Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

I am not normally a smoothie gal, honestly because it's not something I normally think about. I am a foodie not so much interested in drinks/beverages as much so it's just not something I gravitate to until this time of year. A simple smoothie is a great way to refresh, hydrate, cool down the body, offer great nutrition, and enjoy a delicious drink! I know it may sound crazy, but I love adding frozen veggies to these smoothies for added nutrition and volume. I add cauliflower (weird- I know), but it creates a creaminess and honestly you don't taste it- I promise. Kale, zucchini, and spinach are also great vegetables to add that offer great nutrition, but not a lot of flavor.

Once my spinach starts looking like it's not too hot, I press as much as I can into a container and place in the freezer for instances as this recipe, for an egg scramble in the morning, or to add to a soup in the fall/winter months. I am 100% team NO FOOD WASTE. It physically pains me when I see people wasting food, we use almost everything we buy/grow and use scraps for our compost bins out back.

With temps this high and me running almost daily, I have been enjoying smoothies a couple times each week. They have been a great snack options than just my normal Greek yogurt cup before/after lunch. I am not one that struggles with vegetable intake, but I do have a problem getting my dairy in on the regular and this is a way for me to get two great servings at least. Gotta make those bones strong! Give this a try and I'd love to hear below what your favorite add-ins are.

Ingredients:

1 cup plain Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup frozen mini Wyman's Blueberries
1/2 cup frozen steamed cauliflower
2 Tbsp Manitoba Milling Golden Flax seed
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1 Tbsp maple syrup/agave
handful of frozen spinach

How to:

Add all ingredients to a blender/food processor and blend until smooth or desired consistency.
Top with all the goods, I added hemp hearts on top for added fiber, protein, and Omega 3 fatty acids.

*Other great items to add: ANY frozen fruit or vegetable, preferred nut butter, or 1/2 cup of your favorite fruit juice.