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    Blue Hawaiian Smoothie + 20 Wild Blueberry Smoothie Recipes!

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    By Alisa Fleming on September 16, 2016 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Beverages, Dairy-Free Recipes

    This beautiful Wild Blue Hawaiian Smoothie beckons to the tropics, but it’s a far cry from the neon blue cocktail. The color is natural, the flavors taste fresh, and it’s packed with nutrition. Plus, you can enjoy it year round thanks to the use of wild blueberries!

    Blue Hawaiian Smoothie Recipe - a tropical dairy-free dream to enjoy all year with wild blueberries!

    Why We’re Going Wild

    Cultivated blueberries may be heading out of season, but my newest obsession, wild blueberries, can be enjoyed any time of year. They are almost always frozen (within 24 hours of picking!) to preserve their delicate flavors and nutrient density.

    Tony and I recently had the opportunity to go to Maine during the height of wild blueberry picking season. It was an eye-opener for me, not only in terms of blueberries, but our food supply and food processing in general. We toured wild blueberry barrens, visited the Wyman’s of Maine facility, and learned more about those little purple wonders than I would have imagined. Here are just a few reasons why we’re now going wild:

    They Really are WILD!

    Wild blueberries can’t simply be planted. They grow wild and only in certain regions (Maine and eastern Canada) with an underground root system that takes decades to establish.

    They’re Low to No Pesticides

    Certified organic wild blueberries are harder to find because the farms are smaller and the certification process can prove too difficult. But one wild blueberry farmer we spoke with said that wild blueberries aren’t always sprayed. It is only done when absolutely necessary and even then, they use only about 20% of the pesticides used on cultivated blueberries.

    They’re Higher in Nutrients

    Wild blueberries have double the antioxidant capacity of cultivated blueberries. They’re also insanely rich in manganese (8 times the amount of cultivated blueberries!), which is a must for bone health. Additionally, wild blueberries are higher in fiber and have a good little dose of iron.

    They Taste SO MUCH Better

    Have you ever bought a pint of cultivated blueberries only to have most of them taste bland and watery? Unfortunately, I’ve had it happen more times than I can count. As you can see with my “in hand” picture below, no two wild blueberries are alike and their flavors vary, too. Some are super sweet, some are tart, but ALL are full of flavor. And together they perform a beautiful symphony that hits all the right notes.

    They’re Lower in Sugar

    Despite offering more in the flavor department, wild blueberries are considered a low-glycemic food and have 30% less sugar than cultivated blueberries.

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    To show how packed it is with antioxidants, that potent purple hue shines through in nearly every smoothie that a wild blueberry touches. But it’s super strength doesn’t overpower the taste. Wild blueberries actually compliment a range of flavors. In fact, they pair beautifully with citrus, herbs, spices, chocolate, and more! To prove it, here are 20 easy, healthy, dairy-free recipes for wild blueberry smoothies that you can make throughout the year:

    1. Wild Blueberry Coconut Cream Pie Smoothie
    2. Mind Over Matcha Wild Blueberry Smoothie
    3. Wild Blueberry Pie Smoothie
    4. Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie
    5. Ginger Coconut Wild Blueberry Smoothie
    6. Wild Blueberry Bliss Smoothie
    7. Wild Blueberry Limeade Smoothie
    8. Wild Blueberry Banana Bread Smoothie
    9. Wild Blueberry Blood Orange and Ginger Smoothie
    10. Wild Blueberry Banana Hemp Smoothie
    11. Wild Blueberry Cinnamon Bun Smoothie
    12. Wild Blueberry Meal Replacement Smoothie
    13. Wild Blueberry Immune Boosting Tropical Smoothie
    14. Sunflower Butter Breakfast Smoothie
    15. Wild Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie
    16. Wild Blueberry Cacao Smoothie Bowl
    17. Wild Blueberry Maple Mint Smoothie
    18. Wild Blueberry & Mango Protein Smoothie
    19. Energy Boosting Wild Blueberry Smoothie
    20. Wild Blueberry Thai Zinger Smoothie

    And #21 is our Wild Blue Hawaiian Smoothie recipe below!

    Blue Hawaiian Smoothie Recipe - a tropical dairy-free dream to enjoy year round with wild blueberries!Photo credits: Wild Blueberries of North America and Suzanne Madore with Ethos Marketing. And a few are mine! Disclaimer: Tony and I did receive a 3-day trip to Maine to learn about wild blueberries, but were not compensated in any other way. All opinions here are truthful and my own. Consequently, we have switched to buying wild blueberries in our own home.

    Special Diet Notes: Wild Blue Hawaiian Smoothie

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, optionally vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian.

    5.0 from 1 reviews
    Wild Blue Hawaiian Smoothie
     
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    Prep time
    5 mins
    Total time
    5 mins
     
    This wild blueberry smoothie was almost a prize winner, with the judge returning to it in the final tastings. So when we came home, we modified the recipe just a touch to perfect it.
    Author: Alisa and Anthony Fleming
    Serves: 1 serving
    Ingredients
    • ¾ cup frozen Wild Blueberries
    • ½ cup coconut milk beverage or light coconut milk
    • ½ cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
    • ½ very ripe banana
    • ½ teaspoon lime juice
    • Small pinch salt
    • 1 teaspoon honey or your favorite sweetener, to taste
    Instructions
    1. Place the Wild Blueberries, coconut milk beverage, pineapple, banana, lime juice, and salt in your blender and puree until smooth
    2. Taste test for sweetness, and blend in honey or your favorite sweetener, to taste, if desired.
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    21 Dairy-Free Wild Blueberry Smoothie Recipes

    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    43 Comments

    1. Sonali- The Foodie Physician on September 20, 2016 7:38 am

      I’m a big fan of Wild Blueberries and love making smoothies with them! Thanks for all of these wonderful ideas- they all look so pretty and REFRESHING!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 21, 2016 10:03 am

        Right? It’s hard to go wrong with that purple hue.

        Reply
    2. Heather @ FITaspire on September 20, 2016 7:29 am

      I love wild blueberries and this smoothie makes me want to go BACK on vacation. 🙂 It might be fall, but I always love tropical flavors. 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 21, 2016 10:04 am

        I’m with you Heather – a vacation is in order! I think I need to book a tropical vacation myself now …

        Reply
    3. Julie @ Running in a Skirt on September 20, 2016 6:38 am

      Wild blueberries really are the best! What a wonderful recipe and fabulous trip. Can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
    4. amanda -runtothefinish on September 20, 2016 6:23 am

      blueberries have been so hit or miss here this year. I LOVE them, but we keep getting really tart batches 🙁

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 21, 2016 10:05 am

        I agree, 2 out of 3 times when I bought conventional blueberries this year they were terrible. I’ve been happy with the consistency of the Wild Blueberries. Always a mix of sweet & tart.

        Reply
    5. Taylor Kiser on September 20, 2016 5:06 am

      Wild blueberries are the best!! What a fantastic list of wild blueberry smoothies! I’ll have to try yours first!

      Reply
    6. Elle @ Only Taste Matters on September 19, 2016 11:23 pm

      This tropical smoothie sounds so refreshing! I love the addition of wild blueberries!

      Reply
    7. Laura on September 19, 2016 1:27 pm

      Absolutely stunning! I love wild blueberries! Thank you for providing so many dairy-free and delicious ways to use them!

      Reply
    8. Elizabeth DiBurro on September 19, 2016 12:34 pm

      This recipe sounds amazing! Fresh pineapple always makes my tongue feel fuzzy, but I can use canned without any issues. The recipe is safe for my son too! I’ll have to make it soon. Thank you!

      Reply
    9. Gluten Free With Emily on September 19, 2016 11:48 am

      I love wild berries and agree that the taste is out of this world! Can’t wait to try your smoothie recipe!

      Reply
    10. Christie on September 19, 2016 4:58 am

      What a fabulous idea for a smoothie flavor. It is a gorgeous color also.

      Reply
    11. Mel | avirtualvegan.com on September 18, 2016 10:30 pm

      I love blueberries and wild ones are so much nicer than the cultivated kind. I love all your facts about them. So interesting. I had no idea they were more nutritious but I guess if you think about it it figures. All of those smoothie recipes sound so delicious too!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 21, 2016 10:06 am

        I know Mel. I was seriously surprised to learn about how much higher they were in several nutrients / micronutrients.

        Reply
    12. The Vegan 8 on September 17, 2016 7:10 pm

      We love wild blueberries over here! I always put them in my daughter’s oatmeal and they are so good in smoothies, too. This smoothie looks SO good and so refreshing, it is making me so thirsty!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 18, 2016 3:51 pm

        That is such a delicious way to use them!

        Reply
    13. Jackie of Vegan Yack Attack on September 17, 2016 10:45 am

      That trip looks so awesome! And I love pairing blueberries and pineapple together, so much flavor and anti-inflammatory power!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 17, 2016 11:23 am

        Seriously! Never enough natural antioxidants 🙂

        Reply
    14. Jenn on September 16, 2016 9:07 pm

      Mmmm, sounds so refreshing. I love wild blueberries. And the tropical flavors here make me want to hit the beach asap! 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 17, 2016 11:24 am

        Haha, I’ve been wanting to hit the beach for a while now Jenn!

        Reply
    15. Lacy on September 16, 2016 5:15 pm

      This is perfect! We love blueberries so much but sometimes want new ideas to use them all up. Yum!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 17, 2016 11:24 am

        Hopefully this inspires you for the cooler months Lacy 🙂

        Reply
    16. Sarah-A Whisk and Two Wands on September 16, 2016 4:45 pm

      Oh this looks so good! I can’t believe I never thought to put pineapple and blueberries in a tropical smoothie like that, and I have a lot of combinations I’ve tried. For the last 4 years we added blueberry picking to our must do list along with strawberry picking and the apple orchard (not all at the same time). This year we missed the whole berry season here being in California and I was so upset as were the kids. We all LOVE blueberries! Can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 16, 2016 4:56 pm

        You will love the combo Sarah! Pineapple with the wild blueberries is a match made in heaven. And the coconut milk is, well, a must, don’t you think? 🙂

        Reply
        • Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands on September 21, 2016 9:20 am

          YES! My husband used up all the frozen blueberries! I went to make these this morning to celebrate the last day of summer. As soon as I get to Costco I’ll be making these for the girls, and umm myself.

          Reply
          • Alisa Fleming on September 21, 2016 10:03 am

            Those dang husbands. Don’t they have any manners? They should know to get permissions to eat any food, especially the last serving 🙂

            Reply
    17. Linda @ Veganosity on September 16, 2016 4:05 pm

      I have a bag of Wyman’s wild blueberries in my freezer. This is getting made!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 16, 2016 4:56 pm

        Yes!

        Reply
    18. Cricket Plunkett on September 16, 2016 3:27 pm

      This is such a fun recipe! Will definitely be using it to spice up my smoothie routine!

      Reply
    19. Becky Striepe on September 16, 2016 1:38 pm

      These look so good! I love wild blueberries, too. They’re so cute and tiny!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 16, 2016 2:12 pm

        Aren’t they? Of course, I’m a little biased toward little things 🙂 BUT, mighty things come in small packages!

        Reply
    20. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine on September 16, 2016 12:49 pm

      This looks fantastic! I love that you brought the tropical flavors with the sweet blueberry! Delish!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 16, 2016 1:37 pm

        Thanks Rebecca! They really do marry together beautifully!

        Reply
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