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Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie
YIELD: 2 smoothies

Blueberry Lemon Smoothie with Medjool Dates | Creamy Breakfast Smoothie 

Enjoy a bright and creamy smoothie with medjool dates inspired by the classic flavors of blueberry, vanilla, and lemon. Natural Delights Medjool Dates bring natural sweetness and a rich caramel-like taste to this refreshing blend of blueberries, banana, Greek yogurt, and citrus. Perfect for a delicious breakfast, snack, or anytime you crave a flavorful energy boost.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup lowfat vanilla bean Greek-style yogurt
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups California Giant blueberries
  • 3 Natural Delights Medjool Dates, pitted and roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp. lemon zest
  • 1 medium banana, sliced
  • Crushed graham cracker, fresh blueberries, and yogurt for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Add all ingredients, except garnish, to a blender in the order listed. Blitz for 3-5 minutes or until smooth.
  2. Garnish by moistening rim of glass and dipping in crushed graham crackers. Top smoothie with a dollop of yogurt and fresh blueberries.

*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.