Bursting with nutrition and flavor, Wild Blueberries pack a one-two punch in this vibrant smoothie!
By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the Wild Blueberry Association of North America and I am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.
Did you know that smoothies are most popular at this time of year in the winter rather than in the summer? It makes sense when you consider that many of us have healthful eating on our minds as we start out the New Year. And smoothies are certainly a quick and easy way to pack a lot of nutritious ingredients into a delicious and portable meal or snack.
When I heard about the Wild Your Smoothie Recipe Contest sponsored by the Wild Blueberry Association of North America, I started brainstorming ideas right away. If you’re not familiar with Wild Blueberries, they’re actually different from regular cultivated blueberries. They’re called “Wild” because they are not planted but rather, occur naturally in fields called barrens across Maine and Eastern Canada. They are petite in size and pack a flavor punch. They have an intense blueberry flavor with a mixture of sweetness and some tartness, making them an excellent addition to many recipes. And importantly, they have about twice the amount of antioxidants as cultivated blueberries! Antioxidants help protect our bodies against chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Wild blueberries are frozen at harvest, locking in their nutrients and flavor. You can find them in the frozen fruit section in your grocery store.
I wanted to recreate the flavors of one of my favorite desserts in a smoothie so I decided to develop a Wild Blueberry and Peach Cobbler Smoothie. I have a soft spot for blueberry peach cobbler and although it’s commonly a summer dish, you can enjoy the smoothie version all year round thanks to frozen fruit. Wild Blueberries are sold frozen and so are peeled and sliced peaches (which also means less prep work!).
Blueberries and peaches are a natural pairing. When I make my blueberry peach cobbler, I toss the fruit with lemon juice and top it with a cinnamon-infused biscuit dough that I incorporate ground oats into. This smoothie has all of those flavors that I love and it’s even layered, just like a cobbler.
The blueberry layer has Wild Blueberries blended with oats and Greek yogurt, which add a boost of fiber, protein, and plenty of vitamins and minerals. Vanilla extract and cinnamon enhance the blueberry flavor even more. The peach layer adds bright flavor as well as a stunning color contrast.
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Wild Blueberry and Peach Cobbler Smoothie
Bursting with nutrition and flavor, Wild Blueberries pack a one-two punch in this vibrant smoothie!
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 237 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen Wild Blueberries
- 1 cup milk, any type (I used unsweetened almond milk), divided
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons honey, divided
- 4-6 ice cubes
- 1 cup peeled and sliced peaches, frozen or fresh
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- To make the Wild Blueberry layer, blend the Wild Blueberries, ½ cup milk, oats, yogurt, vanilla, cinnamon, 2 teaspoons honey, and ice together in a blender until smooth. Divide it equally between two glasses.
- To make the peach layer, blend the peaches, ½ cup milk, 1 teaspoon honey and the lemon juice together in a blender until smooth. If using frozen peaches, you may need to add a little additional milk or water to get the blender going. Carefully pour equal amounts into the glasses on top of the blueberry layer, creating a second layer.
- Garnish the smoothie with blueberries, oats, and cinnamon
Nutrition Facts
Wild Blueberry and Peach Cobbler Smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 Calories from Fat 28
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.1g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Sodium 106mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 46.1g 15%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g 29%
Protein 7.4g 15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
I always thought smoothies would be more popular in the summer because of the weather, but you have a point (and cold weather has never stopped me from wanting smoothies/ice cream, hehehe). Those cobblers look magical! <3! I hope you win! 😀
Thanks Farrah! I was also surprised when I first learned the stats on smoothies 🙂
Sonali, you definitely make a good point like Farrah said – I've been seeing so many smoothie recipes recently – and seeing I adore cobbler, I wish I could face plant into this one! Such gorgeous color on these smoothies!
"Face plant"…hahaha! Thanks Shashi!
This smoothie looks beautiful and I'm sure even more delicious! Love making desserts into smoothies so I can enjoy them anytime of day 🙂
Thanks so much Lauren!
This is so gorgeous!!! Love the color and healthy ingredients!!
Thanks Amee!
How fun is that! Feels like summer!
Totally 🙂
nice
Thanks!
Yum! This looks great! I love the combo of blueberries and peaches – it's like comfort food in a cup!
It's one of my favorite fruit combos! Thanks Brittany 🙂
This is SO pretty Sonali, and, I imagine, just as delicious too! I love, love, love Wild Blueberries, and always keep a stash in my freezer. Now I just need to get some peaches so I can whip this up. Cheers!
Thanks EA! Aren't Wild Blueberries the best? 🙂
This is such a creative blend and I absolutely love the way you used peaches and blueberries together!
Thanks Alisa!
This looks delicious! I love the colors, and I love peaches and blueberries together. I'm definitely adding wild blueberries to my grocery list now! 🙂
Thanks so much Melanie! Enjoy 🙂
I am going to be looking for Wild Blueberries the next time I go shopping. They sound so tasty. While being a great addition to this smoothie, I love the color!
They really are delicious! I hope you can find them. As always, thanks for stopping by 🙂
I just had to pop back in and tell you I found them. Thank you for introducing me, I am so in love with this berry!
Yay, that's awesome! Thanks for letting me know 🙂