Blueberry smoothie variations
Alex and I like this blueberry smoothie as written: but of course you’re welcome to add your unique spin on it! Here are a few variations: This recipe one hits all the right notes. It’s got the perfect creamy texture, tastes like pure blueberry, has no added sugar, and is full of real, whole food ingredients (read: no fruit juice) The best part: it’s got a hint of cinnamon, too.
Wholesome ingredients. This smoothie uses whole food ingredients that are heavy on the nutrients but big on flavor. No fruit juice, no added sugar! Sweet tart texture and thick texture. The flavor is perfect: pure blueberry, just sweet enough, with a frosty, creamy texture.
Frozen blueberries Carrot Banana Greek yogurt Cinnamon
Use a high speed blender if you have it. This best blueberry banana smoothie is easiest to make with a high speed or powerful blender. If you’re working with a blender that’s not top shape: Dice the carrot very small. Also, place the liquid items in the smoothie toward the bottom of the blender. If you put the frozen items towards the bottom, they can easily freeze solid and make it hard for the blender blades to turn. Add slightly more liquid if necessary. Liquid helps to blend a smoothie, so we’ve added a range for the liquid here (water). Scrape down the bowl of the blender and add a little bit of water at a time until you get the desired texture.
Can you use fresh blueberries in this smoothie? Frozen blueberries make up most of the icy texture here; you could use fresh blueberries, but we’d do that with a frozen banana. Can you make it vegan? Sure can! We like the thickness that Greek yogurt brings, so the best substitute would be vegan yogurt. Or you could use just enough almond milk to bring it together. Do you need the carrot? Not necessarily, but we liked the added nutrients and sweetness. Can you make it a chocolate smoothie? Yes, go to this Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie recipe.
More blueberry recipes
Outside of this blueberry smoothie recipe, here are a few more of our favorite blueberry recipes: 5 from 1 review
This Blueberry Salad is a delicious way to eat berries , covered in a tangy dressing. Light and fluffy, these Lemon Blueberry Pancakes have just the right citrus zing and sweet bursts of berries! Serve with easy blueberry compote. These Blueberry Waffles are everyone’s favorite, topped with a quick blueberry sauce. This Blueberry Cake is fluffy, lightly sweet, and scented with lemon. Try these Banana Blueberry Muffins, made with oats and sweetened lightly with maple syrup.
