Blueberry Smoothie
on Jan 22, 2024, Updated Jun 27, 2024
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This creamy Blueberry Smoothie is so scrumptious it tastes like sorbet! Using only five ingredients, you can throw these smoothies together in just 10 minutes.
This blueberry smoothie only uses a few basic ingredients, but has an outstanding taste! The creamy Greek yogurt mixes perfectly with the blueberries to give you the ideal smoothie consistency. It can be hard to make a smoothie that has both flavor and a nice thickness to it, but this recipe gives you a great start.
You can make modifications or add more ingredients to take this smoothie to the next level. When I make this for my kids, I like to add a cup or two of fresh spinach because you can’t taste the difference, and it offers more nutrients which is always a good thing. Whether you make this for breakfast or as a snack, you can’t go wrong with a classic blueberry smoothie.
Smoothies make a great breakfast or midday snack. If you want to make smoothies part of a meal, consider serving them with an easy egg and potato bake. I have a lot of simple smoothie recipes that are on repeat around here. Strawberry smoothie with bananas is an all time favorite too.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is made with only 5 ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to make.
- It’s creamy and rich.
- Loaded with flavor and nutrients.
Recipe Ingredients
- Frozen Blueberries—The main ingredient. You can buy frozen blueberries or freeze your own.
- Greek Yogurt— Helps give the smoothies a rich, creamy consistency.
- Whole Milk—To help all the ingredients blend together.
- Granulated Sugar—To keep this smoothie sweet.
- Vanilla Extract—Compliments the natural sweetness of the blueberries.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Popular Substitutions and Variations
- Add more fruit— You can use different fruit for additional flavor in this smoothie! Although blueberries are the star of the show, you can add frozen banana, strawberries, or pineapple.
- Make it vegan— This recipe can easily be made vegan by using nut milk and dairy free yogurt. You can also use water or ice cubes instead of milk.
- Other mix-ins—Try adding other mix-ins to your smoothie for extra flavor and texture. Some of our favorites are chia seeds, oats, protein powder, and spinach.
How to Make Blueberry Smoothie
Step #1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender.
Step #2. Blend the ingredients together starting on a low speed.
Step #3. Continue to work up to high speed until it is fully blended.
Step #4. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Most people try to thicken their smoothie with ice. This can work, but there are better alternatives so you don’t compromise the rich flavor of your smoothie! If you think the smoothie is too thin and you want it thicker, try first adding some more yogurt to make it creamier. You can also try adding more frozen fruit to thicken it up and add flavor, or any kind of nut butter will aid in the texture while adding some sweet nuttiness to the smoothie! Be sure to start with a small amount of any of these options so that it does not get too thick and then you are stuck in a cycle of trying to get a good consistency!
You can use either milk or water to make a smoothie! There are different reasons to use either. If you use water, the smoothie might have a less powerful flavor and be less creamy, but it does cut back on the calories and fat contained in the smoothie. If you use milk, there are more nutrients as well as calories, but you will have a creamier and richer smoothie. For this recipe, we highly recommend using some type of milk as it will provide a good flavor and consistency to the blueberry smoothie. Ultimately, it is up to you what you are looking for in your smoothie!
Blueberries are often labeled as a superfood! They are full of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins that are great for your body such as fiber and vitamin C! They are low in calories and have many health benefits such as lowering blood pressure, promoting heart health, and aiding in exercise recovery! This smoothie is a great way to get a lot of nutrients at once.
Expert Tips
- If you don’t have frozen blueberries, you can use fresh ones! Keep in mind that fresh blueberries will result in a thinner smoothie, but you can add more yogurt to help with the thickness!
- We like to add vanilla extract to amplify the sweetness in this smoothie! You are welcome to omit it or use almond extract instead.
- Start the blender on a low speed and work up to a higher speed to ensure all of the blueberries get blended well!
- If you want to tone down the sweetness of these smoothies you can omit the sugar or use plain yogurt.
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Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen blueberries
- 1 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend the ingredients together starting on a low speed and working your way up to a high speed until the mixture is homogeneous.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have any frozen blueberries you can use fresh ones. Fresh blueberries will result in a thinner smoothie.
- We like to add some vanilla to amplify the sweetness in these smoothies, but you are welcome to omit it.
- The Greek yogurt adds a rich creaminess to these smoothies. If you don’t have
- Greek yogurt, you are welcome to use any kind of vanilla yogurt.
- If you want to tone down the sweetness a little bit then you can omit the sugar or use plain yogurt.
- Starting your blender on a low speed and working up to a high speed helps ensure all of the blueberries get blended.
