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So if you happened to miss it, earlier this week I announced that I have chosen blueberries to be featured as August’s Ingredient of the Month here on Happy Food, Healthy Life. I filled you in already on the health benefits of adding blueberries to your daily intake, and throughout the month I will help you out with a few recipes that will feature this antioxidant packed gem.

Today, I’m excited to share one of the easiest blueberry “recipes” out there. I’m hesitant to even call it a recipe because of how simple it is. This is what happened though. I ran a 5k this morning. Which means I was up at 5:00 am to start my pre-race routine. What this means for the rest of my day: I’m tired and pretty much useless when it comes to doing anything productive.

So I needed quick and really easy. I needed something throw-in-the-blender-without-any-prep easy. There was no chopping. No hulling. Nothing.

Another factor for food on race day is that I have a very sensitive stomach, and it’s sensitivity is definitely heightened after a race for some reason. While everyone was ordering a heart attack on a plate the Lumberjack Platter at breakfast after the race, I stuck to a blueberry muffin and a side of scrambled eggs to go with my coffee. And for the afternoon, I’m going to take it easy since my stomach’s a little rumbly.

Right now, I have a blueberry smoothie setting up in the freezer (because I would rather eat my smoothies like ice cream with a spoon) that I’m hoping will be easy on my tummy as my body recovers. Want to try it out yourself? Check it out!

Easy Blueberry Smoothie

makes 1 serving

Ingredients

1/2 cup of blueberries, fresh or frozen

1/2-3/4 cup greek yogurt (I used lowfat, vanilla)

1 scoop vanilla protein powder of your choice

enough water or milk to get things moving (around 3/4 cup)

Directions

Simply throw all ingredients in a blender. Mix until all is blended.

If you prefer a more icy smoothie, toss in a few ice cubes.

I put this in the freezer for a couple hours to set up, so I can eat it with a spoon. Completely up to you.

See! I told you… siiii-mple. Can’t wait for my afternoon snack.

I hope your weekend is fun/relaxing/enjoyable/whatever you want it to be!

And don’t forget, let me know what your email address is so that I can get you your very own copy of August’s newsletter, which will be coming out early next week! You don’t want to miss out, as I will be starting a new series on being mindful. If you haven’t heard of mindful eating, you are going to want to receive the newsletter so you can get a headstart on the series.

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