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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » 10 Minute Recipes

    Blueberry and Coconut Smoothie

    Published: Apr 24, 2021 · Modified: Sep 14, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 40 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free / Vegan
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    A simple Blueberry and Coconut Smoothie that will have you thinking you are on a tropical beach somewhere. It's quick and easy to make and is perfect sunny morning breakfast. Thick and creamy, and bursting with flavour, it's easy to make vegan too.

    Two bottles containing a purple smoothie. Half a coconut and blueberries are next to the bottles.

    We can never have too many smoothie recipes in our life, and hopefully you agree too. This blueberry and coconut smoothie is an easy breakfast or light snack option that has a few ways to adapt it. Kids will love helping to make this super purple smoothie.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • Step by step
    • How to make a thick smoothie
    • What to add to this smoothie 
    • Vegan smoothie
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More smoothie recipes
    • Recipe
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    Why you will love it

    • A deliciously sweet smoothie
    • Thick and creamy
    • Kids love it
    • Just 241 calories per serving

    Ingredients needed

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    • Almond milk - Any milk will do, but we used nut milk to keep it vegan.
    • Coconut milk - Try to use a light coconut milk.
    • Maple syrup - You can use honey, but maple syrup keeps it vegan.
    • Blueberries - The fresher, the better.
    • Frozen banana - The bananas don't need to be frozen, but it makes it nice and cold. You can use fresh bananas and some ice cubes if you like.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    Step by step

    One: Add all of the ingredients to a blender.

    A blender jug containing milk and blueberries.

    Two: Blend until smooth.

    A blender jug containing a purple smoothie.

    How to make a thick smoothie

    I think the key to making a thick and creamy smoothie is using some frozen fruit, so we used a frozen banana. I keep a bag of frozen banana slices in the freezer, to add to smoothies and also to make our Banana Nice Cream. You could also use frozen blueberries too if you like.

    Using frozen fruit makes it really thick and creamy, as well as cool, without having to use ice which can water it down. The coconut milk also makes it nice and creamy too. You could also add a spoonful of coconut yogurt for some extra thickness and coconut flavour.

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    What to add to this smoothie 

    Once you have the basic blueberry coconut smoothie made and poured into your glass, I suggest that you really go to town when it comes to decorating your coconut smoothie. Throw some chunks on coconut on top and a few whole blueberries to make it looks even more appetising.

    You could even turn this in to a smoothie bowl and eat it with a spoon. That way, you can pile the toppings high! Add a little less skimmed milk, so it's thicker and then pour it in to a bowl.

    Vegan smoothie

    Coconut milk is a great way to make vegan smoothies, however it isn't the only milk we have used here. We have used some almond milk too, to thin it out a little. You could use any of  your favourite plant based milks - cashew milk or even tiger nut milk would work really well.

    A bottle of purple smoothie with a drinking straw.

    FAQs

    How to sweeten a blueberry coconut smoothie

    Frozen banana and blueberries add lots of natural sweetness to a smoothie, however we have added a little bit extra with some maple syrup. You could swap this for honey, or your favourite liquid sweetener.
    If you don't like sweet smoothies, that you could easily leave it out and just have the sweetness from the fruit.

    How to store a blueberry coconut smoothie

    This is such a quick and easy recipe, so it's always best to make it fresh. However, if you have made too much or you want to make it ready for an easy breakfast the next day, then you can store it in the fridge. It will be fine for 24 hours - just make sure to give it a really good stir before serving.

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    Extra tips

    • If you don't have frozen bananas, you can just use unfrozen ripe bananas. Add a couple of ice cubes if you want it nice and cool.
    • You can swap the skimmed milk for your favourite milk, or plant based milk if you want to make this vegan.
    • You can turn this in to a smoothie bowl by making it a little thicker. Pour it in to a bowl and then load it with toppings.

    More smoothie recipes

    • Pumpkin Smoothie
    • Green Smoothie
    • Healthy Nutella Smoothie
    • Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

    If you’ve tried this coconut milk smoothie, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Two small glass bottles full of blueberry and coconut smoothie next to a broken open coconut

    Blueberry and Coconut Smoothie

    The combination of blueberry and coconut in this smoothie will have you thinking you are on a tropical beach somewhere. It's quick and easy to make and this Blueberry and Coconut Smoothie makes the perfect sunny morning breakfast.
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    Gluten Free
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    4.97 from 26 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: British
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Allergens:
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    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 241kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 500 ml Almond milk
    • 200 ml Light coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
    • 150 g Blueberries
    • 1 Frozen banana

    Instructions

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

    Notes

    • If you don't have frozen bananas, you can just use unfrozen ripe bananas. Add a couple of ice cubes if you want it nice and cool.
    • You can swap the skimmed milk for your favourite milk, or plant based milk if you want to make this vegan.
    • You can turn this in to a smoothie bowl by making it a little thicker. Pour it in to a bowl and then load it with toppings.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1glass | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 1mg
    DisclaimerThe 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.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Beth

      April 24, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! This smoothie looks amazing and so delicious! My teens are going to be all over this recipe! Excited to try this tonight!

      Reply
    2. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine

      April 10, 2017 at 10:01 am

      How can "barleycup" be gluten free? When I lived in Korea, they drank barley tea. It was really refreshing and I loved it. I am assuming they drink that for the same reason this product is made? This smoothie looks amazing.

      Reply
    3. Deano

      April 04, 2017 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! I just LOVE coconut and the colour of this smoothie looks so refreshing.

      Reply
    4. Heidi Kokborg

      April 03, 2017 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      This smoothie looks so good. And blueberry and coconut is such a yummy combo!

      Reply
    5. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy

      April 03, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      I'm seeing Chicory root in more and more things lately.... Barley cup sounds fascinating! I'll be keeping an eye out for it at the supermarket!

      Reply
    6. Jehan Hale

      April 03, 2017 at 5:15 pm

      This looks so good! I have never tried Barley Cup but it looks great for smoothies or in my cereal!

      Reply
    7. Amy

      April 03, 2017 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! That's exactly the kind of breakfast I like. What great colors and flavors.

      Reply
    8. kate @ VeggieDesserts

      April 03, 2017 at 3:23 pm

      I love the sound of this refreshing smoothie. Barleycup is great. I started drinking it when I was pregnant and desperate for something to stop my caffeine addiction - it worked! I still have it in the afternoons when I need to stop drinking coffee or I'll be up all night.

      Reply
    9. Vicky T

      April 03, 2017 at 9:33 am

      5 stars
      Another fab smoothie recipe! I am luckily in that my kids love smoothies so it's easy to get them to eat fruit. More smoothie recipes are always welcome xx

      Reply
    10. Kellie

      April 03, 2017 at 9:31 am

      I love blueberry smoothies but I haven't tried it with coconut. It sounds very tropical.
      Where can I buy barley cup from? My husband needs to drink less coffee and this would help.

      Reply
      • Louise Emptage

        April 07, 2017 at 10:43 am

        Hi Kellie, you can buy Barleycup from Holland & Barrett stores as well as independent health food stores nationwide and online :)

        Reply
    11. Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness

      April 03, 2017 at 5:24 am

      5 stars
      I'm a fan of smoothies for breakfast too! I like starting my day packing a lot of nutrition into one glass, and I always use banana. Blueberries are one of my favorites to add to cereal, yogurt, and smoothies - especially this time of the year when they start to be really in season in the U.S.!

      Reply
    12. Prasanna Hede

      April 01, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      This is so new to me and loved the recipe! Thanks for info!

      Reply
    13. Shumaila

      April 01, 2017 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for all the information about Barleycup, had not heard of it. Love that there is no added sugar and caffeine free !

      Reply
    14. Mary

      April 01, 2017 at 5:20 pm

      Thanks for this idea! I'd never heard of Barleycup but it sounds like a great way to boost a smoothie!

      Reply
    15. Kim @ Three Olives Branch

      April 01, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      This looks delicious! And the Barleycup sounds amazing, such a great idea!

      Reply
    16. Platter Talk

      April 01, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      I've never seen or heard of Barley Cup. Sounds interesting- I'll look for it to try.

      Reply
    17. maria han

      April 01, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      Looks a unique and tasty smoothie! This is so interesting for me and I would love to try this at home.

      Reply
    18. Jassie

      April 01, 2017 at 2:49 pm

      My blueberry smoothies never turn out this colour :(

      Reply
    19. Lauren

      April 01, 2017 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for the whole family alongside some cereal this morning and they all drank it with no complaints. The coconut milk in it is great.
      We didn't have any of the barley cup, but I am going to look out for it as I drink way too much coffee.

      Reply
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