There’s nothing like this sweet, tart Blueberry Lemon Zinger Smoothie to get us back on the healthy track for the New Year!
Welcome to 2017 friends!
I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday. Mine was wonderful! Tom, Casey and I went down to Charleston to spend Christmas with our oldest son Sean. The weather was beautiful, and the food was fabulous, as usual! For the most part, I unplugged from social media, did some knitting, binge watched The Crown and a few other shows on Netflix, went to the movies, snuggled under cozy blankets in front of the fire with my dog Tucker, and made AND ate more cookies than I cared to count. It was heavenly. And now…it’s back to reality.
After weeks of indulging, it’s time to put away the stretchy pants and get down to the business of eating healthy and working out. This Blueberry Lemon Zinger Smoothie is one of my favorite post-workout smoothies. It’s sweet and tart and gives me the boost of energy I need after I get my you know what kicked at the gym.
It’s loaded with blueberries, lemon juice and lemon Greek yogurt, kiwi, a frozen banana and some coconut water. I used fresh blueberries, but frozen work well too. I add one cup of coconut water, but feel free to add more or less depending on how thick you like your smoothie. I’ll let you decide.
I spent some time over the holidays planning what delicious recipes I’ll be sharing in 2017. I’ve got lots of good things in store for you guys! This Thursday I’ll be doing my first giveaway for 2017. I’m so excited! I hope you can stop back and check it out. You won’t want to miss it! Have a great first week of 2017!
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 kiwi skinned
- 1 frozen banana
- juice of half a lemon
- 1 5.3 oz. container lemon flavored Greek yogurt I use Chobani
- 1 cup coconut water
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Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
Lovely and that colour! :) Sounds like you had a perfect holiday break. Happy New Year, Mary Ann.
Yes, we did! I hope you did too Jennifer! XO
Happy New Year Mary Ann. I wore my stretchy pants for two weeks straight and when I finally had to put on jeans, it was so scary. Maybe I should drink this smoothie for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Love it!
I know! I think a tear or two came to my eyes when I tried to put mine on! Happy New Year!
I need to get my butt out of this chair and make your delicious smoothie and then go for a walk. Looks, like you had a great holiday. I enjoy watching The Crown .
I need to get moving too Gerlinde! Hope you had a great holiday too! I can’t wait for the second season of The Crown!
such a pretty purple! (:
Thanks Macy! So delicious too!
Oh this looks so delicious Mary Ann!!! I need about 20 gallons of this!! Happy New Year!! xoxo
Me too! It’s so good Rebecca! Happy New Year! XO
Gorgeous smoothie, Mary Ann! That color is everything – if healthy looks this good, I am all in. Happy New Year! :)
Thanks Laura! I’ll be guzzling a few of these to get me back on track for the New Year! Too.many.cookies!
My 20 year old blender died this year, Mary Ann – so I treated myself to a Vitamix for Christmas. So I need lots of smoothie inspiration – and this one looks perfect. I love blueberries and never thought of adding flavored yogurt – that’s a great idea. Looking forward to all the wonderful recipes you come up with this year! Cheers to a wonderful 2017!
Wow a Vitamix?! Lucky you Geraldine! I hope you enjoy this one. I love the double the lemon flavor. And the blueberry lemon combo reminds me of summer, so it’s a favorite of mine this cold and wintry time of year. Enjoy!
Happy new year Mary Ann. I’m still struggling to get back into the swing of things. I think once our schools start again next week it will be easier to NOT lounge around all day.
This smoothie looks so great! Definitely a delectable treat after a workout!
Me too and I have been fighting a terrible cold for the past few days! Hoping the vitamins in this smoothie help me kick it! Hope your 2017 is awesome Alida!
I literally want to reach through my iMac screen and grab this! So beautiful and with healthy benefits? Count me in Mary Ann… just beautiful!
Yay! Thanks so much Kevin! I think we’re all looking for some healthy options after the Christmas holiday! Enjoy!
you make good for you look so good Mary Ann! happy new year!
Thanks Cathy! Happy New Year to you too!
Happy New Year, Mary Ann! Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday! Mine was chaotic and wonderful :) This smoothie looks amazing! I love anything with lemon and this looks so refreshing! Looking forward to what you have planned this year- I’m sure it will all be delicious and gorgeous!
The blueberry lemon combo has always been a favorite of mine. Hope you had a wonderful holiday season too Jessica! Can’t wait to see what you’ve got in store for 2017!
Happy New Year, Mary Ann! It sounds like you had a wonderful holiday. This blueberry smoothie is one gorgeous way to finish up a workout!
I’ll be guzzling a few of these after workouts now that the holidays are over Rachelle! Hope your holiday season was wonderful!
Wasn’t the time off so nice? Loving how you’re getting back into the game with this smoothie, it’s beyond gorgeous!
It really was Gina! And you’ve got a great trip to look forward to also. Lucky you! This is one of my favorite smoothies. The flavors remind me of summer!
Happy New Year, Mary Ann! Thanks for the awesome smoothie inspiration!
Happy New Year to you and the family Matt! Looking forward to a healthy 2017, so this smoothie is part of the plan!
It sounds like you had a great holiday! The smoothie – the flavor and color – so full goodness and so beautiful.
We really did Naomi. Hope you all did too! I love the color of this one too! Enjoy!
This looks so refreshing! I’s love one for breakfast!
The breakfast healthy breakfast treat Tieghan. Getting on the healthy track this year!
Can’t beat the classic lemon/blueberry combo!!
I totally agree! It’s one of my favorites!
Classic flavors and beautiful results! Love it! Happy New Year, Mary Ann!
Thanks Annie! Happy New Year to you too!
Happy New Year! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2017 and I can’t wait to see all your new recipes. This smoothie is exactly what I need! I totally need to get back on the healthy track!
Me too Kathy! Christmas cookies this year were deadly!! I need a healthy start to 2017!