A refreshing smoothie combining frozen blueberries, fresh lemon juice, milk, and a touch of sea salt for a bright and balanced spring drink.
Blueberry Lemon Spring Smoothie
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A refreshing smoothie combining frozen blueberries, fresh lemon juice, milk, and a touch of sea salt for a bright and balanced spring drink.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- 1.0 cup (150.0 g)frozen blueberries
- 1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
- fine sea salt, pinch
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the frozen blueberries and fresh lemon juice.
- Add the ice cubes and fine sea salt.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds with vanilla extract, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency. Add 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen blueberries if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use unsweetened almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version. For a creamier texture, add a small spoonful of yogurt or half a banana.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make blueberry lemon spring smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make blueberry lemon spring smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
209
Calories / serving
6.6g
Fat
32.3g
Carbs
7.2g
Protein
25.1g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~209 cal · 7g fat · 32g carbs · 7g protein · 25g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 209 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 40 min·2.3 mi·~4700 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 28 min·1.4 mi·~2800 steps
- Moderate cycling 21 min·4.2 mi
- Swimming laps 29 min
- Jogging 20 min·1.7 mi·~3200 steps
- Stair climbing 19 min·~1700 steps
- Dancing 34 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 21 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 49 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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