This is the best blueberry smoothie recipe! It’s thick, creamy and bursting with sweet blueberry flavor.
This blueberry smoothie is one of the easiest smoothie recipes I’ve made, and it’s also one of the best! It’s made with everyday ingredients that I always have on hand, including frozen blueberries. You can always find a bag of frozen blueberries in my freezer, ready to add to smoothies, muffins and blueberry pancakes.
The frozen berries make this blueberry smoothie extra thick, cool and refreshing. My kids love this smoothie as an after-school snack, and I love it for breakfast, along with a few hard boiled eggs or a slice of almond butter toast.
Why You’ll Love this Blueberry Smoothie
- You need only 4 ingredients to make it.
- It’s the perfect combination of creamy, sweet and refreshing.
- It’s customizable. You can make this recipe dairy-free or add in other ingredients like spinach, chia seeds, almond butter and more. I’ve shared lots of ideas in the recipe variations section below.
Ingredient Notes
Here’s a look at what you’ll need to make this blueberry smoothie, along with substitution options.
- Frozen Blueberries: Available year-round, frozen blueberries make the best blueberry smoothie. I don’t recommend using fresh blueberries since the smoothie won’t turn out as thick or cold. Another benefit to using frozen berries is that they are picked and frozen in season, at peak freshness.
- Banana: The banana can be fresh or frozen. The riper the banana, the more sweetness it will add to your smoothie.
- Milk: Use whichever type you prefer, such as almond milk, oat milk or dairy milk.
- Plain Greek Yogurt: I tested this blueberry smoothie with and without the yogurt. I much preferred the flavor and texture with the yogurt. It makes the smoothie creamy, smooth and slightly tangy to balance out the sweetness from the fruit.
Find the printable recipe with ingredient amounts below.
How to Make a Blueberry Smoothie
Plus, my best tips for making smoothies!
- Add all of the ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth. A high powered blender will give you the smoothest texture.
- Err on the side of using less liquid to begin with. If the smoothie is too thick, it’s easy to blend in a little more milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Begin blending on low speed, then increase the speed as the smoothie starts to come together.
- Stop the blender and stir as needed. If your blender came with a tamper, use it to help the smoothie blend evenly.
- Use frozen fruit to create a thick, chilled smoothie. It’s best not to add ice, since that can water down the flavors.
Recipe Variations
- Add greens, such as 1 cup of fresh spinach or kale.
- Add up to 1 teaspoon of chia seeds or ground flaxseeds.
- Add 1 tablespoon of nut butter, such as almond butter or peanut butter.
- Add 2 tablespoons of uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats.
- Make it dairy-free by using nondairy milk and dairy-free yogurt.
- Add other berries, such as frozen strawberries or raspberries. Or try my Mixed Berry Smoothie!
More Easy Smoothie Recipes
- Mango Smoothie – Another 4 ingredient smoothie recipe.
- Banana Smoothie – If you love bananas, this one’s for you.
- Green Smoothie – You’ll love the bright, fresh, sweet flavor.
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie – It’s sweet, creamy and loved by both kids and adults.
- Chocolate Protein Shake – Made without protein powder.
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Best Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- ½ medium banana, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup milk, almond, dairy, etc.
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. If smoothie is too thick, blend in just a little more milk. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Recipe Variations: This is a great base smoothie recipe, with many possibilities for variations. Try adding 1 tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter, 1 cup fresh spinach, 2 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats (uncooked) or 1 teaspoon of chia seeds or ground flaxseed.
- Make it dairy-free by using nondairy milk and dairy-free yogurt.
- Nutrition estimate is for smoothie made with plain low-fat Greek yogurt and 2% milk.
