Plus, I snuck some leafy greens in (in this case spinach, but you can use whatever you prefer) for extra vitamins and minerals. A smidge of maple syrup (optional) adds to the traditional pancake flavor you know and love. You’ll get intense blueberry flavor thanks to those frozen wild blueberries, plus a little sweetness from the dates and banana. Oats add a little texture to the smoothie (along with fiber), and they are also quite reminiscent of pancake flavor. Both of these ingredients pack in protein, helping to give the smoothie some sticking power. I didn’t just add them for that creaminess though. The ricotta adds a nice creaminess to the smoothie, along with the plain greek yogurt. In this case, I took inspiration from one of my fav kind of pancakes – ricotta pancakes. If you think about what a blueberry pancake might taste like in smoothie form, this is it. However, this wild blueberry pancake smoothie is 100% a winner. □ Keepin’ it real here not every recipe is a winner. If you’ve ever wondered if wild blueberries, sweet potatoes, and cottage cheese would taste good together in a smoothie – it does not. You can find them at your grocery store by just looking for “wild” on the label of the frozen fruit.įor this smoothie contest, I actually tested out quite a few recipes. They are smaller than cultivated berries and have a more intense flavor, as well as additional fiber and antioxidants.īecause of their delicate nature and the antioxidant value, the large majority of wild blueberries are frozen at harvest to keep peak nutritional and flavor value. Wild blueberries are a little different – they are not planted for harvest, but instead grow wild in barrens in Maine and Canada. Most people are used to the cultivated (planted) blueberries that you’ll find fresh at the supermarket. If you’ve never tried wild blueberries, you’re missing out. In this case, the ingredient of choice is wild blueberries and the style of dish is a smoothie, for the Wild Blueberry Association of North America’s second annual Wild Your Smoothie Recipe Contest. Concentrating on a particular ingredient in a specific style of dish always helps me get that culinary creativity flowing. When I saw a recipe contest pop up that a) sounded fun, b) was sure to result in a delicious treat, and c) focused on a certain ingredient – well, I knew I could get down with that. I was not compensated for my time.Īs much as I love a blank slate when it comes to brainstorming recipes, sometimes I end up in the kitchen staring at the fridge and freezer thinking “what the heck should I make”? It’s like gastronomic-style writers block. This blueberry pancake smoothie takes all the tasty flavors of a ricotta blueberry pancake and uses them in a more nutritious smoothie form! Plus, it’s packed with nutritious greens.ĭisclosure: By posting this Wild Blueberry Pancake Smoothie recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the Wild Blueberry Association of North America and I am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest.
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