Blueberry Microbiome Smoothie

Recipe featured in Forbes Magazine by Mee McCormick, chef and founder of Pinewood Kitchen & Mercantile in Nunnelly, Tennessee

“This is my go-to smoothie,” McCormick said. “I always have a bag of frozen cranberries and organic frozen blueberries on hand. During blueberry season on my Pinewood Farms, I use fresh blueberries. Loaded with antioxidants and prebiotic fiber, this is the one recipe I recommend adding to your weekly groove as it’s easy and delicious.”

This recipe is featured in McCormick’s latest book, My Pinewood Kitchen: A Southern Culinary Cure.

Recipe for Blueberry Smoothie

Yields 2 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c organic or wild blueberries
• 1/2 c whole frozen cranberries
• 1 Tbsp dairy-free yogurt
• 1 scoop organic dairy-free vanilla protein powder OR 2 Tbsp nut butter or seed butter
• 1/2 c pomegranate juice
• 1 c flax milk
• 2 c water
• 1 scoop maca powder
• 1 scoop greens powder

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a blender in the order listed. Blend on high until creamy and smooth.
2. Serve immediately.