Blueberry Smoothie
This easy Blueberry Smoothie tastes like a dessert, frosty and full of flavors. Packed with antioxidants and protein from Greek yogurt, it's perfect as a healthy breakfast or snack. You'll love this sugar-free, low calorie recipe!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, High Protein, Low calorie, Vegan
Keyword: banana, blueberries, Greek yogurt, milk
Servings: 2 servings
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 1 cup (150 g) blueberries frozen recommended
- 1 banana frozen recommended
- a pinch of salt
Optional Ingredients
- 1 scoop (30 g) protein powder
- maple syrup for a sweeter smoothie
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 ice cubes if using fresh blueberries
Add frozen blueberries, sliced banana, milk, Greek yogurt, and a pinch of salt to a high speed blender. For more flavor add maple syrup and vanilla extract; for more protein add a scoop of protein powder.
Toss in a couple of ice cubes if using fresh blueberries.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, there should be no chunks of blueberries or banana left.
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately with your favorite toppings.
Storage
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight bottle for up to 24 hours. Shake or blend before drinking to restore creaminess.
- Freeze: Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze. Blend frozen cubes with a splash of milk when ready to serve.
Variations
- No banana: Swap banana with ½ cup diced apple, mango, or extra Greek yogurt.
- High protein: Add vanilla protein powder or mix in hemp, chia, or flaxseeds.
- Dairy-free: Use almond, soy, or coconut yogurt and plant-based milk.
- Nut Butter: Blend in almond, cashew, or peanut butter.
- Extra greens. Add spinach, kale, or frozen cauliflower.
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 140.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.8g | Protein: 8.7g | Fat: 1.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 105.4mg | Potassium: 353.6mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 16.7g | Vitamin A: 80.7IU | Vitamin C: 12.4mg | Calcium: 150.1mg | Iron: 0.4mg