Blueberry Smoothie

This quick and easy four-ingredient refreshing Blueberry Smoothie is loaded with nutrition from fruit and probiotics from Greek yogurt. It takes less than 5 minutes to make in a blender or food processor. Enjoy this tasty treat anytime you need a quick meal or a little pick-me-up.

Energizing Blueberry Smoothie

Looking for a quick and delicious breakfast option? This blueberry smoothie recipe only requires a few ingredients and takes just minutes to make. Start your day off with a boost of antioxidants and energy! Smoothies are on my list of healthy, super quick, and easy breakfasts and snacks. If you like this recipe, try peach smoothie, banana smoothie, strawberry banana smoothie, and mango smoothie.

How to make a Blueberry Smoothie

Add the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses or cups, and garnish with fresh fruit or mint if desired.

Are blueberry smoothies good for you?

How can you go wrong with fruit, Greek yogurt, and milk? Greek Yogurt provides an excellent source of calcium and probiotics for a healthy gut and good bacteria balance. With 1/2 cup of blueberries per serving, these smoothies contain antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Milk provides nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D.

Blueberry Smoothie Variations

• Liquid – apple juice, grape juice, almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, or coconut milk
• Fruit – blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, pineapple, mango, or peach.
• More Protein – flax seeds, oats, protein powder, peanut butter, chia seeds, or almond butter.
• Go Green – spinach, kale, chard, or collard greens.

How to thicken up a smoothie

Maybe you got a little carried away with the liquid and added more than you wanted. Your smoothie is a little thin, and you want to thicken it up. Try oats, protein powder, frozen fruits or vegetables, and nut butters like peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, or ice for an extra creamy texture.

Recipe tips

• Freeze bananas with their jackets on.
• Instead of buying a whole bag of frozen blueberries, wash fresh blueberries, shake as much water out of them as possible, and place them in a freezer-safe bowl in the freezer for about 1-2 hours.
• I find this smoothie naturally sweet from the frozen berries and banana, but if desired, add just 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey.
• Any dairy or non-dairy milk works with this smoothie.
• Any yogurt will work with this recipe. I prefer plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt for its nutritional value. Try different flavors like vanilla or blueberry.

Storage

Smoothies are always best consumed as soon as they are made while still frosty and refreshing. If you must save some, place it in an airtight container in the freezer and reblend before enjoying.

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