Blueberry Smoothie with Banana (Easy)

caitlinbrae — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:32:05 +0000

This blueberry smoothie with banana is made with just 4 ingredients! It’s the perfect light breakfast loaded with wholesome ingredients.

Blueberry Smoothie

Smoothies are a great breakfast treat or a filling afternoon snack. They also make a quick and easy meal. This blueberry smoothie is a classic and easy smoothie since it only requires 4 ingredients. All you need is bananas, blueberries, milk and nut butter. What’s great about smoothies is that they are so versatile. You’re not limited to these 4 ingredients, you can really throw in any ingredients you like!

Not only are smoothies a great breakfast, they are also great to whip up after a walk or workout. Since you can add a scoop of protein powder into the mix, it’s a great way to refuel your body.

Ingredients in this blueberry smoothie with banana

You only need 4 ingredients to make this smoothie! Here are the ingredients we are working with.

Frozen banana. The base of this smoothie is frozen banana. Bananas give this smoothie a creamy texture and a slight banana flavor. Not only do they add flavor and texture but they also add many nutrients. Bananas are loaded with potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.

Frozen blueberries are a must. Use regular frozen blueberries or frozen wild blueberries. Blueberries are also high in nutrients. To name a few, they include fiber, antioxidants, minerals and vitamin K.

Peanut butter or powdered peanut butter. Peanut butter adds creaminess, texture and healthy fats. Make sure to use natural creamy peanut butter as it doesn’t have any added funky ingredients.

Milk adds protein and calcium. However, feel free to use any milk of choice! You can use regular cows milk or a milk alternative.

Why you’ll love this wild blueberry smoothie

This simple blueberry smoothie is so creamy and delicious. Here are a few other reasons why you’ll love it so much.

It only requires 4 ingredients.

This blueberry banana smoothie is creamy and thick.

It can be made with wild blueberries.

Smoothies make the best snack.

It’s naturally sweet.

This smoothie makes an easy grab and go meal.

How to make

Smoothies only require a few steps and a few ingredients. I have outlined the steps for this blueberry smoothie below.

STEP 1

Grab a high speed blender and gather your ingredients.

STEP 2

Add all the ingredients into the blender.

STEP 3

Blend and pulse until smooth and creamy. This will take varying amounts of time depending on the type of blender you have. Just make sure you blend until all the fruit is smooth. You don’t want big chunks of fruit.

STEP 4

Pour the smoothie into a tall glass and enjoy!

Recipe variations

To switch things up, use some of these recipe variations below. Since the base of this smoothie is made with just 4 ingredients it’s super easy to add in other ingredients to change things up.

Add protein powder for added flavor and protein. Both vanilla and chocolate protein powders compliment this blueberry banana smoothie.

Peanut butter! Or use powdered peanut butter. Both options work in this smoothie and add peanut butter flavor.

Other nut butters. You can also use any creamy nut butter that you prefer. Almond butter, cashew butter, or sun butter.

Toppings: To top off your smoothie add some fresh fruit, granola, sliced banana, or dried fruit.

Smoothie recipe tips

Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure you make the best smoothie.

Use frozen banana. This step is key! Since this recipe does not use ice you want to make sure your banana is frozen. This will ensure you have a chilled smoothie.

Make sure to use frozen blueberries. Same as the banana, make sure you have frozen blueberries. Frozen wild blueberries are delicious in this smoothie.

Use your favorite milk or milk alternative. To make this smoothie creamy you’ll want to use milk, almond milk, oat milk, or any dairy free milk of choice.

Freeze fruit ahead of time. Anytime you have bananas turning brown, slice them up and put them in a freezer friendly container or bag. That way you also have frozen bananas on hand.

Serve immediately. Smoothies are best when served immediately. Once you are done blending add your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Store the smoothie in a thermos-like cup (a yeti or other similar brand) so it lasts longer!

Frequently asked questions

Are smoothies healthy for you?

Typically, smoothies are loaded with frozen fruit and protein powder. Smoothies are a great way to get in servings of fruit and vegetables, too. Fruit is loaded with carbs and natural sugars, so it’s a great way to get a serving of wholesome carbohydrates to give you energy and fuel.

How to make a fruit smoothie?

Fruit smoothies are so easy to whip. Simply add all your ingredients to a blender and mix until smooth. I have outlined all the steps to make an easy fruit smoothie below.

Do you need ice in smoothies?

You can definitely add ice into smoothies but I don’t find it necessary. If you use frozen fruit, that will give the smoothie a chilled texture.

How do you make this vegan smoothie recipe?

To make this smoothie vegan, simply use dairy free milk. Almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk will all work.

How to serve

Serve immediately! Smoothies are best served chilled and immediately. Once you’re done blending add some toppings, grab a spoon or a straw and enjoy!

Other breakfast recipes you’ll love

Definitely give some of these other recipes a try.

Blueberry Overnight Oats with Lemon

Vegan Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Lemon Crumb Cake

Blueberry Vanilla Overnight Oats

Baked Banana Oatmeal

If you do give this wild blueberry smoothie a try, please let me know! Please leave a comment with a star rating below. Your reviews and comments help support Brae’s Bites and allows me to continue to make delicious recipes! For some more recipe inspiration, you can also find and follow me on Instagram and Pinterest!