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    Healthy Blueberry Smoothie Recipe

    Published: Jul 2, 2021 · Modified: Jul 14, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This healthy blueberry smoothie recipe is made in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients. It’s light & refreshing and makes a great breakfast or snack. Add spinach to make it a green blueberry banana smoothie!

    three glasses filled with Blueberry Smoothie

    I drink a smoothie every day, and love making them for my kids to sneak a little nutrition into their days (check out our post with all of our best smoothie recipes). This healthy blueberry smoothie recipe is one of our favorites. It's easy to make with only 5 ingredients and comes together in less than 5 minutes.

    You can add a variety of different mix-ins (like protein powder, spinach, chia seeds, etc.) to this blueberry banana smoothie to make it even more nutritious and protein-packed! The perfect way to fuel any busy day!

    front view of three glasses filled with Blueberry Smoothie with bananas and blueberries around them

    Blueberry Smoothie: Ingredients & substitutions

    Let's discuss the ingredients, as well as possible substitutions in this blueberry banana smoothie recipe.

    overhead photo of the ingredients in this Blueberry Smoothie recipe
    • Unsweetened almond milk. Any non-dairy milk works well in this recipe (coconut, almond, rice, oat, etc.) You can also use regular dairy milk.
    • Frozen blueberries. I always have a bag of wild blueberries (my favorite variety) in my freezer to make this blueberry banana smoothie. If you come across delicious fresh blueberries in the summer for a great price, you can always flash freeze them and then store them in an airtight container in the freezer. Fresh berries can be used also.
    • Frozen banana. If you don't prefer bananas, you can substitute another starchy food like avocado for creaminess, but you will  likely need to add more honey/maple syrup to achieve the proper sweetness. 
    • Vanilla extract. You can leave out the vanilla, but I love the rich flavor it adds to this blueberry smoothie recipe. 
    • Honey. Maple syrup or agave can be used in place of honey. If your blueberries are very sweet you can omit the sweetener altogether. 
    • Vanilla protein powder (optional). I love adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder to my smoothies for a protein boost that keeps me full longer. Orgain Vanilla Bean Protein Powder is my favorite.
    • Frozen Spinach (optional). If you want to make this a green blueberry smoothie, simply add some frozen spinach, kale, etc. This is optional! Just note that spinach will make this more of a gray/brown smoothie than vibrant purple!

    How to make a blueberry smoothie 

    Use a Vitamix 

    If you’ve been around here for a while then you know I am fiercely loyal to my Vitamix blender. Especially when blending something as thick and creamy as a blueberry banana smoothie, using a Vitamix blender is a must. No other blender on the market is its equal in both power and functionality.

    Check out my Vitamix buying guide to learn which blender is right for YOU. I have blended with the Ascent 3500 every for 4 years now. It’s my best friend in the kitchen and I couldn’t live without it! There are always great deals on reconditioned Ascent models!

    Add ingredients to the blending container

    To make this blueberry banana smoothie recipe, simply add all the ingredients in the order listed in the recipe to the blending container. It's important to add the almond milk first to ensure a smooth and even blend. 

    overhead photo showing How to Make a Blueberry Smoothie - ingredient sin the blending container before being blended

    Blend

    Next it's time to blend! Begin blending on low speed and slowly increase to high speed. Blend on high speed for about 50 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps of unblended ingredients. 

    Note: If you have a blender with a "smoothie" setting, you can simply secure the lid, press the smoothie button, and let the blender do the work for you. 

    overhead photo showing How to Make a Blueberry Smoothie - ingredient sin the blending container after being blended

    Serve

    Pour the blended healthy blueberry smoothie into 2-4 glasses and enjoy! I find this recipe makes 2 adult servings and 4 kid-sized servings.

    FAQs about Blueberry Smoothies

    Are blueberry smoothies healthy?

    This blueberry smoothie (especially if you add the protein powder and spinach) is packed full of nutrients, antioxidants, protein and fiber.

    Do you put ice in smoothies?

    I suggest NOT putting ice in this smoothie because it waters down the flavors. Instead, use frozen fruit for a thick, cold smoothie.

    What can I add to smoothies?

    Here are some suggestions!
    Protein powder
    Nut butters (like this homemade peanut butter or vanilla almond butter) - for a little fat and protein.
    Chia seeds
    Collagen protein powder
    Greens (dandelion greens, kale, spinach, etc).
    Coconut oil
    Maca powder

    blueberry smoothie being poured from a blending container into a glass

    More smoothie recipes

    I drink a smoothie every single morning, and have for over a decade. I have a pretty extensive collection of smoothie recipes on my blog (check out my smoothie recipe index), but here are a few favorites worth mentioning!

    • The best green smoothie ever - plus all my tips and tricks for making delicious smoothies and meal prepping smoothies. 
    • Chocolate peanut butter green smoothie - tastes like a liquid peanut butter cup but it's full of greens and protein! 
    • Both this pineapple smoothie and this mango smoothie will transport you to some beach, somewhere. 
    • Strawberry banana smoothie is a total classic - and it's healthy!
    • This zucchini smoothie is amazing and loaded with veggies. 
    • This pumpkin smoothie tastes like a liquid pumpkin pie but it's so much healthier and only takes 5 minutes to make!
    • Want to eat your smoothie with a spoon? Try this recipe for the best smoothie bowls!
    front view of a glass filled with blueberry smoothie with bananas and blueberries around it

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    Healthy Blueberry Smoothie Recipe

    Laura
    This healthy blueberry smoothie recipe is made in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients. It’s light & refreshing and makes a great breakfast or snack. Add spinach to make it green!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 Servings
    Calories 234 kcal

    Equipment

    • Vitamix blender
    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • spatula

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk or your choice of milk
    • 1 ½ cups blueberries (frozen or fresh)
    • 1 banana frozen
    • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
    • 1 TBS honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
    • 2 TBS vanilla protein powder (optional)
    • 1 cup spinach (optional)
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    Instructions
     

    • Place the ingredients in the order listed in the container of a Vitamix blender.
    • Blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high until the mixture is smooth (about 30 -60 seconds).
    • Pour into glasses and serve

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    Notes

    *Note: Nutritional information calculated with protein powder and spinach. 

    Ingredient Substitutions

    • Unsweetened almond milk. Any non-dairy milk works well in this recipe. I love using coconut milk for a tropical flavor. You can also use regular dairy milk!
    • Frozen blueberries berries. I suggest frozen wild blueberries. Fresh blueberries can be used as well.
    • Frozen banana. Fresh bananas (unfrozen) can be used, it just won't be as thick and cold.
    • Honey. Maple syrup or agave can be used in place of honey. If your blueberries are very sweet you can omit the sweetener altogether. 
    • Vanilla protein powder (optional). I love adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder to my smoothies for a protein boost that keeps me full longer. Orgain Vanilla Bean Protein Powder is my favorite - I always have it stocked in my pantry.
    • Frozen Spinach (optional). If you want to make this a green blueberry smoothie, simply add some frozen spinach, kale, etc. This is optional!

    Smoothie add-ins (suggestions) 

    • Protein powder
    • Nut butters
    • Chia seeds
    • Collagen protein powder
    • Greens (dandelion greens, kale, spinach, etc).
    • Coconut oil
    • Maca powder
    • Spirulina 
    • Bee Pollen

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5recipeCalories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 12gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 294mgPotassium: 445mgFiber: 5gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 1504IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 322mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase a product through a link you clicked on here, I receive a portion of the sale. Thank you for supporting JoyFoodSunshine! 

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    1. Julia

      March 03, 2023 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      Starting my health Journey, thank you for this delicious recipe.

      Reply
      • Laura

        March 03, 2023 at 1:43 pm

        Thank you Julia!

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    2. Vero

      September 02, 2022 at 11:07 am

      5 stars
      Best blueberry smoothie I’ve ever had and I did it right from my house. Thank you!!

      Reply
    3. Scarla

      August 03, 2022 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      This smoothie was very tasty!!

      Reply
      • Laura

        August 03, 2022 at 1:29 pm

        I'm so glad you love it!

        Reply
    4. Christine Savinelli

      August 02, 2021 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      Made this today for my breakfast & it was delicious!😀 Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Heather

      July 07, 2021 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      Just wanted to let you know that I've featured this recipe in my Refreshing Summer Recipe Roundup

      Reply

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