Blueberry Lavender Smoothie recipe is plant-based, easy to make and packed with 13 grams of protein. This blueberry lavender smoothie is refreshing, healthy, delicious and relaxing.
There is something about lavender that just makes me happy. The fragrance reminds me of simpler times as a young girl visiting my grandmother.
She had these lavender soaps in her bathroom and I always loved the smell. It just smelled clean and fresh.
I recently visited my local Savory Spice Shop and I felt like a kid in a candy store. I stumbled on culinary lavender which got me crazy excited and knew I had to:
1. Smell it all day long.
2. Make lots of things with it.
It might sound strange to put lavender in a smoothie but it was just enough to make it fragrant and not over-powering. In foods such as this smoothie, lavender is slightly sweet but still very slightly floral.
And I am totally patting myself on the back for trying something new. I have been known to be quite picky and this was a huge accomplishment for me.
Yes, I can be even pickier than some of your children and I am a grown adult. It's frustrating but I am working on it!
Did you know that there was a culinary grade of lavender? My mind is going crazy with ideas of what to make...lavender pancakes, muffins, cakes, cookies....the possibilities are endless!
If you are looking for some other healthy smoothie recipes, you will love this Coconut Quinoa Smoothie, Antioxidant Smoothie, Immune Boosting Smoothie and definitely this Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie!
Why You Should Make This Blueberry Lavender Smoothie Recipe
This gorgeous smoothie (if I do say so myself) is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and protein. I just had to add some protein to this smoothie recipe.
Oh and I added spinach because, well, it's spinach and should always be added to smoothies!
I promise you can not taste spinach in smoothies at all. That is why I always recommend you to add them to your kids' smoothies because they will never taste it.
The only problem is the color.
Sigh.
Parents of picky kids get my frustration.
Spinach makes smoothies a greenish color, so that's why I always add blueberries to cover up any spinach flavor and that repugnant green color that kids seem to despise.
I was excited to try Bob's Red Mill new Vanilla Protein Powder. Plant based pea protein with chia and probiotics, what's not to love?
How great that added probiotics to their protein powder. I can always use some extra live microorganisms that help to improve and restore the gut flora.
Remember there are so many health problems that begin in our gut so adding some more good bacteria will help keep our bodies healthy and working well.
This good bacteria helps you in many ways, including fighting off bad bacteria when you have too much of it, helping you feel better.
I'll take anything I can get and this seems like an easy way to help.
Go ahead and use whatever protein powder that you like or already have in the house to make life easier. I do think that vanilla protein powder works best in this recipe but if you do try a chocolate protein powder here, please come back and let me know.
I always love to hear about your substitutions and how they come out and I love to share with my readers.
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Blueberry Lavender Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 cup blueberries
- ⅓ cup Bob's Red Mill Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional, or sugar free sweetener of choice
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
Samantha
I recently received a bag of dried culinary lavender in a gift basket but I wasn't sure how to enjoy it. So glad I came across this smoothie recipe! The lavender flavor was subtle but perfectly complemented the blueberries. Delicious!
Toni
Such a delicious and flavorful smoothie!! I loved it!
Shar
This blueberry lavender smoothie is indeed refreshing and relaxing! It is brimming with flavor, and smells so good! Ultimately, it is healthy!
MyKetoPartner
Amazing smoothie. Amazing.
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
One summer I made lemonade with lavender all summer long. It is super yummy. I bet this combo is fantastic.
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos
I love the color of this gorgeous smoothie and the flavor combo - brilliant. I have been meaning to try that protein powder - will have to give it a whirl.
Sylvie
What a wonderful idea for a smoothie, I have to check out the protein powder as well!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
I loooove lavender! I love to bake with it but have never considered using it in a smoothie, this sounds heavenly. And I've got to check out Bob's protein powder, thanks for introducing me to it.
Taylor Kiser
I'm loving the flavors of this smoothie! Would sure love to enjoy a glass right now!
Glenn
your blueberry lavender smoothie looks amazing! cant wait to make this. Thanks!
amanda paa
I made lavender ice cream this summer, and wow, fell even more in love with it. I bet it pairs so well with the blueberries in this smoothie!