Try this deliciously rich and healthy blueberry smoothie infused with nutritious superfood blueberries, nutty cashew milk and creamy cashew yogurt. It’s as gorgeous as it is tasty. While green smoothies definitely have their place in my morning routine, I love shaking it up with a vibrant and healthy fruit smoothie now and again.

healthy blueberry smoothie in a glass topped with blueberries, fresh mint and flowers.

I’ve always enjoyed blueberries. It wasn’t until I spent last summer in Maine with the kids that I fell in love with them. As we rode our bikes through Acadia National Park, we stopped along the trail and foraged for wild blueberries. They were about half the size of the ones I’m used to picking in Florida, but they were easily twice as delicious.

These small berries aren’t as sweet as others in this fruit family, which is why you often see them in with frozen mixed berries, like in my Mixed Berry Smoothie, yet they have a unique flavor and color that shines in this smoothie recipe.

Table of Contents
  1. Recipe Ingredients
  2. Easy Additions + Swaps
  3. How to Blend a Healthy Blueberry Smoothie
  4. FAQs
  5. More Blueberry Smoothie Recipes
  6. Healthy Blueberry Smoothie Recipe

Recipe Ingredients

With only four ingredients plus some options for taking it to the next level, this healthy blueberry smoothie has amazing health benefits to support your journey toward a plant-based diet, or if you simply want to add more fruit into your day. Here’s what I’m tossing into the blender today:

labeled ingredients for healthy smoothie including cashew milk, banana, cashew yogurt and blueberries.
  • Frozen blueberries: Power berries like these are a superfood you want to highlight in a few smoothies a week. Blueberries are high in vitamin K1, manganese and vitamin C as well as antioxidants that fight aging, cancer, promote heart health and help naturally regulate blood sugar.
  • Unsweetened cashew milk: Step aside almond milk, this smoothie is using ultra-creamy cashew milk. I love a snack of dried blueberries and salty roasted cashews, so I’ve recreated that flavor combo in this beverage.
  • Cashew yogurt: I want to keep this smoothie dairy-free and it’s super easy to do with some vegan yogurt. Either make your own or find a store brand that’s low in sugar.
  • Banana: Since blueberries aren’t super sweet, I tossed in a banana to help naturally sweeten this beverage, as well as provide more potassium. Learn how to freeze bananas so you’ve always got some on hand.

Easy Additions + Swaps

Smoothies with just a few ingredients are my jam. They are easy to put together as well as easy to boost when I want to. If I’m using this smoothie as a whole breakfast, then I add in a scoop of my homemade protein powder to turn this into a 16g protein shake.

If you want to change the flavor up a bit then add your favorite plant-based vanilla protein powder.

I got on a cashew kick with this recipe, but you can easily make it nut-free. Swap the cashew yogurt for the plant-based version of your choice or use Greek yogurt (look for a low-sugar, full-fat one) and replace the cashew milk with oat milk or hemp milk.

Almond butter is a great addition for added healthy fat, or the seed/nut butter of your choice.

This smoothie is naturally gluten-free. To make it a bit more filling, add 1/4 cup gluten-free oats and a little more liquid. And as always, add a handful of spinach to turn it into a green smoothie.

How to Blend a Healthy Blueberry Smoothie

2 glasses full of purple smoothie and topped with fresh fruit and mint sprigs.

Grab these four ingredients and get ready for the healthiest fast food! Since there are no leafy greens in this one, you don’t have to do the two-blend method. I’ve still got some good tips for the creamiest result, so keep reading!

  1. Toss all the ingredients into your blend and blend on high until smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
  2. Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy!

Use frozen ingredients for a refreshingly cool smoothie. If you’re using frozen bananas and/or frozen berries, you can add them to your blender first, then let it stand for 15 minutes to thaw slightly and make it easier to blend.

If you are using a large blender, sometimes blending just one serving is harder than blending two, so grab a friend or save the second serving for the next day. Just make sure you give that second serving a good shake before sipping when you’re ready for it.

This smoothie is pretty thick, so add more cashew milk if needed to thin out until it’s the exact consistency you want.

FAQs

What fruits blend well with blueberries?

Blueberries blend well with a wide variety of fruits. I love the classic combo of blueberries and bananas, or you could do a mixed berry blend with cherries, strawberries and blackberries. Blueberries also go with pears or tropical fruits like mango or pineapple.

Are blueberry smoothies good for you?

Yes! Blueberry smoothies that use whole-food ingredients can add great nutrition to your day. Pick whole fruits, unsweetened milk and yogurts, and plant-based proteins like chia seeds or hemp seeds then blend a smoothie that’s full of fiber, only natural fruit sugar and protein and healthy fat to fuel your day.

Do you put ice in a smoothie?

I try to use frozen fruit in smoothies to keep them refreshingly cool, yet ice can be used as well. Know that ice does dull blender blades, so you can pour your smoothie over ice instead of adding it to your blender, or just go ahead and toss it in with everything else.

Is it okay to blend blueberries?

Yes! Blueberries are a great fruit to blend in a smoothie. They are easy to freeze or use fresh, just be sure to wash them well before tossing in.

2 purple smoothies topped with fresh fruit and mint sprigs.

More Blueberry Smoothie Recipes

If you loved this fun recipe then I’ve got more great healthy blueberry smoothie recipes to maximize your brain power!

Don’t forget to rate + review this recipe once you make it. Your feedback is so valuable!

4.64 from 311 votes

Healthy Blueberry Smoothie

This deliciously thick blueberry smoothie is infused with nutritious superfood blueberries, nutty cashew milk and creamy cashew yogurt. It's a vegan smoothie using four ingredients and no added sugar. This smoothie is simple, easy to make and full of delicious blueberry flavor. 
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Author: Jen Hansard
Course: Breakfast, Smoothie
Cuisine: Plant-Based, Vegan
Serves: 1

Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • Add all ingredients to a blender.
  • Blend on high until smooth.
  • Pour in a fun glass and enjoy. Cheers!

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Notes

  • Add a scoop of my protein powder recipe to get 10g of protein.
  • Use at least 1 frozen fruit for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
  • Add up to 1 cup of leafy greens per serving for added nutrients.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 219mg, Potassium: 515mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 28g, Vitamin A: 239IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Calcium: 160mg, Iron: 1mg
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  1. 4 stars
    This one was ok. I like my Smoothies a bit thicker and not always a huge fan of blueberries.

  2. 3 stars
    I would need to check my ingredients to see if the yogurt or almond milk I had were responsible for the unpleasantly persistent taste. The same for yesterday. The ingredients in the original recipe Should be fine together.

  3. Day 2 New Year’s Smoothie Challenge
    Im giving it a 3 star bc I suspect that it isn’t the recipe, but one of my ingredients that makes it taste chalky. Same with yesterday.
    Better than yesterday, but that’s not saying much.

  4. 4 stars
    If you like blueberries, you will love this recipe. A little tart, but I drank it faster than I usually drink a smoothie so it must be good.

  5. 5 stars
    I absolutely love this blueberry smoothie recipe! It’s one of my favorites.

  6. Day 2 : Blueberry smoothie

    I had a busy late day yesterday, but I still made this smoothie. The color of the smoothie was beautiful & the smoothie was delicious.

  7. 5 stars
    Yet another great smoothie, Blueberry. So easy to make and delicious. I used 1 banana and 1/4 avocado to cut down on sugar from bananas. Also used collagen as well as Jen’s protein powder.

  8. 4 stars
    Good but wanted it a little more sweet so maybe a date would have been nice to blend in.

  9. 5 stars
    Smooth, creamy, filling, easy to make! Fantastic! I didn’t have cashew milk, so made 1 cup almond milk with 1/3 cup almonds and 1 cup water. Had purchased lemon yogurt by accident (instead of plain), so used it anyway. Thought it would go with blueberries. Added 2 Tablespoons collagen, because I purchased it awhile ago and want to use it up. Everything turned out GREAT! Thanks for another fantastic recipe!

  10. A big Five Stars for the Creamy Banana smoothie!! Not too sweet, not too banana-y, just a nicely balanced delicious smoothie.

  11. 5 stars
    I HATE everything yogurt so I left it out. Blueberries are also not my favorite. I added some chia seeds and cauliflower to this smoothie is good. I love that it isn’t very sweet.