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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!Â
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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Made this with spinach and kale no butter because only have peanut butter. Also added tumeric. Made a double batch. Next time will make sure I have almond butter and will not double cayenne. Good.
Love the addition of tumeric for sure. Yes, you make a good point, doubling the cayenne is probably not the best idea indeed.
Loved it!! I added tumeric for it’s anti inflammatory properties. I will be making this one alot!!! Trying to calm my RA flares.
I love the addition of tumeric 100%. It is a great thing to use to fight inflammation.
Okay, we are all guilty of throwing away brown bananas – right? Well, now, as soon as I don’t find them appealing to eat, I cut slices and freeze on a plate. Then I measure into 1 cups and put into Ziplocs, along with the rest of the fruit ingredients. I use a handful of almonds, since I don’t have the almond butter and I can’t use Maca because it makes me break out. But I have to tell you, this smoothie, right here, is THE best! I really, really questioned the cayenne. The cayenne is now one of my favorite parts of this smoothie! This smoothie helped me get through 3 months of bed-ridden fatigue, caused by Covid 19 last year, so THANK YOU! Now, it’s my go-to, after a good workout.
Chris this makes me so happy. I’m the same way with the cayenne—it’s my favorite part now. So happy you are okay!!
This is absolutely AMAZING. I used oatmilk cuz I hate almond milk lol and Fix and Fogg Everything Butter as my nut butter and it MADE this smoothie, imo. I have a Chron’s disease with quite a few extraintestinal manifestations so I’m hoping the blueberries and spinach help calm the inflammation! Thank you for sharing!
So wonderful to hear you loved this!! Hoping that you get lots of relief from it!
dont like cayanne, but what about adding a bit of tumeric? my current blueberry smoothie is blueberries, frozen banana, rice milk, 1/2 tst vanilla and ice. I heard of adding prune juice– may try that.
You could certainly add a bit of turmeric!or just omit the cayenne and you’re fine as well!
Which maca did you use in this recipe? The black or yellow?
Hi Donna! I used this Mac’s powder: https://thesmartshoponline.com/product/anthonys-organic-maca-root-powder-gelatinized-1lb-gluten-free-non-gmo/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlMaGBhD3ARIsAPvWd6hhb2_vEIXXvsYamSQY4LXxFJZrqf6XDUX_qhNkx70O5iLf6ILapVUaAnZNEALw_wcB
It doesn’t say which one exactly. Hope that helps!
I was recently diagnosed with Pericarditis which has no cure. I was told to simply take Ibuprofen 400 mg every 6 hours for 14 days. This course of actions causes issues with my DIverticulitis. So I looked for another course that could help instead hurt some other part of my body.
I was looking at food and came upon your recipe. I actually had all of the items (I had Cashew butter only change) it referenced and tried it.
I can say it was an eye opener. Tangy yummy and I doubled the recipe for my husband to try. We both had 2 cups of the smoothie..
Loved it.
Thank you for sharing
So happy you two loved this! Wow, sounds like you are experiencing a rough journey. So sorry to hear that!! Hoping that you have continued health improvements and decreased pain.
Just started trying to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into my diet and decided to look for smoothies as my breakfast or snack. When I came across this smoothie I was unsure due to the cayenne, but thus is delicious!!! It is just sweet enough that it’s not too much and then the cayenne jumps on you at the end!! Can’t wait to have another one tomorrow! As a side note if you don’t like the heat add less for sure, but I wouldn’t omit it from the smoothie. Thanks for an amazing way to East fruits and veggies!
Thanks so much for sharing Jennifer–I agree, don’t omit it! This is my very favorite smoothie ever. Glad you loved it!!!
Anyone out there diagnosed with Raynauds and inflammation-scleroderma?
Trying to be good about diet.
Help. Alternative treatment.
I have both. Scleroderma and very bad Raynauds. Also have Diverticulosis. But have a hard time eating fiber. Really want to eat healthy but it is a struggle.
Great smoothie! Ove the cayenne kick.
Yay! I know the cayenne isn’t for everyone but I love it so so much!
Amazing smoothie!! Just made it. Added just an 1/8 of cayenne, hardly taste it, will add a little more next time.
Yay! So glad you love it. Everyone has different spice tolerances. My husband likes 1/2 tsp whereas I am happy with 1/4. Just gotta find the right fit!