whole food meals happen consistently.

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    Hi, I'm Bailey! Boy Mom x3 and former teacher turned food blogger. On Simply Sissom you will find simple, tasty, fuss-free recipes that are perfect for busy families.

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