Blueberry Smoothie Recipe

This Blueberry Smoothie takes minutes to make and only requires four ingredients: frozen blueberries, milk, frozen banana, and almond butter. It’s filling, creamy, and packed with flavor! This smoothie is dairy-free and naturally vegan.

Be sure to try some other reader favorites: this Acai Bowl, Green Smoothie Recipe, or Strawberry Banana Smoothie.

The Best Blueberry Smoothie Recipe

I’m big on smoothies—whether it’s a Mango Smoothie or a Chocolate Protein Shake. But blueberries? Wasn’t really my thing until my blueberry-obsessed kids asked for a smoothie with blueberries. So, I played around with a recipe and guess what? THIS is the recipe that got me all in on blueberries!

This has become my morning favorite—I could literally have it every day, especially during summer. It’s super kid-friendly too; it’s so easy that my little ones make it by themselves.

With just four ingredients, you might think it’s too simple, but trust me, it’s anything but. It’s creamy, bursting with blueberry goodness, and perfectly sweet. Once you try it, you’ll get why we love it so much!

Ingredients In Blueberry Banana Smoothie

This smoothie truly couldn’t be easier with only 4-ingredients!

1. Almond Milk: This helps makes it creamy and a bit sweet. I like using vanilla-flavored almond milk for an extra punch of flavor. Any milk works; I use whole milk when making this for my kids!
2. Frozen Blueberries: Grab frozen wild blueberries for the best possible smoothie—they’re packed with more flavor than regular ones. Using frozen berries also thickens the smoothie without the need for ice, which can water it down and give it a slushy texture.
3. Frozen Banana: Makes it creamy and sweet. Freeze banana slices the night before for a creamy, delicious smoothie.
4. Almond Butter: Adds richness, a nutty flavor, and makes it extra filling. If you prefer, you can use peanut butter or any nut butter instead.

How To Make A Blueberry Smoothie

1. Freeze the banana: To get that perfect creamy texture, freeze your banana slices overnight. Simply peel, slice, and store them in a freezer-safe container or bag. OR purchase already frozen banana slices.
2. Measure: While making this smoothie is easy, it’s helpful to measure the ingredients, especially if you’re new to it. This ensures you get the right balance of flavors and avoid making too much or ending up with a not-so-great taste.
3. Blend: If you have a powerful blender like a Vitamix® or Blendtec®, toss in all the ingredients and blend until smooth. For other blenders, check the manufacturer’s instructions to avoid any issues.

Mix Ins & Variations

• Protein Powder: This smoothie is so filling on it’s own but if you’re looking for extra protein throw in a scoop of your favorite vanilla or chocolate protein powder or add in a tablespoon of hemp seeds.
• Spinach: I know this might sound less than exciting, but I often add a handful of spinach to this smoothie and it doesn’t change the taste or texture one bit.
• Change Up The Fruit: Switch up the blueberries for frozen cherries (check out this Cherry Smoothie), raspberries, or blackberries. These swap great and are just a delicious, if you’re feeling like it you can even do a blend of a couple different frozen fruits.
• Make It Chocolate: Inspired by this recipe check out this Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie for a chocolate-y twist.

Tips For Success

I know, how hard can making a smoothie be, right?! But I still have a few tips that will really take it to the next level!

• Use good-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Since there are only four ingredients, you really want to use the best and freshest of each ingredient.
• If needed, add a little honey or maple syrup to sweeten this smoothie. I’ve found with a really good, ripe banana you don’t need the additional sweetener, but this can vary. Give your smoothie a quick taste and add a teaspoon or two as needed. (Honey will make it no longer vegan, but maple syrup is a good vegan sweetener).

More Easy Smoothie Recipes

• Apple Smoothie tastes like Fall in a cup!
• Caribbean Passion Smoothie Jamba Juice copycat
• Peanut Butter Protein Shake tastes like a peanut butter cup milkshake
• 5-ingredient Cherry Crisp Smoothie
• Peach Smoothie easy and refreshing

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Blueberry Smoothie

By Chelsea Lords

This quick and creamy Blueberry Smoothie needs just four ingredients—frozen blueberries, milk, banana, and almond butter. It's filling, flavorful, dairy-free, and naturally vegan!

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 smoothie

Equipment

• Large blender high-powered

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice, see note 1
• ▢ 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
• ▢ 3/4 cup frozen banana coins 1 medium ripe banana
• ▢ 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter, see note 2

Instructions 

• Night before: Peel banana and slice into coins. Place coins in a sealed bag in freezer the night before making this smoothie.
• Day of: Combine almond milk (see note 1), frozen blueberries, frozen banana, and almond butter in a large, powerful blender. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust if needed. (Depending on sweetness of the banana, you may need to add a bit of honey or maple syrup; I usually don’t need to add either!). Enjoy immediately.

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Recipe Notes

Note 1: You can use any type of milk you like; just check and make sure it’s dairy free if that’s a concern. Vegan = no animal products, so vegans will need to use nut milk instead of cow’s milk.

Note 2: The better the flavor of the almond butter, the better the smoothie tastes! I like to get a dry-roasted and lightly salted almond butter!

Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, as leftovers don’t store well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 756mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 426mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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