Blueberry Pancake Smoothie

This Blueberry Pancake Smoothie includes blueberries, banana, cinnamon, flaxseed, protein powder and quinoa flakes. Blend these ingredients up with some coconut milk and you have a delicious smoothie that tastes just like a blueberry pancake.

Blueberry Pancake Smoothie Ingredients

Blueberries: I use the Creative Gourmet Frozen Blueberries for this smoothie. However, fresh or frozen blueberries will work fine.

Ceylon Cinnamon: I use Ceylon cinnamon rather than the more common Cassia cinnamon. Ceylon compliments the smoothie with its milder, lighter and slightly sweeter taste. If you use Cassia cinnamon, I would recommend using half the amount in this smoothie (½ tsp). Cassia cinnamon is also a rich source of coumarin, which can be toxic in large quantities. If you regularly consume cinnamon, you might want to think about making the switch over to Ceylon.Cinnamon:

Quinoa Flakes: I use quinoa flakes in this recipe to ensure it is gluten-free. However, if you eat oats you could switch the quinoa flakes to oats and the recipe will work just the same.

Protein Powder: The ground flaxseed in this smoothie add some extra plant-based protein and healthy fats. I also add a vegan protein powder to this smoothie to make it a bit more hearty (particularly if you’re consuming this as a meal or post-workout). I use a flavourless protein powder from Amazonia in my smoothies for a little extra protein.

Coconut Milk: Any plant-based milk will work but I recommend Pure Harvest Coco Quench coconut milk. It’s organic and made from a blend of coconut milk and brown rice.

If you don’t have a lot of time during the week, this smoothie is super simple to create for breakfast or a snack. If you’re more into meal prepping on the weekend, you could make a batch and freeze it into smoothie cubes. This makes it even easier to whip up during the week.

If you are looking for more smoothie recipes, or breakfast or snack ideas, you’ll also love these other smoothie recipes and breakfast recipes.

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