I had a fantastic birthday yesterday (32 already? Geez, time flies!) and this Wild Blueberry Shake with antioxidant-rich wild blueberries, sweet banana, frosty watermelon cubes (my secret ingredient) and creamy vanilla almond milk was my birthday shake "smoothie break." Get the recipe and a few pics from my celebration day!..
Wild blueberries are rich in anti-aging, free-radical fighting antioxidants so they make a perfect addition to any wellness smoothie!
And perfect for an 'anti-aging' birthday shake 🙂
..happy smoothie day to me.
Oh, and THIS cake happened too..
..No I didn't make my own bday cake. My husband is REALLY good at ordering those 🙂 Coconut Vanilla from Real Food Daily.
Wild Blueberry Shake
vegan, serves one
¾ cup wild blueberries
1 cup vanilla almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
*use less liquid for a thicker shake!
1 large banana, frozen
½ cup cubed watermelon, frozen
Blend and serve.
optional:
* nuts or seeds. try 2 tablespoon raw walnuts, 1 teaspoon crushed flax seeds or 1 teaspoon chia seeds!
* protein. 1 heaping scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder! (I added this to my shake, but not included in nutritional info below)
nutrition info per shake..
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Some more pics from my day..
The last minute b-day cake order from Real Food Daily. Vanilla Coconut with chocolate writing. SO GOOD!..
Shameless "bday girl" selfies...
..ps I'm not trying to look sultry in right photo. Actually just really liked my bday (Anthro) shirt. 🙂 (hubby said red eyes made me look like a vampire. hmm.)
A few vine videos too!..
Birthday Cake
Happy Birthday to Me
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Sylvia Hairston says
Happy Birthday! I love every recipe you post super yummy!!! LOVE LOVE ur recipes... bye bye dairy i used to depend on u now not so much! Thanks Kathy!!!!
Zoe says
Hi, I was wondering if the fruit have to be frozen, not just for this smoothie, but for all of the smoothies.... like is it a must to freeze the fruit that you specify? Will it change the flavor/consistancy for the better? thanks.
Marceline V says
Oh my! This was wonderful...I've never frozen a banana before but the taste was perfect and so much better than when using one that is room temperature.
Kathy Patalsky says
Thanks you!
Uneeka King says
Happy Belated Birthday Kathy!!!! I'm a new follower and I absolutely love your smoothies, this one was a favorite of my 7 year old son and I =) I hope you had an incredible day and all your birthday wishes come true beautiful <3 Have a wonderful week!
Rebecca Wright says
Happy Birthday! They both look amazing! I'm a recent follower and was wondering do you commonly use and/or have a recommendation for a vegan
protein powder or a nutritional powder? After looking into it I was leaning towards Sunwarrior Protein Powder or
Vega One Complete Nutritional Shake, but wanted your opinion before I
purchase one!Thanks!
Nicole Witt says
Both the shake and cake look great 🙂 I'm whipping up the shake as soon as I get home..... This is gonna be my "superbowl sip" in place of that bad beer margarita I was going to have. Happy belated B-Day 🙂
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes regular blueberries work fine! 🙂 And thanks!!
RockMyVeganSocks says
Mmm this looks tasty - can't wait to try it. I don't have wild blueberries, but I'm sure it'll still be tasty with regular old blueberries.
I think I said this already but Happy Birthday!!
I quite like the photo on the right - you look gorgeous and so happy =)
Kathy Patalsky says
Thank you!
Annika Maria Helena says
Happy belated birthday Kathy! Lovely pictures 🙂
Kathy Patalsky says
Thank you 🙂
LaLa says
Happy Birthday!!! You look beautiful!!!
Kathy Patalsky says
🙂
Guest says
Happy birthday! You are a tiny young thing, don't worry 🙂
a happy cyclist says
Happy Birthday Kathy! The cake looks amazing (very simple and elegant) and the smoothie looks delicious!
Kathy Patalsky says
Thanks!! It is a glass straw (dharma glass straws) purchased on the one lucky duck store website. 🙂
Sarah Maccarelli Jordan says
Happy birthday! That smoothie looks amazing. I've been using frozen watermelon in my daily smoothies too, love it! I'm jealous of your extra thick straw 🙂
Dana Shultz says
um, this looks amazing! As does the cake. Happy b-day!
Jo @ Including Cake says
Wohoo happy birthday…..mmmmm cake! 🙂
LindsayLovesVeggies says
Happy belated birthday!! Your smoothie looks delicious. I would never have thought to add watermelon to blueberry! Oh, and that cake? Just wow! I wish I knew where to get something like that around here!