Blueberry Blast

Sometimes it’s a challenge to eat all your fruits in a day. Perhaps you miss all those luscious summer fruits that were once so abundant at the produce stand. Consider the next best thing — the frozen foods section of your supermarket!  It’s stocked with an array of colorful fruits — from berries to cherries to pineapples. Best of all, they’re available all year and perfect for whirling into a creamy lo-cal, tropical smoothie. Try one for a refreshing breakfast or a midday pick-me-up.  

For a nutritious dose of omega-3 essential fatty acids, toss in a spoonful of fiber-rich flaxseed.  (Note:  Be sure to keep your flaxseeds in the refrigerator or freezer to prevent rancidity.)

Print your shopping list  – Blueberry Blast Smoothie

1. Cut into 1″ slices:

• 1 banana, medium – fresh or frozen*

*To make frozen bananas:  Peel, wrap in waxed paper, seal in a plastic bag, then freeze.  Slice just before using

2.  Combine in a blender until smooth:

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 heaping cup of blueberries, frozen
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, frozen (about 12 pieces)
• sliced banana
• Optional:  1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed

Makes 2 servings.

Cheers!