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Blueberry Milkshakes
Author: Brenda Nixon
One summer, on our family outing to the blueberry farm, I came up with a thick and creamy way to start our mornings—blueberry milkshakes!
A milkshake for breakfast? Your kids may think you’re silly, but this low fat, high fiber nutrition drink is so scrumptious your kids will gulp it down without realizing its benefits—while you sit back and smile in delight.
Because their dark coloring absorbs the sun’s rays, blueberries are high in fiber and iron, low in fat, and packed with Vitamin A and C. They are one of my favorite fruits to cook with because there’s hardly any prep time involved. They don't need to be peeled, cored, or pitted.
During the summer months, my family and I pick blueberries to store away for winter. Some summers we go in June for the bountiful early berries and again in August for the smaller, but sweeter, late berries—while some seasons it’s only possible to pick them once.
After we pick our quota of blueberries, we rush home to throw bags of them in the freezer. They don’t need to be washed. In fact, washing them before throwing a bag full in the freezer will leave you with a solid block of blue when you need them. When I’m ready to make blueberry muffins I simply grab a handful out of the freezer, give them a quick wash, and toss them in my batter.
The first time I made my, now famous, blueberry milkshakes, I used lemon yogurt which gave it an interesting contrast to the blueberries. My kids loved it and requested the shake again. The second time, I made my blueberry milkshakes, I tried non-fat blueberry yogurt for a more intense blueberry flavor. My kids loved this version as well. Either way, they now beg me to make blueberry milkshakes for breakfast as it’s the perfect on-the-go drink when we’re running late.
Once you start making my blueberry milkshakes, experiment with flavor variations to discover which flavor your family likes best. If you're not into flavored drinks, I’ve found plain non-fat yogurt works just as great. And when you're lacking in fiber, slip in a tablespoon of wheat germ to boost the fiber content. Just be aware of the fact that the wheat germ gives the shake a bit of a granular texture and makes it harder to clean the blender.
I hope you enjoy this unusual way to start your morning. As your kids relish the taste you can revel in the nutritional value for them.
Blueberry Milkshake Recipe
- 8 oz container non-fat yogurt (lemon or blueberry)
- ½ C frozen blueberries
- 1 Tsp vanilla
- honey to taste
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a blender and whirl until smooth.
- Pour into an 8-ounce glass and enjoy.
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