Saturday, May 14, 2011

VERY ALMOND BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

This recipe from Hannaford Fresh Magazine (May-June 2011) is full of nutrients and antioxidants. Throw all ingredients in a blender for a fast and wonderful way to jump start your day.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup Frozen wild blueberries
2 teaspoon apple juice frozen concentrate
1 tablespoon Nature's Place natural smooth almond butter

Directions:
1. Pour almond milk and almond extract in a blender. Add yogurt, wheat germ, and cinnamon followed by blueberries and juice concentrate. Blend on low for 20 seconds, then switch to high and blend until all the blueberries are pureed into the mixture, about 20 seconds.
2. Drop almond butter into the liquid and blend on high until fully incorporated, about 20 seconds. Pour into 2 glasses and serve immediately