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Blubarb Smoothie

May 2, 2017 Jump to Recipe | Pin Recipe Print Recipe

Blueberry/Rhubarb smoothie that tastes like homemade pie

Last Updated November 17, 2017
Bluebarb blueberry rhubarb smoothie.

Rhubarb is one of those things that you’ve probably only had in pie. I know that was the case for me.

Here’s another great use for rhubarb. A delicious rhubarb smoothie we’re calling The Blubarb.

Why Grandma Barb grew rhubarb

My Grandma, Barb, is a master gardener and she always had a huge crop of rhubarb. But the only thing we knew to do with it was make strawberry rhubarb pie. You boil down the fruit, add a ton of sugar, and bake on a buttery crust.

It was one of my absolute favorites as a child (strawberry rhubarb crisp a close second). So when rhubarb showed up at our local farmer’s market again, I knew we had to get some. Perhaps I could make a smoothie that tastes similar to the pie I loved as a child.

Well, let’s just say my Grandma would be proud. This smoothie is fresh, tart, and much quicker than cooling your baked goods on an open windowsill.

Not just pie, blue ribbon pie

I intended to make a strawberry rhubarb smoothie. It’s a classic combination, and I’m a big fan. But when I searched our frozen fruit selection, we were fresh out of strawberries.

All of the other ingredients were already in our Vitamix. Each of them contributing to the flavor profile I was going for: homemade pie. So instead of heading to the grocery store, I experimented with blueberries.

You cannot go wrong with blueberry pie, but blueberry and rhubarb? I had never tried that pairing.

I gotta tell ya, it worked. Not only did it work, it may be one of the most delicious smoothies I have ever created (and I’ve made my fair share)!

My first thought was “this tastes like a blue ribbon state fair pie”. The berry flavor is certainly the star, but the tartness from the rhubarb and the sweetness from the dates is complex and delicious. The oats and vanilla help give this smoothie that unmistakable homemade pie flavor.

For that down-home feeling, pour into a large mason jar.

Make the Blubarb Smoothie (named for blueberry + rhubarb, but also awesome that it sounds like Grandma Barb!) when you’re craving a treat. It’ll be the most satisfying thing you did all day! We’ll accept our blue ribbon once you give it a try. 🙂

Blubarb smoothie with blueberry and rhubarb in a mason jar.

Recipe

Blubarb Smoothie

Blubarb Smoothie

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  • Yield: 20 oz
  • You're needed for: 2 minutes
  • Until it's done: 3 minutes
  • 5 out of 5 based on 4 user ratings
  • Shalva Gale

Guiltless fruit-based smoothie that tastes like a homemade pie.

Ingredients:

  • almond milk (unsweetened) - 1 cup (240 mL)
  • rhubarb (raw) - 1 cup (100 g)
  • blueberries (frozen) - 1 cup (155 g)
  • dates (pitted) - 2 whole
  • rolled oats - 1/4 cup (20 g)
  • vanilla - 1 tsp. (5 g)
  • ice - 1 cup (217 g)

Instructions:

BLEND

  1. Add all ingredients into Vitamix container
  2. Blend on high for 60-90 seconds (or use “Smoothie” preset)
  3. Snap a pic and tag #lifeisNOYOKE
  4. Enjoy!

Useful tips for Blubarb Smoothie

My only experience with rhubarb was after it was cooked. I had to Google if it was okay to eat raw. It is (and man, does that cut down on prep time)!

If you're out of blueberries, my guess is that frozen strawberries or raspberries would be just as good (maybe even better).

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4 Comments

  1. Claire -

    August 24, 2021 @ 10:40 am

    Delicious! My 3- and 5-year old both loved it and came back for seconds. We used cow’s milk, as we didn’t have almond milk on hand. Will definitely make again. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Shalva Gale -

      October 29, 2021 @ 11:43 am

      Amazing! When it’s kid approved you know it’s good 🙂

  2. Tiffiny -

    August 8, 2021 @ 10:14 am

    Wonderful and delicious! Thank you for creating and sharing this recipe! I made this for my nine year old son with my new Vitamix. This is one smoothie, he’s been begging me to make it again.

    Reply
    • Shalva Gale -

      August 10, 2021 @ 10:16 am

      Just remembering I have some rhubarb in the freezer. Good to know it passes the kid test, let’s see if my toddler will tolerate it 🙂

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