Blueberry Ginger Smoothie

MEAL TYPE: Drinks, Smoothie

DIETARY RESTRICTION: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

This smoothie is packed with beautiful antioxidants, which offer cellular support and help alleviate allergy symptoms. The blueberries and cinnamon also help to stabilize blood sugar, so you won’t have to worry about that midday slump.

Recipe courtesy of Andrea Bemis, chef/writer of the blog Dishing Up The Dirt and owner of Tumbleweed Farm located in Hood River, OR.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups blueberries

1 small banana

1 cup coconut water (add a little more if smoothie is too thick)

2 tsp ginger, minced (if you don't like ginger, 1 teaspoon will be better)

1/4 cup sunflower butter

4 dates, pitted

1 tsp cinnamon

A few ice cubes

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INSTRUCTIONS

Place all ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth, and enjoy!

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Erin SAID:

09/13/2015 |Reply

wow! That is really special. yum!
Rachel SAID:

07/15/2015 |Reply

This was delicious! My picky three year old loved it, too!
Jill SAID:

04/13/2015 |Reply

Really good! Refreshing and filling.
adina SAID:

03/02/2015 |Reply

This is surprisingly delicious. It is very smooth and creamy and flavorful. If you don’t love ginger, you will be happy to know you cannot taste it in this recipe. The whole family loved it.
lacoles SAID:

02/02/2015 |Reply

I can never find sunflower butter :/ Where do you find this??

onlinesupport REPLIED:

02/05/2015 |Reply

We find Sunflower butter in the peanut butter isle of natural food stores such as Whole Foods. You may also find it here, https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Sunflower-Butter-grams-Solid/dp/B0018RXITE.

deefood SAID:

01/17/2015 |Reply

I love this shake! I’m known as the soup and shake queen in my office because I love trying new ingredient combinations:-)
I must admit, I wasn’t sure I’d like this one but it’s one of my new favorites!
I modified it a bit based on what I had in my pantry – so I used plain water, maple syrup and almond butter. My one regret? I made half the recipe just in case I didn’t like it! Back to the blender I go!
sarawhite4 SAID:

01/16/2015 |Reply

Hi team,
I’m not a huge banana fan. Do you have any suggestions for a replacement?

onlinesupport REPLIED:

01/19/2015 |Reply

We like bananas in smoothies because they help create a smooth consistency and they act as a sweetener. To substitute in smoothies, you may use 1/2 avocado and 2 dates. If you do not like these options, you can omit the banana altogether.

Roxanne SAID:

12/30/2014 |Reply

Hi there,
I joined the Barre 3 Challenge & received my box of goodies a couple of days ago. I was reading comments below about the shopping list, and I have an android phone. Is there any plans for Android version of the barre3 app to become available? It would be very helpful! Thanks!

onlinesupport REPLIED:

01/07/2015 |Reply

We are sorry that we do not have anything for the Android at this time. Stay tuned though!

Chris SAID:

12/22/2014 |Reply

Hello,

Just joined tonight via the trial! I see you commented that the shopping list is available for your phone app unfortunately it doesn’t look like the barre3 app is available on my Windows phone. Would you consider posting the shopping list somewhere to be consumed on your main site? It would be a huge time saver for me.

Thanks!

onlinesupport REPLIED:

12/29/2014 |Reply

thank you for the feedback! We will pass this along.

dahliashoesoff SAID:

12/01/2014 |Reply

I am very excited to start, but help – I need a shopping list! Us people with only 10 minutes a day for personal care need to buy some of these ingredients ahead of time and prep for the week. (think what a great addition to your website…) Am looking forward to this.

onlinesupport REPLIED:

12/02/2014 |Reply

Thank you for the great suggestion! You may be interested in our barre3 phone app that does offer a shopping list- it does help make life easier.

lraynewman SAID:

11/22/2014 |Reply

Would prunes be a suitable substitute for dates?

onlinesupport REPLIED:

11/22/2014 |Reply

Hi Linda! You may substitute 1 tsp maple syrup per date, or dried raisins for the dates. We have not tried prunes- let us know how it turns out if you try it!

m.broadbin SAID:

10/20/2014 |Reply

My husband and i have started the 7 day body blast, and this smoothie is a great way to start. Loved it!!!!
julann63 SAID:

07/08/2014 |Reply

Really good! I was expecting this to be acceptable, but not exceptional, but I was pleasantly surprised!
vhassinknc SAID:

04/21/2014 |Reply

I am just starting the 7 Day Body Blast and I already love your online workouts. I am a pretty serious coffee drinker and so this will be the hardest part for me. Is it ok to have some decaf Rooibos or Green Tea?

onlinesupport REPLIED:

04/23/2014 |Reply

Hi Victoria! I would recommend switching to green tea. Check out Sadie’s blog post here for more information: https://bit.ly/1igUAWC

maryer2002 SAID:

04/12/2014 |Reply

I am so impressed with all aspects of Barre 3. Your reply for my question below about protein in smoothies blew my mind! I had no idea that avocados are a complete protein, where have I been? I have been looking for meat alternatives and been concerned about finding a whole natural food that was a complete protein. Again I am so pleased I have finally found a program that is healthy and well researched in all aspects. Thank you for being so great!
maryer2002 SAID:

04/08/2014 |Reply

I love everything about Barre 3 on line. There is so much information out there on complete proteins in order to keep and build lean muscle. My question is that if we must have a grain carb to make nuts or nut butter a complete protein, your smoothie recipes generally are nuts, vegetables, fat and fruit, does this give us enough protein after a morning workout? I would love to hear more the theory on your morning smoothies. Perhaps we are supposed to have the smoothie before a work out then a lunch with lean protein? Thanks for your thoughts on this.

onlinesupport REPLIED:

04/09/2014 |Reply

Hi Mary! We make sure we add protein to every smoothie recipe, some of which are complete proteins.
The following smoothie proteins are complete proteins by themselves: avocados, chia seeds, and flax seeds. Choose smoothies with these ingredients to drink post workouts, or add them to your smoothie recipe.
Other smoothie ingredients that are high protein sources, but do not provide all essential amino acids, include coconut milk and nuts, and these should be complimented with other protein sources.
We recommend that you compliment the smoothies with other meals during your day that contain a variety of protein, fat, and fiber sources in order to give your body the essential nutrients it needs. I hope this helps!

rcoyle12 SAID:

03/30/2014 |Reply

I am about to start the body blast but my husband travels for work so it is just me eating it. It seems like a lot of food if I make each recipe. Can I just pick some of them and re-eat as left overs instead of making new things every day?

onlinesupport REPLIED:

03/30/2014 |Reply

Hi Rebecca! You can absolutely use leftovers instead of making new meals each day. We encourage you to make it your own!

kimahorn SAID:

03/24/2014 |Reply

So for the 7 day body blast is the portion half of what is made? It seems like it will yield a lot. Is the idea to save half for the afternoon snack and have the first portion in the morning?

onlinesupport REPLIED:

03/26/2014 |Reply

Hi Kim! This smoothie yields two servings, so saving one for a snack is a great idea!

forster.family SAID:

03/17/2014 |Reply

I love this smoothie! This morning I added frozen kale and some water so it wasn’t so thick. Also decided to only use 2 dates and add a little vanilla extract. The dates I am finding at Trader joes have 31 grams of carbs for 2 dates. Being carb conscious that scares me! Are there any other dates that you have found that have less or should I not worry about it? I also have the same thoughts when using maple syrup.

onlinesupport REPLIED:

03/19/2014 |Reply

Hi Laura! You are right on target. Adding sweeteners, including dates (all dates are high in carbohydrates) and maple syrup, will increase the carb load and it’s best to keep them to a minimum. We add them to make the smoothies more palatable, but if you like your smoothies less sweet, kudos to you! Adding vanilla is a great strategy to enhance flavor in order to keep dates and other sugars low. I hope this helps!

kristineac SAID:

03/11/2014 |Reply

I just made this for a quick lunch. I added some fresh spinach to get those greens in. It was good and very satisfying. Thank You for the recipe. : )
karenwcross SAID:

02/24/2014 |Reply

This is good. I used almond butter.
cjmartin70 SAID:

02/23/2014 |Reply

I tried the original recipe with almond butter. New seasons in Portland OR has a machine that churns out just almonds and nothing added. It was good but the banana bothered me.
The second time I substituted fat free Fage yogurt for small banana ( I only like bananas straight up neat, right out of the skin) .
Very good great way to start 7 day blast
b.lucas SAID:

01/29/2014 |Reply

where do you get sunflower butter?

onlinesupport REPLIED:

01/29/2014 |Reply

Hi Becky! Many health food stores offer this, as well as many regular grocery stores in the health food section.

Happyflapjack SAID:

01/28/2014 |Reply

Love this smoothie! My 1 yr old daughter is not a great breakfast eater, but loves to share this with me!
edunivin SAID:

01/27/2014 |Reply

Yum!
jeanette2233 SAID:

01/21/2014 |Reply

Love this! had it for breakfast and snack! very delicious and filling!
katc24 SAID:

01/19/2014 |Reply

Would it be alright to substitute almond butter for sunflower butter?

onlinesupport REPLIED:

01/20/2014 |Reply

Hi Katie! Absolutely!

vtulch SAID:

01/13/2014 |Reply

I prepared my smoothie the night before and the following day it had a jelly-like texture which I think the coconut water created so next time I will use regular water. Otherwise the smoothie was great!
runawaygray SAID:

11/26/2013 |Reply

What’s the calorie count for this? Thanks!

onlinesupport REPLIED:

11/27/2013 |Reply

Hello Tricia! We do not count calories, but prefer to practice listening to our bodies to eat when hungry and to stop eating when satiated. Take a look at the barre3 Portion Rx to help you balance your plate with healthy fats, fiber, and protein. That being said, if you want to find out the number of calories, you may plug the recipe into the custom calorie entry tool at http://www.nutritiondata.self.com/tools/caloric-ratio-search

erinemccoy SAID:

11/05/2013 |Reply

This smoothie is GREAT. I love the ginger zing, the color is beautiful, and it kept me feeling full throughout the morning. We have been in a smoothie rut in my household for months, so this was so appreciated. Thank you so much!
betsy1275 SAID:

11/04/2013 |Reply

Are there any alternatives to dates that can be used (and are readily avail in my fridge!)

onlinesupport REPLIED:

11/04/2013 |Reply

Hi Elizabeth! Other alternatives to dates include sweeteners such as molasses, maple syrup, and rice syrup. They do not have the added fiber so you may also add 1-2 TBS of ground flax seed.

sclausted SAID:

11/03/2013 |Reply

Is there another liquid that may be substituted for the coconut water?

onlinesupport REPLIED:

11/04/2013 |Reply

Hi Sylvia! Coconut water may be substituted with water, coconut milk, almond milk, hemp milk, or rice milk.

sclausted SAID:

10/27/2013 |Reply

Good flavor but the dates did not blend completely and I had to keeping picking out pieces of pit.

onlinesupport REPLIED:

10/29/2013 |Reply

Hi Sylvia! We like using pitted dates for ease. Try soaking the dates in water first, then put them in the blender first so they can be well blended.

debbi.mccune SAID:

10/18/2013 |Reply

I love the recipes. Any chance of having the nutritional info added?!!!

onlinesupport REPLIED:

10/20/2013 |Reply

Hi Debbi! We don’t count calories, but prefer to practice listening to our bodies to eat when hungry and to stop eating when satiated. However, if you want to find out the # of calories, you may plug the recipe into the custom calorie entry tool at, http://www.nutritiondata.self.com/tools/caloric-ratio-search. If you have any questions about specific nutritional info, please contact us at onlinesupport@barre3.com.

blkcheep SAID:

09/01/2013 |Reply

why the sunflower butter?

onlinesupport REPLIED:

09/04/2013 |Reply

We like to use a variety of nut and seed butters in our recipes to provide a nutritional balance of essential fatty acids. Feel free to substitute with almond butter if you prefer!

michellenutter SAID:

08/29/2013 |Reply

So yummy!!! I added a handful of spinach and used a little extra coconut water. I love ginger, so I’m definitely adding this smoothie to my morning rotation!
juliahyoung SAID:

08/21/2013 |Reply

Delish!!!

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