Easy blueberry smoothie

Serves 2

Total time: 5 minutes

The Blue Zones team developed this smoothie recipe during the 2009 pilot project in Albert Lea! Served with peanut butter toast, this is a quick and nutritious breakfast – or lunch – for everyone in the family, especially as students settle into school routines.

Blueberries are a good source of vitamin K1, vitamin C, manganese, and several other beneficial plant compounds like anthocyanins. Eating blueberries on a regular basis may prevent heart disease, improve brain health, and help moderate blood sugar levels.

Ingredients
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 pinches of cinnamon

Place the blueberries, non-dairy milk, and cinnamon in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth and creamy.
Serve with a side of whole-grain or gluten-free toast and peanut butter.

Read more about healthy habits in the Blue Zones books by Dan Buettner at the Albert Lea Public Library, 211 E. Clark St.