You will be surprised how well blueberries and basil go together. This smoothie is refreshing, colourful, and full of nutrients.

Smoothies can make a great meal or sharable snack. As a dietitian, the issue I have with smoothies is they often lack “staying power”. In other words, they don’t fill the belly for very long.

A smoothie needs to include components of a balanced meal, give me energy, combat hunger, and taste satisfying – yeah, a lot to ask! This means it must contain:

• Carbohydrates – from fruit or oats
• Protein – from yogurt, soy milk, hemp hearts, or cows milk
• Fibre – from fruit, vegetables, or seeds
• Fat – from seeds, nut butters, or avocado
• Antioxidants and other micronutrients – from fruit or greens

Putting this altogether, not only will this smoothie taste like summer but it’ll sustain you for longer. This smoothie contains roughly 20g of protein and 6 grams of fibre along with vitamin C, B12, calcium, and omega 3 fats. Enjoy!