A simple Blueberry Coconut Smoothie that will have you thinking you are on a tropical beach somewhere - it just screams summer time! It's quick and easy to make and is perfect sunny morning breakfast. Thick and creamy from the coconut milk, and bursting with sweetness from the blueberries and maple syrup. It's easy to make vegan too.
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.
It's really sweet, so a great way to get kids to have some more fruit, and stay hydrated in the summer months too as it is super refreshing.
If you're looking for more smoothie recipes, try our cooling Frozen Fruit Smoothie, simple Pear Smoothie, delicious Blackberry Smoothie, easy Grapefruit Smoothie or amazing Peach Smoothie.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Almond milk - Any milk will do, but we used nut milk to keep it vegan.
- Coconut milk - We used a light coconut milk to keep the calories down, but you could use a full fat which would be creamier.
- Maple syrup - You can use honey, but maple syrup keeps it vegan.
- Blueberries - You can use fresh or frozen. Using frozen fruit in this blueberry coconut smoothie makes it thicker and perfect for a hot day.
- 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.
Variations
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 into 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 into a bowl.
How To Make a Blueberry Coconut Smoothie - Step by Step
- Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to a blender.
- Step 2: Blend until smooth.
How to Thicken a 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 flavor.
Tips For Making The BEST Coconut and Fruit Smoothie
- 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 into a smoothie bowl by making it a little thicker. Pour it into a bowl and then load it with toppings.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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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Recipe
Blueberry Coconut Smoothie
Ingredients
- 500 ml (2 cups) Almond milk
- 200 ml (0.8 cups) Light coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 150 g (1 cups) Blueberries
- 1 Banana
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
Recipe 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.
Nutritional Information
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.
Beth says
Yummy! This smoothie looks amazing and so delicious! My teens are going to be all over this recipe! Excited to try this tonight!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
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.
Deano says
This looks amazing! I just LOVE coconut and the colour of this smoothie looks so refreshing.
Heidi Kokborg says
This smoothie looks so good. And blueberry and coconut is such a yummy combo!
Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says
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!
Jehan Hale says
This looks so good! I have never tried Barley Cup but it looks great for smoothies or in my cereal!
Amy says
Yum! That's exactly the kind of breakfast I like. What great colors and flavors.
kate @ VeggieDesserts says
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.
Vicky T says
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