Blueberry Smoothie

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Ingredients

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (stems removed)
1 ripe banana, peeled
1 cup spinach leaves (rinsed)
1 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup skim or low-fat milk
Ice (optional)

*Makes four 1-cup servings. Cut the recipe in half for two 1-cup servings.

Equipment

Blender
Colander
Measuring cup
Spoon
Spatula

Directions

Milk in a measuring cup, in small measuring dishes are blueberries, yogurt, spinach, cut strawberries and a peeled banana

Step 1

Gather ingredients. Rinse blueberries, strawberries, and banana.

A hand holding a bowl of spinach with a blender in the background

Step 2

Add spinach to the blender.

A hand holding a bowl of strawberries with a blender in the background

Step 3

Add fruit to the blender.

A measuring cup of milk with a blender behind it

Step 4

Add yogurt and milk to the blender.

A blender with a blueberry smoothie in it

Step 5

Blend until smooth.

Step 6

Pour into cups and enjoy!

Watch the recipe video

For caregivers and curious kids

Fun facts💡

Share fun facts about blueberries:

If you look at the end of a blueberry, you will see a star shape.

Minnesota’s state muffin is the blueberry muffin

Blueberries are considered a sacred food for Native Americans and are shared in their ceremonies along with wild meat, rice, and corn.

Table talk💬

What does the blueberry smoothie look like?
How does the blueberry smoothie smell?
How does the blueberry smoothie taste?
What other foods could you add to the blueberry smoothie?
Tell me about something that made you happy today.
Would you rather have a blueberry smoothie or a blueberry muffin? Why?

Make every bite count 🍽️

Cow’s milk, goat’s milk, soy milk, almond milk and more. There are many dairy and plant-based beverage options for you and your child!

If you prefer a plant-based beverage for your young child, choose a soy-based beverage as it is similar in protein and has been fortified with calcium and other vitamins to make its content similar to cow’s milk. Young children need calcium and protein for their bones, teeth and overall growth.

Bee active👟

Bounce like a blueberry.
Spin like a blender.
Reach to the ground to pick a strawberry.

Explore more 🔎

Strawberries and blueberries are delicious. Join Rusty as he explores strawberries!

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rustyscooking@umn.edu

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