Blueberry Smoothie with Red Grapes

This recipe makes a delicious blueberry and grape smoothie that is so yummy it tastes like a dessert. The smoothie includes blueberries, red grapes, apples, oranges and chia seeds. The chia seeds are used to slightly increase the protein and fat content therefore making the smoothie more filling.

I sometimes enjoy this smoothie in the morning as I don’t always feel like breakfast and it’s so filling, that it tends to keep me going until lunchtime. The recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and all you need is a blender and a citrus squeezer.

This smoothie is full of vitamins and minerals that are important for health and the fibre content is good for the gut. It contains around 200 calories so this smoothie is perfect for those trying to reduce the calories in their diet.

It is also vegan friendly so if you’re looking for a quick healthy breakfast then definitely give this recipe a try.

Ingredients for Grape Blueberry Smoothie

• 20g chia seeds - to add protein and fat to the smoothie. I soak the seeds before adding them to the smoothie.
• 2 tablespoon cold water - to soak the chia seeds.
• 2 large oranges - the juices from the oranges are used to loosen the smoothie.
• 200g red grapes - make sure they are seedless.
• 200g blueberries - any variety will work.
• 1 gala apple - skin and core removed, then chopped.

How to Make Red Grape Blueberry Smoothie

1. Start by soaking the chia seeds for 1 hour or overnight if you’re making it in the morning. Into a small bowl pour in the chia seeds and 2 - 3 tbsps water. Mix, cover and set aside to allow the chia seeds to soak up the water.

2. Once the chia seeds are soaked, prepare the oranges by cutting them in half and use a citrus squeezer to squeeze all the juice out. Set the orange juice aside for 1 minute.

3. To a blender add the red grapes, blueberries, apple, juice from the oranges and chia seeds. Blend them all together then enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• This recipe can easily be halved if you want to make a single serving.
• I use gala apples in this smoothie recipe but you can use any apples of choice.
• The chia seeds will have a jelly like texture onced soaked.
• Make sure the fruit is washed and dried with paper towels before using.

Nutrition

Nutrition based on 1 serving: Calories: 201kcal | Fat: 3.6g | Saturates: 0.4g | Carbs: 41.2g | Sugar: 37.0g | Fibre: 7.1g | Protein: 3.7g | Salt 0.02g

Storage

I usually make this smoothie to drink immediately but it can last in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

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