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Fight inflammation in the most delicious with this easy anti-inflammatory blueberry smoothie recipe. Only 5 minutes to make and perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack full of berries, spinach and more!
Fresh smoothies can be great ways to fight inflammation! This anti-inflammatory blueberry smoothie adds a ton of inflammation fighting foods and spices to your diet. Fresh and simple ingredients that come together in this amazing tasting smoothie. You will love it!
So what is all of the buzz about eating foods with anti-inflammatory powers?
“Inflammation is like salt. A pinch is a good thing, but get a tad too much and it ruins everything.”
Why You Will Love This Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie:
- It only takes 5 minutes to make.
- This blueberry smoothie has lots of fresh ingredients.
- It tastes amazing!
There are actually a lot of foods that are considered anti-inflammatory.
Anti-Inflammatory Foods:
According to experts at Harvard Health Publishing and Healthline, the following are some inflammation fighting foods.
- Salmon and fatty fish: Omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammation and these fish are a great source.
- Dark, leafy greens. The list of benefits from eating your greens is so long so this just is icing on the cake, right?
- Nuts. Almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews and more. Again, the omega-3 fatty acids are loaded in all kinds of nuts.
- Green tea
- Avocado
- cocoa: flavanols are responsible for fighting inflammation in cocoa and dark chocolate
- Spices: ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and more.
- Berries. These fruits are loaded with anti-oxidants as well so load up on your berries!
- Olive Oil. Many studies on the Mediterranean diet that is rich in extra virgin olive oil show the benefits when it comes to combatting inflammation.
Your body is equipped with the tools it needs to fight inflammation but when I feel like I am getting sick or things feel off, I like to add a little boost!
Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients in this Smoothie:
Blueberries, leafy greens, almond butter, cinnamon, cayenne and even the Maca powder (optional) offer anti-inflammatory qualities so you are ready for anything with this one! If you are not one for heat, lighten up on the cayenne at first but I wouldn’t skip it completely, it just adds a bit of flair to the whole smoothie.
Toss everything in the blender and things will really get fired up! So go eat up and fight some inflammation!
Recipe Ingredients:
- Frozen Banana: I am a firm believer that all smoothies need a frozen banana or some sort of frozen base to make them thick, creamy and cold. Bananas are always always in our freezer because you never know when you will crave a smoothie!
- Blueberries: I prefer frozen but fresh are great as well. I find them to have a touch more sweetness and that’s what I love!
- Spinach or leafy greens: Spinach is my go to–I have never been much for kale. If kale is more your thing , then go for it!
- Almond Butter: I love adding a nut butter to most of my smoothies. Gives them a bit of bulk in my opinion.
- Almond Milk: More almonds are always a great thing in my opinion. You can certainly use your preferred milk for this blueberry smoothie.
- Cinnamon: Adds a touch of sweet spice.
- Cayenne: Cayenne makes this smoothie in my opinion. It doesn’t add any flavor but a sensation of heat right along with the sweet. Don’t miss out on this! But if you really really can’t do the cayenne, maybe try to add some turmeric instead. Turmeric is another great spice to add into your diet!
- Maca Powder: This is totally optional.
Optional Add-Ins:
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Anti-Inflammatory Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 frozen banana
- 2/3 – 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 2 handfuls spinach or leafy greens
- 1 T almond butter
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 – 1/4 tsp cayenne, start light and add as desired
- 1 tsp maca powder, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Yum, girl. I’m all about that anti-inflammatory diet! I always have a hard time coming up with smoothie names too..and I LOVE THE CAYENNE in there. Not sure why I’ve never tried that, I love adding turmeric and ginger but will have to try cayenne. Thanks 🙂
I’ve added turmeric as well but I’m not a huge fan of the flavor. I know it’s so good for me though!
This looks delicious and I love the idea of the cayenne! I might alternate that with some turmeric and black pepper. Is there something I can replace the banana with, though? I’m omitting as much sugar as possible from my diet for a while.
Hey there! You could use an avocado instead, that usually is a great sub as it will still keep the smoothie thick and creamy. And I love the turmeric, I need to add some as well to mine!
Any idea of a calorie count on this? Looks so awesome!
Not sure but you could easily plug the ingredients into something like My fitness Pal and get the numbers! This one is my go to smoothie!
Great smoothie recipe and information. I added your recipe to my anti-inflammatory smoothie list http://blenderauthority.com/anti-inflammatory-smoothie-recipes/
Hope that is OK.
Absolutely! Thanks so much Anna! I can’t wait to check out the entire list.
Very good I’ll be drinking this daily after a hard day at work
This is my favorite smoothie. Thanks Paul!
Would peanut butter work instead of almond butter? Or maybe just adding in sunflower seeds?
Hi Lindsay! Peanut butter would work. I use the almond butter dues to it’s anti-inflammatory qualities. Sometimes I use a few whole almonds instead of the butter!
Any options without almond milk or butter? My son has a nut allergy, but we are looking for anti-inflammatory options for him. Thanks!
Hi! Coconut water could be used as it is a great anti-inflammatory. If you prefer a milk then maybe go for hemp milk. As for the butter, sub sunflower seed butter which is another great anti-inflammatory!
Not quite the allergy can be triggered by seeds as well. But the best anti-inflammatory known is Turmeric, the ground root used in the Middle East, India, Ceylon & Northern Africa & grants the
yellow to pickles! Followed by Its cousins, Galangal used in Thai & other Asian cuisines & Ginger. I can’t have cayenne makes me terribly ill. Ginger can be added to anything. Casseroles, Vegetables, meat, Soups, Spaghetti. Sauce. Baked Goodies, It doesn’t need Asian Recipes. She can get ginger root & add slices to cooking water, ginger powder to add to cookies, brownies, There are herbal teas withGinger in them, Pacific Naturals makes Chicken Broth with ginger. t is a digestive in Ayerveda & Chinese Medicine practices. I use a very strong gel cap that is so hot I bite it & swallow with a big glug of ice water, better than Maalox or Mylanta.. There are ginger hard candies, & crystallized ginger or plain ginger tea great for nausea & queasy stomach. It does blend well with Lemon, & honey ( if he can have it, must be 2 years old) It is great in lemonade. She can start small amts & build up. Turmeric can be taken in capsules straight up ( I don’t recommend for a child, very bitter) but Turmeric in any hot milk, with honey, cinnamon, allspice or nutmeg . To make it taste better. Give an hour or so before sleep. If he’s not allergic to peanuts, they are not a nut or seed , but a legume. She can Roast Chickpeas & add ginger or soy to sub for the Nuts & Snacks he can’t have. For your smoothie I suggest adding lemon juice, there is no acid to release the iron from the greens. Also Ginger works well with blueberries,, & Indian cultures use ginger & cayenne in Dishes together. The Chinese use Pepper & hot sauces to add digestive problems (black pepper spice) anything that enhances the gut & digestion enhances immunity. She may need to start small & work up as his palette matures & he acquires a taste for the heat. You could add turmeric or pepper to your smoothie but It might look a bit funny. Try the. Hot Turmeric milk for a cold or to combat stress. Regards MA from Boston, MA ❤️?❤️??
Turmeric is a great one for sure! Thanks for so much great info!!!
I just finished making this for my afternoon green drink. I highly recommend! I omitted the maca powder (personal preference). I liked the cayenne idea. It gave it a kick. I will prefer this recipe as my blueberry “green” drink.
I love this one, too! I like changing up my green smoothie at times!
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I thought I had it up somewhere but now that I think of it, I don’t think I do!
I use whole almonds as the almond butter is over 7.00 for a pint.
I like to make my own to be more cost effective but I also add almonds as is sometimes as well. Thanks again, Barbara!