Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

Start your day on the right foot with this protein-packed breakfast smoothie made with frozen fruits, lemon, protein powder, oats and almond milk. It tastes like a lemon blueberry muffin in liquid form!

If you're short on time, need a breakfast on the go or are simply looking to jazz up your morning routine, look no further than this lemon blueberry breakfast smoothie.

You will love this smoothie because...

• it's a nutritional powerhouse with lots of protein and fibers. Healthy breakfast for the win!
• it has just the right amount of sweetness, thanks to the banana
• it takes literally 5 minutes to make
• it's so delicious! Fresh, zingy, summery taste that you can enjoy all-year-round

Breakfast smoothie ingredients

Making this breakfast smoothie couldn't be simpler, really.

Here are the ingredients you will to need:

• Fruit base: frozen banana and frozen blueberries. A fresh banana would still work if you didn't have time to prep it, but using a frozen banana adds a lot of creaminess to the smoothie. And creamy = delicious.
• Fibers: oats thickens the smoothie and adds a ton a fiber. Why do we love fibers? Because they keep us full longer!
• Protein: I'm using collagen peptides (I love this brand!) because it's high in protein and collagen has a myriad of health benefits. But you can also use any of your favorite protein powder, either whey, pea, rice... Use one with a mild flavor like plain or vanilla.
• Extra flavor: in our case, we are using lemon juice and zest, for that extra bright and zingy taste.

Tips for a perfect smoothie

• Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh, they are not as good if prepped ahead and kept in the fridge. However you can prep and freeze your fruits ahead of time.
• Fill the blender in the following order: liquids first, then soft fruits, greens if using and then ice.
• To make it thinner, add small amounts of milk or water.
• To make it thicker, add more banana (see below if you don't like it!), yogurt or ice.

No banana? No problem

Most healthy smoothies will have a banana base, that's true. But what if you can't have it or really can't stand its taste? Don't despair, I've got solutions for you. Here are some alternatives to make a smoothie without banana:

• Avocado – it makes a very creamy smoothie and has a somewhat more neutral taste than banana. In my opinion you can still taste it but it's very mild. Plus, you get extra healthy fats. Yay! Use ½ avocado per smoothie.
• Yogurt – you can use any kind but my favorite is Greek yogurt. Try it with 1-2 tablespoons per yogurt.
• Chia seeds – they act as binder agents and thickeners. You can either blend in one tablespoon or stir it directly in your smoothie (let it sit for 5 minutes before drinking).
• Other frozen fruits – they will add creaminess and sweetness. Try adding some mango, pineapple or peach.

Enjoy!

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Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

Start your day on the right foot with this protein-packed breakfast smoothie made with frozen fruits, lemon, protein powder, oats and almond milk. It tastes like a lemon blueberry muffin in liquid form!

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword #breakfastrecipe, #healthysmoothie, #smoothierecipe

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1 smoothie

Calories 317 kcal

Ingredients

• ¾ cup almond milk or your favorite milk
• 1-2 scoops protein powder I used Vital's Protein collagen powder
• ⅓ cup oats
• the zest + juice of ½ large lemon (about 3 tablespoon of lemon juice)
• 1 small frozen banana sliced – or ½ banana if large
• 1 cup frozen blueberries

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to your blender, in the order listed. 

2. Blend until very smooth and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

Ingredients notes:

• Protein powder: you can use your favorite protein powder – whey, plant-based, collagen based... Just make sure it's either flavor-free or vanilla flavored. 
• Oats: I used rolled oats but you can use any type of oats.
• Frozen banana: if you don't have sliced frozen banana on hand you can still make this smoothie with a "fresh" banana, but it won't be as creamy. 
• Blueberries: you can use fresh blueberries as well but I prefer to use frozen blueberries because they are cheaper and available all-year-round.

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

Amount Per Serving (1 smoothie)

Calories 317 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Sodium 248mg11%

Potassium 634mg18%

Carbohydrates 67g22%

Fiber 9g38%

Sugar 29g32%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 155IU3%

Vitamin C 24.6mg30%

Calcium 239mg24%

Iron 1.9mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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