Blueberry Citrus Smoothie

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This Blueberry Citrus Smoothie is sweet, tangy, and citrusy. It’s also ready in minutes and easy to customize! If you love smoothies but want something a little different than the usual red and pink fruits, then this is one to tuck into your recipe tin! {Vegan and/or Paleo}

Blueberries + mandarin oranges + peaches = DELISH

That is some solid math, right there, Spiriteds. Here’s another equation, if you will. When 75% of our foursome was diagnosed with food allergies and sensitivities, many of our favorite recipes went bye-bye, including one of K-Hubs’ favorite blueberry smoothie recipes. Right up there with his pumpkin pie, french toast, and eggs with salsa recipes. I just dated him for the food, and instead of buying my own cookbook, I decided to marry him.

Then, after our dietary reset, I wondered if I could fashion a blueberry smoothie similar to what he used to enjoy but using allergen-friendly foods we now ate. I believe I did, and now K-Hubs is married to ME for MY recipes. Much easier than buying his own paleo cookbook. Turnabout is fair play.

We love this smoothie because it’s different from our usual repertoire of raspberries and strawberries, which are frequent first-faves for three of our foursome. 

So if you are ready to get your smoothie game into gear, then grab a blender and let’s do this! This is another recipe our foursome can’t wait to share with you! 

Blueberry Citrus Smoothie is

• Fruity and citrusy
• Sweet and calming
• Light yet filling
• Vegan and/or paleo
• Grain-free
• Easy to make

Side note: Fresh fruit is definitely the most delicious. But let’s say you want to enjoy this recipe all year round, then guess what? You absolutely can. Use frozen fruit instead. Thaw the fruits first and reserve the juices before blending. Add the juices if needed to properly blend the ingredients to create your smoothie. 

Shenanigan: Did I once go to the grocery store in late late late fall looking for fresh peaches? Yes, yes I did. Did the poor produce guy wonder why I was still looking for fresh peaches in Iowa in late November/early December? Yes, yes he did. But to be fair, I had seen them in the store only a few weeks prior. In produce world, though, a few weeks is like a century, an era even. Hence, the frozen fruit discovery.

Blueberry Citrus Smoothie ingredients

• Peaches. You really only need one to make this recipe work. But keep extra on hand if you want a peachier flavor OR you want to double or triple your batch. Leave the skin on and slice it into quarters.
• Mandarin oranges. 3 small or 2 medium. If when you taste-test the smoothie, it’s too citrusy, then add a handful of extra blueberries.
• Blueberries. About a cup and a half, stems removed.
• Liquid sweetener. Use agave nectar for a vegan option or 100% pure honey for a paleo recipe. A few drops of liquid or granulated stevia will also work, as might maple syrup. But expect a maple-y flavor to your citrus smoothie. Option mix-ins: Ground flaxseed, chia seeds, or protein powder.

How to make Blueberry Citrus Smoothie

1. In a high-speed blender, combine the peach, mandarin oranges, blueberries, and liquid sweetener. Start on LOW and gradually increase the speed to HIGH until all the ingredients, especially the blueberry skins, have blended. If necessary, add 1/8 – 1/4 cup water to prevent the blades from clogging. If the smoothie becomes warm from the blending, then add a handful of ice cubes. Add optional mix-ins, such as flaxseed, chia seeds, or protein powder.
2. Once the desired consistency is reached, enjoy immediately or transfer to glass jars and refrigerate for up to two or three days. The smoothie will thicken as it cools in the refrigerator and may need to be blended again before serving.

Recipe best practices

• Sometimes the size of the mandarin oranges, and, therefore, their effect on the flavor, is hard to predict. So if the flavor is too tart, add an extra handful of blueberries.
• If the contents thicken and settle over time, give the smoothie a brisk stir before sipping OR put it back in the blender and mix it for a few seconds.
• You can use frozen fruit if making this out of season. Reserve the juices and add them only if needed to prevent the blades from clogging. Depending on the sweetness of the fruit, you may need to add more or less liquid sweetener.

More sips to savor!

If you love a good smoothie to sip and savor, then you are in the right place. Here are a smattering of our favorite smoothies.

• Pineapple Mango Smoothie
• Matcha Mango Smoothie
• Dairy-Free Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
• Triple Berry Power Smoothie
• Green Apple Spinach Smoothie
• Strawberry Cherry Smoothie

Spiriteds, stay well and stay wild. Jump into the fun when you can, and always know I’m glad you’re here! 🩷

Blueberry Citrus Smoothie

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This Blueberry Citrus Smoothie is sweet, tangy, and citrusy. It’s also ready in minutes and easy to customize! If you love smoothies but want something a little different than the usual red and pink fruits, then this is one to tuck into your recipe tin! {Vegan and/or Paleo}

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Yield: 3 servings 1x
• Category: Smoothies
• Method: Blender
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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• 1 peach, quartered with skin left on
• 3 mandarin oranges
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries
• 1/4 cup agave nectar (vegan), 100% pure honey (paleo), stevia (vegan or paleo)
• 2 tbsp chia seeds

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Instructions

1. In a high-speed blender, combine the peach, mandarin oranges, blueberries, and liquid sweetener. Start on LOW and gradually increase the speed to HIGH until all the ingredients, especially the blueberry skins, have blended. If necessary, add 1/8 – 1/4 cup water to prevent the blades from clogging. If the smoothie becomes warm from the blending, then add a handful of ice cubes. Add optional mix-ins, such as flaxseed, chia seeds, or protein powder.
2. Once the desired consistency is reached, enjoy immediately or transfer to glass jars and refrigerate for up to two or three days. The smoothie will thicken as it cools in the refrigerator and may need to be blended again before serving.