Super yummy and nutritious! This dinner dessert blueberry shake is one of my favorite ways to get in what my body needs in the easiest form possible. It is creamy, sweet and filling, and it whips up in the blender in minutes.
Listening to Your Body
Have you ever heard of intuitive eating? I am in a phase right now of eating what I need, when I need it, instead of following a set time or diet.
Your body can tell you exactly what it needs. When you are able to eat this way, healing can happen more quickly and easily because you are giving your body only what it needs. There is nothing extra for it to sift through. Learn to listen to your body and do what is best for YOU.
Ask yourself, “What does my body need today?” For real, it changes every day. Right now I am focusing on adding in B6 and magnesium. Whatever you hear or feel, say yes! Do not talk yourself out of it.
Obviously, there are things called addictions, but do not get confused… addictions are NOT your body talking to you. That is something else, and you do not want to listen to that.
Why I Love Shakes
I love shakes lately, and soups too. They are so easy to whip up in the blender and be done, not to mention the easy clean up! This blueberry shake is perfect after dinner when you want something sweet that still feeds your body well.
Dinner Dessert Blueberry Shake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 banana
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter powder
- 1/4 cup oats
- A tiny bit of agave or honey
Instructions
- Add everything to your blender.
- If you are using a fresh banana and fresh blueberries, add 1/2 cup ice so the shake is nice and cold. If your banana or blueberries are frozen, you do not need the ice.
- Blend until smooth and enjoy!
Why These Ingredients Are So Good for You
- Blueberries are packed with antioxidants called anthocyanins, which give them their deep blue color. They are also full of fiber and vitamin C, and they are naturally sweet, so you need very little added sugar.
- Banana makes the shake creamy and adds potassium and natural sweetness.
- Chia seeds are tiny but mighty. They have omega-3 fats, fiber and protein, and they help you feel full longer.
- Oats add gentle fiber and make this shake filling enough to be a light meal. Use certified gluten-free oats if you need to.
- Peanut butter powder gives you that peanut butter flavor and a little extra protein with less fat than regular peanut butter.
- Almond milk keeps it dairy free and light.
Put them all together and you have a dessert that is actually feeding your body. That is my kind of treat!
Make Your Blueberry Shake Even Better
- More protein: Add a scoop of an organic plant-based protein. See my post on organic protein choices for the ones I use.
- Add a crunch: Top it with my raw homemade granola.
- Add greens: A handful of spinach disappears in the purple color, and the kids will never know.
Shop
- Peanut butter or coconut powder. You can also add this to oatmeal or use it in cookies.
- Chia seeds. I get these at Costco in bulk. You can also find them at the grocery store or health food store.
- Califia almond milk. Find it at the health food store or many grocery stores. I like that this brand skips a lot of the additives.
