Today we're learning how to make a simple and easy Blueberry Puree!
I mostly use this blueberry puree as a topper for a hydrating, fiber-filled blueberry smoothie bowl but it has many uses. Read on to see!
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This Blueberry Puree not only works well in smoothie bowls but makes a wonderful topping for ice cream, pound cakes and other desserts as well as stirred into drinks like a margarita.
If you aren't familiar with smoothie bowls, the way I do it is simple. I just take my kids (or my) favorite, simple smoothie recipe and dump it in a bowl, top it with a puree and finish it off with a granola.
Sometimes it is a store bought granola and sometimes a homemade one. For this blueberry bowl, this Blueberry Almond Granola would make a great topper.
I especially like to use a blueberry puree as a topper for smoothies that aren't all that visually appealing. For instance, this is one I've made my kids a million times but because I'm adding blueberries and spinach, the color ends up a little off. Top with a pretty blueberry sauce / puree and it looks beautiful.
Yes, this blueberry puree can be made ahead. It will store in the refrigerator. I typically will keep it no longer than five days. It never lasts that long anyway because it is too darn delicious to not eat!
You could also spread this blueberry puree over a slice of my blueberry bread or my double berry muffins!
Printable Recipe Card
Blueberry Puree - Blueberry Sauce
Ingredients
Blueberry Puree
- 1 C Blueberries fresh
- 1 T Coconut Water
- 1 T Honey
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice fresh
Blueberry Spinach Smoothie Bowl (optional)
- ½ C Coconut Water
- 1 C Greek Yogurt plain or vanilla
- 1 Banana cut up
- 1 C Baby Spinach packed
- ½ C Blueberries fresh
- ⅓ C Granola of choice
Instructions
- Place all puree ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Refrigerate puree until ready for use.
To make optional smoothie bowl
- Place first 5 smoothie ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Pour into bowls.
- Spread puree over smoothie. Top the smoothie bowls with the granola. Enjoy
Notes
Nutrition
Patty Haxton Anderson says
What a powerful and healthy way to start the day! Its amazing. Wonderful recipe and photographs!
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
I like the idea of serving this in a bowl. Yum.
Carolyn West says
Your 7 year old son started a fit club at school? How cool is that! What a great idea. I'm a little late on the smoothie bowl bandwagon too... but they do look amazing.
foodyschmoody says
I guess I should change the wording on that, he joined in the fit club - he did not start it. But cool nonetheless. The more these kids stay active the better, especially given that he is a minecraft video game fanatic!
Debbie Denny says
That looks spectacular.I love Quaker products and I am going to try this.
Carl says
Wow, that looks like a real treat 🙂 I battle sometimes to find good healthy recipes and these smoothies looks like a good keeper.
Latonya says
I am late too because I had never heard of a smoothie bowl until now. I am going to have to give it try in the near future.
foodyschmoody says
Oh good, so I'm not the last one, lol.
nancy@skinnykitchen.com says
What a deliciously healthy way to start the day!
Caroline says
We've just stared having smoothie bowls recently and now my toddler son is addicted to them! This looks great.
Del's cooking twist says
What a wonderful smoothie bowl. I need to try! 🙂
Platter Talk says
This is a beautiful bowl of goodness! We will be looking for some of this super grain granola. We love how you put it to such flavorful and delicious use!
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says
I keep seeing these smoothie bowls... I need to make one- yours has totally inspired me. It looks beautiful and sounds like it would be the perfect breakfast!
Ellie says
This smoothie bowl is looking just awesome!! What a perfect combination of spinach & banana I need to try this bowl asap..!!
Lovely thanks for sharing...
foodyschmoody says
Thanks. My kids would never get a green vegetable in them if it weren't for smoothies, hence the spinach.
Bethany @ athletic avocado says
Smoothie bowls are the best new trend! This one looks so good with the coconut water, greek yogurt and blueberries! I love adding crunchy granola on top!
foodyschmoody says
I really like the use of coconut water, it's nice and light and not full of sugar like juice.
Roslyn Tanner Evans says
Never heard of a smoothie bowl. Love smoothies & will try more variations. How high is the sugar content in the Quaker Oats granola?
foodyschmoody says
Hi Roslyn, glad you like the look of the smoothie. It looks like the variety I used has 6g sugar for 1/4 C. I'm not sure of the nutritional info for the other flavors they have of the Real Medleys SuperGrains but you can see it all by clicking this link http://cbi.as/2oamd click on the particular flavor and then click nutritional info. I hope that helps.
Nicole says
Yum, looks really healthy!!
Melanie says
These smoothie bowls looks so yummy. I need to make one!
SheilaG- Plum Doodles says
Smoothie bowls- that's a new one for me, can't wait to give it a try. I love blueberries!
foodyschmoody says
Thaks. I love blueberries too!
jamie says
That blueberry granola is my favorite!
Emily says
WOW! That looks so so good! We've been eating smoothie in a bowl with cereal for year, I love that it's a real thing now!
Jessica Williams says
What a great idea! I'll have to keep an eye out for these!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
This is something I am a fan of, smoothie with granola. The granola just adds that perfect amount of texture and crunch.
CourtneyLynne says
Ooooo this sounds so tasty!!! A perfect breakfast if you ask me!! Must give your version a try!
Prairie Gal Cookin says
This bowl looks so yummy - I just love blueberries!!
Manju | Cooking Curries says
I love smoothie bowls and granola is my favorite topping for them!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
What a healthy and yummy breakfast in a bowl! I know my kids will love this!
Angela says
Christine! This smoothie bowls looks amazing!!! Great flavor combo and love the crunchy granola on top! Cant wait to whip this up!
Debra @ Bowl Me Over says
Oh my gosh this looks good - healthy and yummy!! An amazing way to start the day!
Ivonne says
Looks delicious and very healthy!
Reesa says
I love the idea of a smoothie bowl! This looks so delicious!
SheilaG-PlumDoodles says
Looks wonderful, and your photos are gorgeous!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks!
Root says
i like it