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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies

    Blueberry Smoothie

    Published: Jun 18, 2019 · Updated: Apr 7, 2020 by Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC · 2 Comments

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    A glass of blueberry coconut smoothie

    This blueberry smoothie recipe takes only 5 minutes to make and is made with 5 easy ingredients that are most likely in your kitchen. It's creamy, smooth, delicious, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.

    A glass of blueberry coconut smoothie.

    Editor's note: This recipe was originally published on October 18, 2016. Since then, it’s been freshened up with new pictures, commentary, and made even more delicious.

    Late Spring and Summer are my favorite times to add smoothies back into my mornings. Whether it's a power breakfast smoothie or a morning green smoothie, smoothies are a convenient way to add more fruits and veggies into your day.

    With blueberries in peak season and full abundance, Summer is the best time of the year to add blueberries to your smoothie, overnight oats, and yogurt bowls.

    With 5 easy-to-find ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, you'll have two delicious servings of this blueberry smoothie in 5 minutes or less.

    Ingredients you'll need

    To make this easy breakfast smoothie, you’ll need the following ingredients:

    Light coconut milk: this is usually sold in a box in the refrigerated section. Alternatively, use any milk of choice, such as almond milk, cashew milk, or oat milk.

    Blueberries: use fresh or frozen blueberries. For a thicker smoothie, use frozen blueberries.

    Yogurt: use choice of yogurt. For extra protein, use Greek yogurt. If vegan, use coconut yogurt or another dairy-free yogurt.

    Banana: naturally sweeten your smoothie with a ripe banana. For a thicker consistency, be sure to slice and freeze your banana beforehand. Alternatively, use honey, maple syrup, or a date to sweeten.

    Walnuts: add chopped walnuts. Be sure the walnuts are fresh and haven't gone rancid as that will leave a bitter taste. Substitute with nut butter, such as peanut butter or almond butter.

    Ice: a handful of ice to make the smoothie thicker. If you prefer a thinner smoothie, skip this or wait until the rest of the ingredients are blended before adding the desired amount.

    How to make a blueberry smoothie

    1. Add ingredients to blender: Combine the coconut milk, blueberries, yogurt, banana, walnut, and ice in the blender.

    2. Blend until smooth: Process until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness by adding additional coconut milk or ice, if needed.

    Step by step instructions on how to make the smoothie.

    Make ahead of time

    While it's best to make this smoothie when you're ready to enjoy it since the banana will change the color of the smoothie, you can make it ahead of time.

    Pro tip: If you do need to blend it the night before, skip the banana and use another sweetener. Stir in the morning before serving.

    Top tips and variations

    Save time in the morning: I suggest saving time in the morning by freeze the blueberries and banana beforehand and measuring out the ingredients the night before.

    Make it tangy: If you'd like to balance the sweetness with a little tanginess, add the juice from ¼ of a lime.

    Add more protein: Use Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt for a boost in protein. Alternatively. add a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder to add a boost of protein.

    Add some fats: Add a serving of peanut butter or almond butter for a boost in fats. Note that peanut butter will slightly change the flavor. Alternatively, add a serving of coconut oil or avocado.

    Blender: While you’ll get the smoothest smoothie with a high-speed blender, you can get pretty close with a standard blender by blending the blueberries and milk first, before adding any of the other ingredients. You may also need to blend for a minute longer.

    Skip the banana: If you’re not a fan of bananas, sweeten the smoothie with honey, maple syrup, dates, or another choice of sweetener.

    Adjust the thickness: If you’d prefer a thinner smoothie, add in more almond milk. For a thicker smoothie, add a few more ice cubes.

    A close-up of the smoothie.

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    • Kale Pineapple Smoothie

    Did you make this blueberry smoothie recipe? Leave a comment below and rate the recipe to let us know how it turned out. Be sure to tag us on Real + Vibrant’s Instagram to show us your smoothie.

    A glass of blueberry coconut smoothie

    Blueberry Smoothie

    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep time: 5 minutes
    Total time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 281kcal
    Author: Sapana Chandra
    This blueberry smoothie recipe takes only 5 minutes to make and is made with 5 easy ingredients that are most likely in your kitchen. It’s creamy, smooth, delicious, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup light coconut milk, or another milk of choice
    • 1 cup blueberries, frozen
    • 1 banana, frozen
    • ½ cup yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
    • 1 cup ice cubes

    Optional Toppings

    • 1 teaspoon coconut flakes
    • ½ teaspoon cacao nibs

    Instructions

    • Combine all of the ingredients in a blender.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 281kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 113mg, Potassium: 407mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 138IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 84mg, Iron: 1mg
    Course: Smoothie
    Cuisine: American
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    About Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC

    Sapana Chandra is a certified health coach, author of Plant Power Bowls, and founder of Real +Vibrant. Here you’ll find simply delicious vegetarian recipes with step-by-step photo instructions – recipes you’ll be excited to enjoy and share with your loved ones.

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    1. Tia says

      June 07, 2019 at 11:59 am

      This recipe is everything!5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

        December 08, 2019 at 7:21 pm

        Thanks, Tia!

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