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Try this deliciously healthy blueberry smoothie recipe 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 vibrant fruit smoothies every once in a while.
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Why I Love This Blueberry Smoothie
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. Aside from my love of blueberries, here’s some more reasons it’s a winner:
- Creamy without dairy: Cashew milk and coconut yogurt create a rich, spoon-worthy texture with no added cream or sweeteners.
- Naturally sweet: Blueberries are a low-sugar fruit and banana provide just the right touch of sweetness and creaminess.
- Antioxidant-rich: Frozen blueberries deliver powerful antioxidants in every sip.
- Quick and satisfying: Simple ingredients blend in minutes and keep you feeling nourished and full.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
With only four ingredients plus some options for taking it to the next level, this healthy blueberry smoothie recipe 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:
- Frozen blueberries: Use frozen wild blueberries for an intense flavor and vibrant color. Look for this superfood in the frozen aisle of your local grocery store.
- Unsweetened cashew milk: This is a ultra-creamy non-dairy milk that adds a rich texture. You can learn how to make cashew milk or choose a brand with no added sugars for the best flavor balance.
- Cashew yogurt: A dairy-free vegan yogurt option is smooth and tangy and would be best for this healthy blueberry smoothie. My homemade cashew coconut yogurt recipe is simple to make, yet you can always buy one (or use plain Greek yogurt, too).
- Banana: Adds natural sweetness and a creamy consistency. Use ripe bananas for the best flavor. Frozen works great for a thicker smoothie. Learn how to freeze bananas, so you’ve always got some on hand for my fruit smoothie bowl.
How to Make a Healthy Blueberry Smoothie
Grab these four blueberry smoothie 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. If you’re still getting chunks, it might be time to upgrade to one of my recommended blenders for smoothies.
- Toss all the ingredients into your blender.
- Blend thoroughly until smooth.
- Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy!
Serving suggestion
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.
Easy Swaps and Add-ins
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.
- Add homemade protein powder: If I’m using this vegan blueberry smoothie as a whole breakfast, then I add in a scoop of my homemade protein powder to turn this into a 16g protein shake.
- Add more cashew milk: Add more cashew milk if needed to thin out your smoothie until it’s the exact consistency you want.
- Add almond butter: A great addition for added healthy fat, or add the seed/nut butter of your choice.
- Add spinach: Turn this recipe into a green smoothie by adding a handful of spinach.
- Swap cashew milk: Replace the cashew milk with oat milk or hemp milk.
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More Blueberry Smoothie Recipes
If you loved this smoothie recipe, then I’ve got more great, low sugar, blueberry recipes to maximize your brain power!
- Blueberry spinach smoothie: A kid-approved smoothie that makes a great snack or breakfast option.
- Brain fog cure smoothie: Use food to help cure brain fog and double as your afternoon pick-me-up.
- Strawberry blueberry smoothie: This layered smoothie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Healthy cherry smoothie: Cherries and blueberries combine to create this gorgeously red smoothie.
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Healthy Blueberry Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries frozen
- 1 cup cashew milk
- ½ cup coconut yogurt plain
- ½ banana
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.
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
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.
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.
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.
Yes! Blueberries are a great fruit to blend into a smoothie. They are easy to freeze or use fresh, just be sure to wash them well before tossing in.
This was tasty, definitely would add some spinach and some peanut butter to give it more flavor.
there’s something about the cashews and blueberries that works so well. This blend is smooth and creamy. a lovely way to start the day.
Delicious!, creamy, blueberry tasting
This weeks challenge smoothie is the best ever I really love it and next week I’ll definitely make again because those are so delicious, give me highly energy, positive vibes, and etc I love them all!!!
Tasty! Loved it, but added spinach, to add some veggies. Next time I will also add ginger to give it a little zip.
I love blueberries and one of the best recipes
Healthy Blueberry: Good, but kind of plain. I do love blueberries tho, so it was a nice that that flavor was dominant. I subbed cashew yogurt with avocado.
I’m wondering why there hasn’t been any nuts/seeds used in the smoothies. I like to add pumpkin / sunflower seeds and/or various nuts such as pecans.
I love blueberries so this one was one of my favorites in the challenge. Simple and quick to make but so delicious and satisfying. Loved the flavours and the texture, so good!
This was absolutely delicious. My favorite smoothie so far!
One question though. The beginning of the recipe states this is a single serving. Under nutritional info, the calories are listed as 242, but it says 16 ounces serves 2. Is this supposed to be just an 8 ounce serving?
Thanks!
Can I purchase a sample of ur protein powder? Plan sounds and looks really good!
Great question Renee! While we don’t have samples of our homemade protein powder, we really believe that you’ll love it. Give it a try and if it’s not for you, just let us know and a refund can be given per our policy.
I am actually not a big fan of smoothies but I desperately want to LOVE smoothies and incorporate them in my daily life. I bought your book a couple years ago and I love seeing the smoothies pop up in my inbox and yet something holds me back from actually making them. But I am happy to say that I have made a green smoothie and this blueberry smoothie back to back and I really enjoyed drinking them! I feel healthy and satisfied. Thank you for being a wonderful and inspiring resource for health and nutrition for the everyday person!
Aw Katie! YOU’re OUR inspiration!! Way to rawk something new! Keep up the awesomeness. 🙂
This is so yummy and kid friendly too!
Kids love the color and the taste!
So stinking good! I love the blueberries and the color is gorgeous!
I totally agree. Blueberries are a favorite in my house and we LOVE this smoothie!
This was really good. I’ve never bought cashew yogurt before, but I thought it added a great thickness to the smoothie and helped keep me full. Def will make again. Thanks for pushing me outside my comfort zone.
You’re welcome, Sharon! I’m so glad you tried this and loved it!!
I love the new smoothie recipes that arrive in my email on Sundays!! I made this one right away Sunday morning. I added spinach and Hemp seeds to it and it was oh, so yummy!! I love blueberry smoothies for their colour and taste. Thanks for ending my week on a positive and healthy note! #Rawkstar
Those sound like great additions, Jennifer! I bet it tasted delicious. 🙂
In the ingredient listing it mentions cashew milk and raw cashews will be used. However, in the recipe it calls for cashew yogurt but nothing said about raw cashews…???
Whoops! Great catch, Linda. It’s been updated. This recipe calls for cashew milk and cashew yogurt, not raw cashews. 🙂
This blueberry smoothie was a first for me, but definitely not my last! My vanilla protein powder kicked up the flavor a bit too. I got the cashew yogurt at Sprouts marketplace here in San Diego, California. I have been enjoying this challenge and have already lost 5 pounds! I can’t wait to keep this going.
Loved this! It was like a blueberry creamsicle. I added spinach too and couldn’t taste it. I will make this again’
I’m also a huge fan of wild Maine blueberries. After moving to New England a few years ago, I experienced them for the first time and I was immediately hooked. I can’t wait to make this smoothie, I know I’m going to love it!!
Awesome! Come back and let us know what you thought after you give it a try. 🙂
Where do you find cashew yogurt?
Hey Lisa! You can find cashew yogurt at most grocery stores in the same section as the regular yogurt. 🙂
What kind of cashew yogurt do you recommend?
Hi Erin! The recipe calls for unsweetened plain but I think either plain or vanilla would be good options. That way you can be sure to 1. not take away from the flavor of the blueberries (the star of the show!) and, 2. use yogurt that has no (or minimal) added sugars.
Used Greek vanilla yogurt because that’s what I had. Very good.
I’m allergic to nuts- can I swap it out for Greek yogurt and milk?
I bet you could- it would just not be “plant-based” yet if your body can tolerate dairy I think it would be tasty! I just made the recipe “as is” and it was creamy!!!! I love using cashews in smoothies and this didn’t disappoint.
So glad you loved it, Dani! My husband and I are also big fans of cashews in smoothies.
Hey Sarai! Dani’s right, you can use those items if dairy isn’t an issue for you. Other options would be oat milk / oat yogurt or coconut milk / coconut yogurt. Let us know what you tried and how your smoothie turned out!