Recipe Overview
Why you’ll love it: A creamy sip of mood-boosting energy with just the right balance of sweet and tart, this blueberry smoothie is made with frozen blueberries, almonds, milk, Greek yogurt, oats, and honey. Homemade smoothies are nutritious, delicious, economical, and easy to make.
How long it takes: 5 minutes
Equipment you’ll need: blender
Servings: 2
A dreamy lip-smacking smoothie that really packs a punch doesn’t need to be complicated! All you need is a handful of ingredients and a good blender.
If you are just jumping on the healthy smoothie bandwagon, this is a great place to start! This recipe is super easy, highly nutritious, and perfectly delicious for both adults and kids.
Starting your day off right with a burst of blueberry awesomeness is a quick fix for when you’re in a hurry and you need something filling to last until lunch. It also works when you’re needing an afternoon pick-me-up, after school snack, or when you’re craving something sweet. It hits the guilt-free spot every time.
About This Blueberry Smoothie
- Kids love it! Kids will love the taste of the blueberries and the sweetness of the honey and they’ll never know they’re chugging down a whole lot of nutrients.
- Healthy ingredients. Even though a smoothie tastes like dessert, it’s packed with protein, antioxidants, and fiber. Nonfat Greek yogurt has lots of protein so you won’t be hungry by 10 AM; it also has healthy probiotics. Fruits provide complex carbs along with antioxidants and fiber. Oats and almonds also have health benefits. The smoothie has very little added sugar; in fact, you can omit it if you like.
- Very versatile: Take a look at your refrigerator and decide what you want to add to your smoothie. I love the combination in this recipe but you can change it up easily. This smoothie recipe is totally customizable and can be made with different berries, dairy-free, or without any sweetener. Take a look at some of the suggestions below.
Ingredient Notes
I’ll get you started on the recipe with a few notes about the ingredients and how to make the smoothie. Refer to the recipe card below for measurements, instructions, and nutrition information in a printable format.
- Frozen blueberries: I love using frozen berries for smoothies because they make the smoothie super thick and cold. Fresh berries work too, but you may want to add ice to thicken your smoothie.
- Whole milk: The blender needs a liquid to help blend the ingredients. Whole milk adds a creamy texture. If you prefer, other types of milk can be used, or even water.
- Greek yogurt: Since Greek yogurt is thicker, it guarantees your smoothie will have a rich creamy texture. Greek yogurt has more protein than regular yogurt, too. Be sure to choose unsweetened, unflavored plain yogurt.
- Quick oats: Adding oats gives the smoothie texture and body; oats also add nutrition.
- Honey: If you want to maximize the health benefits of honey, opt for raw honey that hasn’t been pasteurized. Alternative sweeteners can be substituted if you prefer, or you can simply omit the sweetener.
- Almonds: You can use sliced almonds or ground almonds. Nuts are loaded with nutrients and this is a great way to sneak a few into your diet.
- Salt: Maybe salt is a surprise ingredient for you. Just a small pinch of salt enhances the flavor and balances the sweetness. The smoothie will not taste salty in the least!
How To Make A Blueberry Smoothie
You’ll need a blender, preferably a high-powered blender like a Vitamix. A regular blender will work but the smoothie may not be quite as smooth. The oatmeal and almonds tend to add a little texture.
Put all ingredients in the written order into your blender and blend, starting slow for a couple of seconds, then increasing the speed to full power for around 60 seconds.
If the smoothie seems too thin for your liking, add a couple of ice cubes and blend again.
Smoothie Tip
It can be very tempting to throw all the healthy things you can find into a blender in an effort to pack as much nutrition in as possible, then add some berries and hope for the best. But as easy as it is to make a delicious smoothie, it’s just as easy to make a not-so-delicious one. Stick to the guidelines of the recipe for the best results!Recipe Adaptations
- Yogurt/Milk: Choose whatever type of yogurt you like: Greek or regular, nonfat, 2% or whole milk. I like to use unflavored plain yogurt because it doesn’t have added sugar. Substitute a plant-based milk alternative if you prefer. You can also make this without yogurt or use non-dairy coconut yogurt.
- Fruit: Honestly, there isn’t a fruit out there that can’t be put in a smoothie. It’s the combination of the other ingredients that really matter! This particular recipe is the perfect base for a customizable smoothie. Use frozen strawberries, bananas, raspberries, mango, blackberries, you decide!
- Sweeteners: If you prefer the flavor of maple syrup or agave over honey, it’s an easy swap. You can also simply use sugar, or even leave out the sweetener completely.
- Possible add-ins: add ground flax seed, chia, hemp, almond butter, cinnamon, vanilla, or lemon zest for a little taste upgrade.
- Make a smoothie bowl. Make your blueberry smoothie slightly thicker and pour into 2 shallow bowls. Top with all the fixings: granola, toasted nuts, coconut, chocolate chips, hemp seeds, chia or flax seeds, pepitas, fruit, you name it. Try my easy 3 ingredient oat topping which is basically a very simple granola. Grab a spoon and enjoy.
Refrigerate/Freeze: This smoothie is at its best when it’s freshly made; the taste and texture will suffer the longer it sits. It will keep in the fridge for up to 1 day, if necessary. Freeze the smoothie in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Remove the frozen smoothie from the freezer and let it thaw until you can stir it.
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Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups frozen blueberries
- ¾ cup whole milk (see note)
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup quick oats
- 2 tablespoons honey, or to taste (see note)
- 1 tablespoon ground or sliced almonds
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in the written order into your blender and blend, starting slow for a couple of seconds, increasing to full power for around 60 seconds.1 ¼ cups frozen blueberries, ¾ cup whole milk, ¾ cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup quick oats, 2 tablespoons honey, or to taste, 1 tablespoon ground or sliced almonds, 1 pinch salt
- If the smoothie seems too thin for your liking, add a few ice cubes and blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately. The smoothie is best when it's cold and as fresh as possible.
Notes
- You can also use plant based milk or even water.
- Feel free to substitute other kinds of fruit (preferably frozen) such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, bananas, mango, peaches, etc.
- Variations: Adjust the amount or kind of sweetener (maple syrup, agave, sugar) to your personal taste. You can add cinnamon, vanilla or lemon zest for a little taste upgrade.
- Storage: The smoothie can be refrigerated for up to one day or frozen for 3 months ; however, taste and texture is best when consumed immediately.
- Recipe revised 6/2024. Previously published as Blueberry Apple Crisp Smoothie Bowl.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did You Make This?Share a comment and rating below! I love hearing what you think!
Tasted great, but looked more green than the pretty purple in your photo.
Could it be that you used more spinach than directed? That would make it more green.
hey, do the apples need to be frozen?
Nope! They can be fresh.
Good recipe overall. But there was no liquid there-fore the smoothie was very thick. I added about 1 1/2 cups of milk to thin it out.
Hi Kenzidy,
It is very thick because it’s a smoothie bowl that’s meant to be eaten with a spoon (imagine healthy ice cream!), not through a straw. You definitely need to add liquid if you want to make it drinkable.
Oh my goodness, yes, the quiet moments before the kids wake up are pure gold! And so are these smoothie bowls! They look gorgeous! Love all the toppings you added! Pinned :)
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I freaking love this. Smoothie bowls are so satisfying!! Your apple + berry version looks perfect :)