This easy Blueberry Lingonberry Smoothie recipe is a delicious and healthful way to enjoy lingonberries. Frozen blueberries, lingonberries, banana, almond milk, almond butter and honey come together to create a delicious concoction that is sure to get your day started off with on the right foot!
Lingonberries are a common ingredient in Scandinavian dishes like this Lingonberry Sauce which is customarily served with Traditional Swedish Pancakes or Swedish Meatballs. This smoothie recipe is a very healthful way to add lingonberries into your diet.
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Ingredients for Blueberry Lingonberry Smoothie
- Frozen Blueberries: Lingonberries are very tart on their own and are lovely paired with sweeter berries like blueberries. I like to use the frozen ones for convenience and because they help keep the smoothie cold.
- Frozen Lingonberries or Lingonberry Jam: You can use either frozen lingonberries or lingonberry jam/preserves in this recipe. See the Recipe FAQ section below for more information on where to find lingonberries.
- Banana (fresh or frozen): A ripe banana adds sweetness and body to the smoothie.
- Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk: Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk makes a lovely liquid base in this recipe with it's subtle almond flavor and a hint of vanilla.
- Almond Butter: I love a spoonful of almond butter in this smoothie! Such a delicious pairing with the berries.
- Honey: A squeeze or two of honey brings just the right amount of sweetness.
Substitutions
- Swap fresh blueberries for the frozen.
- Any kind of milk (dairy or non-dairy) will work in this recipe.
- Feel free to skip the almond butter if you prefer.
- Maple syrup can be used as a sweetener instead of honey.
Variations
- Mixed Berry: Use a combination of blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and/or raspberries along side the lingonberries.
- Spinach: Add a handful or two of baby spinach for added nutrition.
- Protein: Add a scoop of protein powder to your smoothie.
- Yogurt: Add a spoonful or two of plain yogurt along with the other ingredients.
How to Make a Blueberry Lingonberry Smoothie
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth! Pour into serving glasses and drink immediately.
Expert Tips
- Use frozen blueberries and a frozen banana to help keep you smoothie cold.
- Add honey to taste. Depending on the sweetness of your berries and whether you are using frozen lingonberries or lingonberry jam, the amount you need may vary.
Recipe FAQ
Yes! You can make this smoothie up to one day ahead and store it tightly covered in the refrigerator. Be sure to give it a good shake before enjoying to reincorporate all of the ingredients.
Lingonberries are small, red wild berries that grow on low-lying evergreen bushes in the boreal forests and Arctic tundra of the Northern hemisphere. They are very tart in flavor, much like a cranberry, which is why they are almost always paired with some kind of sweetener before eating.
If you live somewhere with a strong Scandinavian cultural presence you may be able to find frozen lingonberries at your local grocery store. I often buy mine at Ingebretsen’s Nordic Marketplace in Minneapolis, Minnesota when I'm in town. You can also order them online from Sturdiwheat or Northwest Wild Foods.
You can find preserved lingonberries or lingonberry jam on Amazon, at Scandinavian specialty stores or even at your local grocery store.
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Kristi
This smoothie is a delicious and nourishing way to begin the day. I make this one several times a week!