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Blueberry Smoothie

Updated: Apr 20, 2025 · Published: Sep 25, 2019 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 66 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Vegetarian
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This Blueberry smoothie is sweet and creamy and ready in just a couple of minutes. Start your day with a colourful and filling smoothie. Great as breakfast or a snack, if you are short on time then throw together this filling and vibrant smoothie.

Two glasses of purple smoothie surrounded by blueberries and oats.

This is a really simple smoothie, but far from boring. I usually have more than just a smoothie for breakfast, but if that is all I have time for then this is the one I choose. It's nutrient dense and pretty filling with the oats and cashew butter. You could add some flax or chia seeds too.

This smoothie is kid approved too. They love the colour, it's nice and sweet and the flavours aren't too overpowering either. It's also a great way to use up lots of blueberries.

If you are looking for some other blueberry recipes, why not try our Healthy Blueberry Muffins, Blueberry Waffles, Mini Pancakes or Easy Baked Oats.

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  • Why You Will Love It
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Variations
  • How to Make a Blueberry Smoothie - Step by Step
  • Top Tip
  • Storage
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Smoothie Recipes
  • Recipe
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Why You Will Love It

  • Quick - This blueberry smoothie is ready in under 5 minutes.
  • Filling - We have added oats to this smoothie, which makes it much more of a filling meal.
  • Use frozen fruit - You can easily use frozen fruit in this recipe, so it can be enjoyed all year round and not just when blueberries are in season.
  • Kid friendly - Looking for more ways to get fruit into your kids diet. They will love this! They can help to make it too.

Ingredients and Substitutions

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  • Banana - This helps to thicken the smoothie, but it doesn't add too much of an overpowering banana flavour. If you want a thicker smoothie, then use frozen bananas.
  • Blueberries - The star of the smoothie. For the best flavour, use fresh and in season blueberries.
  • Almond milk - Any milk will work in this recipe, we just happened to have some almond milk that needed using.
  • Greek yogurt - This also helps to thicken the smoothie. Use full fat for more flavour, or use reduce or 0% fat if you want to lower the calories.
  • Honey or maple syrup - This blueberry smoothie is naturally sweet from the banana and blueberries, however this adds a little extra sweetness. It is optional though.
  • Cashew butter - This adds some protein, and texture. You could use almond or peanut butter instead.
  • Oats - An easy way to make a smoothie thicker and more filling. Adding oats to a smoothie makes it feel more like a meal.

Variations

This really is a super creamy smoothie, and there are a few different ingredients to thank for that. Banana is always a must for a creamy smoothie, but we added some Greek yogurt too. Also, the blended up oats add an extra layer of creaminess, as well as making it more filling.

If you aren't a fan of banana, then you could add half an avocado instead. Avocado doesn't really have a taste, but you will lose some of the sweetness that the banana gave. Make this even creamier by using a frozen banana.

If you wanted a mixture of fruit, then add some raspberries, strawberries and blackberries into it too. It might change the colour of it though.

If you didn't want to use milk in this smoothie, then you could swap it for apple juice. It would be a bit thinner though.

How to Make a Blueberry Smoothie - Step by Step

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  1. Step 1: Put all of the ingredients into a blender.
A purple coloured smoothie in a blender jug.
  1. Step 2: Blend until smooth.

Top Tip

Make smoothie bags ahead of time and store them in the freezer for quick and easy breakfasts and snacks. In a freezer bag, add the chunks of banana and blueberries and then just add them to the blender with the rest of the ingredients when you are ready to serve.

A purple coloured smoothie topped with sliced banana and oats.

Storage

If you make a bit too much smoothie, or can't finish it, then you can store this in the fridge for a day. Just make sure to give it a good stir before you drink it again. We wouldn't recommend freezing it.

Extra Tips

  • Make this even creamier by using a frozen banana or adding a splash of coconut milk.
  • Not a fan of banana? Use half an avocado instead.
  • Make this smoothie vegan by using coconut yogurt and maple syrup.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm flavour. It kind of tastes like a blueberry pie in a jar.
Two smoothies with straws sit amongst blueberries and sliced banana.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in a blueberry smoothie?

There are 375 calories in this smoothie. That might sound like a lot for a smoothie, but that's because of the oats and cashew butter which helps to make it really filling.

Does blending berries destroy the nutrients?

No, it doesn't. Blended blueberries are still just as nutritious.

Is a blueberry smoothie gluten free?

As long as you make sure the oats you are using are certified gluten free, and there is no cross contamination, then this can be gluten free.

How to make a vegan blueberry smoothie

If you want to make this a vegan blueberry smoothie, then just swap the Greek yogurt for coconut or soya yogurt and use maple syrup instead of honey.
Another great vegan addition to this smoothie is a splash of coconut milk. It makes it even creamier, and of course with a little hint of coconut.

How to thicken a blueberry smoothie

Using frozen fruit is an easy way to thicken a blueberry smoothie. You could also use coconut milk that would also add a lovely tropical flavour.

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Recipe

A glass of blueberry smoothie with a red and white straw. Blueberries are scattered around.

Blueberry Smoothie

By: Dannii Martin
This Blueberry smoothie is sweet and creamy and ready in just a couple of minutes. Great as breakfast or a snack, if you are short on time then throw together this filling and vibrant smoothie.
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Gluten Free
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Vegetarian
5 from 47 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: British
Prep: 2 minutes mins
Total: 2 minutes mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 375kcal
Allergens:
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Ingredients

  • 1 Banana
  • 100 g (0.66 cups) Blueberries
  • 250 ml (1 cups) Almond milk
  • 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Cashew butter
  • 10 g (1.5 tablespoon) Oats

Instructions

  • Put all of the ingredients in to a blender.
  • Blend until smooth.

Recipe Tips

  • Make this even creamier by using a frozen banana or adding a splash of coconut milk.
  • Not a fan of banana? Use half an avocado instead.
  • Make this smoothie vegan by using coconut yoghurt and maple syrup.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm flavour. It kind of tastes like a blueberry pie in a jar.
  • To ensure this recipe is definitely gluten free, use oats that are certified gluten free.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 357mg | Iron: 1.8mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. mary anderson says

    October 02, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    5 stars
    I love a great smoothie for breakfast or lunch. blueberry are so delicious, especially when they are in season. I could use one of these right now…I am getting ready for a power walk.

    Reply
  2. Adrianne says

    September 29, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    5 stars
    What a great way to start the day with this smoothie!! I will have to get some cashew butter to whip it up, yum!!

    Reply
  3. Whitney says

    September 26, 2019 at 3:15 am

    5 stars
    Blueberry is always my favorite go to fruit when making a smoothie, will definitely try it with the other ingredients listed!

    Reply
  4. Lucy says

    January 19, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    5 stars
    I have just got a little,blender and think this will be my first breakfast smoothie tomorrow morning - right up my street!

    Reply
  5. Denise Pettitt says

    August 05, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    i love a banana & strawberry smoothie.
    Handful of ripe strawberries
    1 banana
    100ml coconut milk
    100ml Greek yogurt
    Handful of ice
    Teaspoon of honey

    Reply
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