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8 Comments · June 2, 2017

Wild Blueberry, Brazil Nut + Tahini Smoothie

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This vegan wild blueberry, brazil nut + tahini smoothie might just be my new favorite blended beverage. And when you take into account all the smoothie recipes that have been shared over the last seven years, that's saying quite a lot.

Wild Blueberry, Brazil Nut + Tahini Smoothie

Something about that amethyst hue gets me good.

But beyond its pretty purple exterior, this smoothie is both nourishing and dreamy. It's home to a host of plant-powered ingredients like wild blueberries, brazil nuts, banana, and tahini, each of which packs a punch of feel-good nutrients.

Wild Blueberries

Not only do wild blueberries boast a richer blueberry flavor than their more robustly sized siblings (aka "ordinary" blueberries), they also have twice the antioxidant power. The antioxidant compounds found in wild blueberries (i.e., anthocyanins) are contained within their deep purple/blue pigments and are particularly praised for their potent anti-inflammatory properties.

Wild blueberries are also an excellent source of dietary fiber, with one cup providing 25% recommended daily value. One cup also provides 200% recommended daily value of manganese, a trace mineral that's vital to bone development and other bodily functions. Although it can be quite the challenge to find fresh wild blueberries, many grocery stores (e.g., Trader Joe's, Whole Foods) carry frozen wild blueberries, which are perfect for smoothie making.

Brazil Nuts

Brazil nuts (i.e., the poor ol' nuts that tend to get left behind in nut mixes) are a nutritional powerhouse. Not only are they rich with fiber, protein, thiamine, copper, and magnesium, they're also considered to be the number one food source on the planet for selenium.

Selenium plays an important role in many bodily functions, ranging from emotions and mood (e.g., combats anxiety and depression) to inflammation. Considering how important it is to proper functioning, one might assume that selenium is readily available in a variety of foods. However, it's often tricky to get enough in our everyday diets, so it can be helpful to lean on brazil nuts for a little selenium love.

Thanks to their vitamin and mineral content, brazil nuts are also touted as being an anti-inflammatory and anticancer superfood.

Banana

Bananas are one of the best mood-boosting foods thanks to their tryptophan and B6 content. How do these two positively affect mood? Carbohydrates (e.g., sweet bananas) allow the brain to absorb tryptophan, and B6 swoops in to help convert tryptophan to serotonin. There are few foods that I feel an instant energy and mood boost from but bananas are one of them. They're also packed with bloat-busting and muscle-healing potassium, making them an excellent post-workout recovery snack.

Tahini

Tahini (aka "sesame butter") can be made from hulled or unhulled sesame seeds. Unhulled tahini is best, because it's made from the whole sesame seed, thus leaving its full nutritional power intact. However, hulled tahini boasts a nice range of perks as well.

Tahini packs a punch of alkaline minerals—think phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and iron—that make it easy for the body to digest. It's also rich in B vitamins (i.e., B1, B2, B3, B5, and B15), vitamin e, and calcium, and it offers a kick of plant-based protein to boot.

Wild Blueberry, Brazil Nut + Tahini Smoothie
Wild Blueberry, Brazil Nut + Tahini Smoothie

To make this vegan wild blueberry, brazil nut + tahini smoothie, add the following to a blender:

Frozen banana

Frozen wild blueberries

Almond milk

Brazil nuts

Tahini

Splash of vanilla

Pinch of sea salt

Wild Blueberry, Brazil Nut + Tahini Smoothie

Blend on high until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides or add more liquid as needed.

Then, pour into a glass and serve enjoy immediately. ♥

Wild Blueberry, Brazil Nut + Tahini Smoothie

Wild Blueberry, Brazil Nut + Tahini Smoothie

Wild Blueberry, Brazil Nut + Tahini Smoothie
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Wild Blueberry, Brazil Nut + Tahini Smoothie

Frozen banana, wild blueberries, almond milk, brazil nuts, tahini, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt are blended until smooth and creamy. This wild blueberry, brazil nut + tahini smoothie boasts a beautiful purple hue, but beyond its pretty exterior, it's also incredibly nourishing. It's home to a host of plant-powered ingredients like wild blueberries, brazil nuts, banana, and tahini, each of which packs a punch of feel-good nutrients.
Course Breakfast, Smoothie, Snack
Cuisine Gluten-Free, plant-based, Raw, Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 (16-ounce) smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe and speckled banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen
  • ¾ cup frozen wild blueberries
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons raw brazil nuts*
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch sea salt

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender, and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour into a glass.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

*If you're not using a high-speed blender (e.g., Vitamix, Blendtec, etc.), soak the nuts for at least two hours or overnight before blending.

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Comments

  1. Ashley says

    June 02, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    This is officially my favorite color ever - just gorgeous. I love that this smoothie meets all my requirements: nutritious, delicious, and beautiful!

    Reply
  2. Celeste Jackson says

    June 02, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    5 stars
    Oooh....this looks so appealing. I think this will be breakfast tomorrow! Thanks for the nutritional facts too!

    Reply
  3. Maggie B says

    June 03, 2017 at 10:45 am

    Thank you so much for your delicious recipes!! I just got a Vitamix after dreaming of one for so long, and I'm going smoothie crazy! My only problem is- so many of the delicious smoothie recipes I've found have banana in them, and *cringe* I don't like bananas! I know! It's horrible! I've tried so many times to like them, and it's not the texture, or anything, I really don't like the taste- even in things that banana-loving people say you can't taste bananas in, I taste them. It's SO disappointing. Do you have any suggestions for banana-substitutes? Both for fruity recipes like this one, and for almond/peanut/chocolate kinds of smoothies, too? Thank you tons!!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      June 03, 2017 at 4:11 pm

      You're welcome, Maggie! Thank you for sharing such kind feedback. I totally hear you on how tough it can be to find swaps for bananas in smoothies—so many smoothies use bananas as a base. I personally love them, but I have a good friend who can't stand them. In terms of substituting, it really depends on the other ingredients and flavors in the smoothie, so it's tough to give a single substitute that lives up to the same level of flavor versatility that bananas do. That said, for this smoothie, you could try adding in soaked oats (1/4 to 1/3 cup rolled oats soaked in boiling water and drained), a medjool date or two (for sweetness), and perhaps a bit of ice to make up for the temperature difference between oats/frozen bananas. You could also try young thai coconut meat, but that will definitely impart a coconut flavor. For green smoothies, I find that frozen mango is one of the best substitutes for frozen bananas. It lends sweetness and offers a silky texture that works incredibly well with greens and other fruits. When bananas are the primary sweetener, pitted Medjool dates work great as a substitute for them. They lend a similar level of sweetness and offer even more potassium. I hope this helps! xo

      Reply
  4. coco says

    July 29, 2017 at 10:34 am

    what other nuts work in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      July 29, 2017 at 11:29 am

      Hi, Coco! I'd imagine most nuts will work in this recipe, but can't say for certain how the flavors will play out as I've only tested it with brazil nuts.

      Reply
  5. Melissa says

    September 21, 2017 at 3:28 am

    5 stars
    Delicious smoothie, nutty and creamy. Found it perfect for this rainy day. Thank you for this amazing recipe!

    Reply
  6. Ashley says

    November 10, 2017 at 2:41 pm

    I love this recipe! I'm definitely going to add this to my list to make over this winter.

    Reply

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