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Brainberry Smoothie Recipe

By Lindsay 2 Comments

*Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post on behalf of DOLE. All thoughts and opinions, as always, are my own.

Brainberry Smoothie Recipe
In honor of Brain Awareness Week, I’ve teamed up with the folks at DOLE to create a healthy, brain smart recipe. I was asked to use one of the following ingredients in my recipe:

  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Spinach
  • Broccoli

What did I decide to use? Well, it was a tough choice but I decided to go with blueberries!

Blueberries are a superfood that’s packed with antioxidants. They’ve also been nicknamed “brainberries” for their brain health benefits such as helping to combat aging and improving memory. It doesn’t take a lot of blueberries to reap these benefits, either. You can boost your brain power in as little as 1 cup of blueberries a day.

Blueberry Brain Power Smoothie

Mmm..blueberries.

I think blueberries are great to eat on their own as a snack, mixed with yogurt, or blended in smoothies. Since I am on a smoothie kick right now. I decided to make a smoothie recipe using blueberries. I tried a really delicious smoothie several months ago that combined blueberries and peanut butter. I was surprised I liked it so much because it’s two flavors that I normally would think don’t go together. I don’t remember what was in this delicious smoothie other than blueberries and peanut butter so I decided to try and make my own at home. Peanut butter is also good for brain health because it’s high in vitamin E which means this smoothie has double the brain power. Here is my delicious creation.

Brainberry Smoothie Recipe

Here’s What You Will Need:

  • 1 Cup DOLE Blueberries
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk (or any milk of your choice)
  • 1 heaping TBSP Peanut Butter
  • 1/2 DOLE Banana
  • Ice

Take all ingredients and mix in blender on high until smooth. Pour into a cup and serve.

Blueberry Smoothie Recipe

You can put your smoothie in a tumbler to take it with you on the go.

I really like quick, healthy, and easy options for breakfast and look forward to adding this recipe into my breakfast mix. After all, breakfast IS the most important meal of the day. You can learn more about healthy breakfasts from the RD at the DOLE Nutrition Institute here: Building A Better Breakfast. 

And here are some more healthy recipes from the DOLE website:

Dole Spinach Salad

Berry Spinach Salad

Dole Green Pancake Recipe

Fall Green Pancakes with Pear Lime Relish (you can make these gluten-free by substituting a gluten-free flour). 

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  1. AJ (@AmandaJoy) says

    March 19, 2015 at 12:02 am

    I know the idea is to use blueberries but wonder how it would taste just as a banana smoothie?

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    • Lindsay says

      March 19, 2015 at 12:24 am

      Yes! If you don’t use blueberries I would recommend using a whole banana and maybe even 1-2 dates.

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