Blueberry Smoothie: A Simple Low Potassium Recipe!

Low Potassium Kidney Friendly Smoothie

Blueberry Smoothie: A Simple Low Potassium Recipe!

Low potassium simple blueberry smoothie using rice milk

Refreshing, simple, low potassium.

Smoothies are unfortunately often very heavy in potassium.  Let’s take for example the Dairy Queen tropical mango smoothie.  The 12 oz drink packs an impressive 528 mg potassium (and it doesn’t even include bananas – a classic smoothie addition for creaminess).  This is hardly kidney-friendly. For the last year I have been pondering and searching for some kidney-friendly smoothie options.  In my searching I stumbled upon this magnificent, simple, low potassium beverage option.  It isn’t creamy like a classic smoothie.  However, what it lacks in creaminess it makes up for in refreshing.

refreshing low potassium blueberry smoothie for kidney disease

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Four Ingredient Simple Blueberry Smoothie

Low potassium beverage recipe that is simple and refreshing.
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Course: Beverage, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Low Phosphorus, Low Potassium, Low Protein, Low Sodium, Plant-Based
Diet Type: CKD, Dialysis, VLPD
Servings: 1
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Jessianna Saville, RDN, Renal Nutrition Specialist

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup rice milk
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar substitute like Stevia
  • 1 sprig fresh mint
  • Ice cubes optional depending on desired thickness

Instructions

  • Puree the blueberries, rice milk, honey, mint, and extra ice (if using) in a blender. Serve in a tall glass.

Notes

Protein powder and/or unflavored fiber could be excellent additions to this. The flavor of this is fairly delicate (more like a juice than smoothie) so be conservative with quantity added.  

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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low potassium simple blueberry smoothie for kidney disease

KidneyGrub Verdict:

This is a true can-do kidney-friendly smoothie. Period. It is refreshing, simple, and quick.  A true classic.  I whipped this up for breakfast in less than five minute. Truthfully, I wasn’t sure if I would like it or not.  I was very  much pleasantly surprised on how refreshing and satisfying this was.  It is more like a juice than a smoothie since it lacks the traditional “creaminess” of a smoothie.  As a light, but satisfying breakfast it really hit the spot for me.  I could see this paired well with a simple piece of toast with butter.

Notes on this recipe:

1)This separates rather quickly.  I didn’t feel like the separation impacted flavor but the drink is prettier well emulsified. If you plan to serve to friends or family, make sure to mix right before serving. This would also be great with a handful of ice added, or if you need some extra calories 1-2 tbsps of heavy cream.

2)If you’re trying to increase protein intake (if you’re on dialysis, you could add an unflavored protein powder to this. Don’t be heavy-handed with your protein scoop as the flavor of this smoothie is fairly delicate.  Too much protein powder and you’ll end up with a gritty artificial-tasting drink (blech!).

kidney-friendly low potassium blueberry smoothie

Looking for more refreshing drinks? Check our our Raspberry Mint Limeade or Italian Lemonade!

8 thoughts on “Blueberry Smoothie: A Simple Low Potassium Recipe!”

  1. Pingback: Refreshing Raspberry Mint Limeade: A low potassium beverage for all tastes and occasions - Kidney RD

  2. Rosemary Picciotti

    This page really help me informed me very well cuz I needed to get on a low potassium diet and I didn’t know how to even start with this information I’m on the right path
    Thank you ????

  3. Hi Sandra, absolutely! The apple or cranberry will probably just make this a bit juicer while the almond milk would add some creaminess. Feel free to substitute your favorite “phos additive free” plant based milk for any recipe!

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