I love this blueberry smoothie recipe because it's super nutritious, but it tastes like a treat! Blend it together for a yummy healthy breakfast or snack.
This blueberry smoothie is a delicious breakfast or snack. With its thick, frosty texture and sweet berry flavor, it tastes like a treat. But it’s also packed with nutrients! This blueberry smoothie recipe calls for healthy ingredients like almond butter and fresh fruit.
I’m always looking for easy breakfasts that our whole family will love, and right now, this blueberry smoothie is our #1. Smoothies and blueberries are two of our toddler’s favorite things (and honestly, mine too), so it’s no surprise that this recipe has been a hit.
It’s perfect for busy weekday mornings. I can blend it up in 5 minutes, and everyone will happily take a glass.
This smoothie is filling, energizing, and refreshing. I hope you’ll try it! It could become a favorite in your house too.
How to Make a Blueberry Smoothie
This blueberry smoothie recipe starts with 9 healthy ingredients:
Ingredients
- Blueberries, of course! Use frozen berries to make this smoothie thick and frosty.
- Frozen raspberries – The more berries, the merrier, right? The raspberries add a nice tartness to this blueberry smoothie.
- Frozen cauliflower – Trust me, you won’t taste it! It gives the smoothie an extra boost of antioxidants and fiber. It helps perfect the creamy texture too.
- Frozen banana – Like the cauliflower, the banana makes this smoothie super creamy.
- Almond milk – Use store-bought, or make your own! If you don’t keep almond milk on hand, feel free to substitute your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk. Water works too!
- Almond butter – It adds protein and healthy fats.
- Maple syrup – For sweetness. Honey would also work.
- Fresh lemon juice – Its bright flavor balances the sweetness from the fruit and maple.
- Fresh ginger – Optional, but delicious. Blend it into the smoothie for a refreshing kick.
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
Place all the ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth! If the smoothie is too thick to blend, add more almond milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
So creamy!
Variations
If you couldn’t tell, I’m pretty obsessed with this blueberry smoothie recipe just as it’s written. But like any smoothie, it’s flexible! If you don’t have these exact ingredients on hand, swap in what you do have, or change it up to suit your tastes. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Go green. Blend in a handful of spinach or kale.
- Skip the raspberries. Make a simple blueberry banana smoothie by using a whole frozen banana instead of half of one. Or add other frozen fruits like mango, strawberries, or pineapple.
- Swap the nut butter. Replace the almond butter with peanut butter or cashew butter.
- Make it heartier. Add a scoop of Greek yogurt, whole rolled oats, or your favorite protein powder. A tablespoon of hemp seeds, chia seeds, or flax seeds would be a good addition too.
Let me know what variations you try!
What to Serve with a Blueberry Smoothie
This blueberry smoothie is a delicious healthy breakfast or snack! Enjoy a tall, cool glass on its own, or add toppings like sliced almonds, fresh blueberries, chia seeds, and/or coconut flakes and scoop it up with a spoon.
Hungry for more? This smoothie pairs well with all sorts of breakfast fare.
For a quick weekday breakfast, serve it with a slice of avocado toast or any of these healthy muffin recipes.
On the weekend, blend it up as a beverage for a laid-back brunch. It’s fantastic with a frittata, scrambled eggs, waffles, French toast, or a big stack of pancakes.
More Favorite Smoothie Recipes
If you love this blueberry smoothie recipe, try one of these refreshing smoothies next:
Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1½ cups frozen blueberries
- 1¼ cups almond milk, plus more as needed
- 1 cup frozen cauliflower
- ½ cup frozen raspberries
- ½ frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 (¼-inch) piece fresh ginger, optional
Instructions
- In a blender, place the blueberries, almond milk, cauliflower, raspberries, banana, almond butter, maple syrup, lemon juice, and ginger, if using.
- Blend until creamy, adding more almond milk as needed to blend.
This is a great Blueberry Smoothie recipe! I love that it is made with simple, healthy ingredients and is easy to make. I always add vegan protein powders to keep me satiated, especially in a busy morning.
I’m unable to eat bananas is there a substitute you’d recommend?
Frozen cauliflower is my secret ingredient that makes smoothies so creamy! Thanks so much for another delicious recipe!
Hi Mary, I’m so glad you loved the smoothie!
I can’t eat almonds because of their high oxalate content. What other nut milk or nut butter would work here, if any?
Hi Jan, any nut milk and any nut butter!
can i sub frozen cauliflower for fresh, uncooked from fridge??
Hi Lori, frozen cauliflower is blanched before it’s frozen (so it’s not raw), and then it helps to have it frozen so that the smoothie blends up icy cold and frothy. I think raw non-frozen cauliflower might have more of a detectable taste, but I haven’t tried it so I can’t be sure.
What is the nutritional value breakdown on this recipe?
Delicious!! Followed the recipe exactly (leaving out the optional ginger). Will definitely make it again and again!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Do you have the nutritional values?
I’m sorry we don’t calculate nutrition info but you could plug the ingredients into a site like my fitness pal.
What do you recommend subbing for the banana?
Hi Maggie, you could skip it and add some extra almond butter, or add some frozen mango or peaches to bulk it up.
Do you need a real good blender to make a good smoothie creamy?
Hi Rebecca, this recipe would work with any blender.
Is frozen cauliflower already cooked or raw?
Hi Sandi, it’s blanched then frozen.