Blueberry Cinnamon Smoothies

Plump and sweet blueberries blended with creamy yogurt, spiced with a surprising note of cinnamon and an extra touch of sweetness from honey. A gorgeous and delicious concoction!

Having breakfast on the go – or having none at all – has unfortunately become a way of life for most of us. This smooth and fruity beverage is a great way to start your day, whether you’re sitting at your table on in your car!

The food markets have been loaded this winter with gorgeous blueberries. Even in late winter they are absolutely delectable! When buying fresh blueberries look for fruit with a deep color, no shriveling – something that happens with aging fruit. Then flip the carton over and check for any signs of mold or spoilage. But if you live in an area and all you have available are frozen berries, you can most certainly use them.

The ingredients for this cold beverage are quite basic, many items you might already have on hand. Milk and blueberry yogurt provide the foundation for this drink. The extra cold creaminess comes not from frozen yogurt or ice cream but a frozen ripe banana. Cinnamon and honey create a background that accentuates the blueberries in a delightful way.

Toss everything into your blender and in less than a minute or two you’ve made breakfast.

No need to skip your morning meal – grab a straw and go!

Blueberry Cinnamon Smoothie

¾ cup milk, 2% or whole

1 cup blueberry yogurt, regular or low-fat

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

1 frozen banana

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon honey

Pour the milk into a blender along with the yogurt.

Add the blueberries along with the frozen banana – broken into 3 to 4 pieces – and drop into the blender.

Toss in the cinnamon and drizzle the honey into the blender.

Start by processing on low speed for about 10 seconds. Increase the speed to medium high for about 20 to 30 seconds until smooth.

Cover and refrigerate any extra you have left over, then give it a quick stir before serving. Makes 2 large drinks.