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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.
I loved the Creamy Blueberry Smoothie. I used wild blueberries and it really made the flavor pop. Another favorite!
I used almond milk and regular dairy yogurt. It was good, but not a favorite. I love blueberries, but the blueberry taste didn’t really come through. Maybe because I also added some spinach? It was a thick smoothie- almost like a kefir drink.
Loving the creamy nutty yogurt and milk, so good!
This smoothie is so pretty and I like the taste. Have enjoyed using cashew milk and yoghurt for the first time in this challenge. Yum.
This was one was a bit bland and tart probably due to using the vanilla greek yogurt. It was still good, but not as flavorful and sweet as some others.
I would not put it on on top 3 smoothies. A little sour taste. Color was vibrant and made me feel I was consuming a healthy drink. Glad I did the challenge!
I thought I would love this one, but although I enjoyed it, after some of the exciting smoothies these past 10 days, I found it a little boring. The challenge has been fun! I discovered I like my smoothies green, icy vs. creamy, and with a zip (sour or spicy).
Oh my!! So rich and creamy, this is definitely my favorite!!
I think I put too much yogurt in this one. Next time more blueberries
This one was really good. Beautiful color, great smooth, sweet taste. The ending was as good as the first. Thanks
My ingredients may not have helped the flavor of this smoothie. I used the remainder of my almond milk and just used the plain yogurt I had. I started to add some vanilla but didn’t. It was good but I think I would have liked more bananas to calm down the tartness of the blueberries. I would like to try it again with the cashew milk and cashew yogurt.
I added cinnamon and spinach. I like this one but mine came out a bit thin. Might have added too much liquid.
I couldn’t find cashew yogurt so I used Greek yogurt instead. I found this smoothie to be deliciously tart!
Yummy yummy.. just realized I forgot the blueberries .. was still delish !
Love Love Love it!!!!
Such a vibrant mauve colour! Tastes as good as it looks. Thanks for another wonderful smoothie challenge!
Love blueberries
I loved the beautiful purple color of this smoothie. Bananas and blueberries are a favorite combo. I didn’t have cashew milk so I used lite coconut milk and a heaping Tbl of lactose free yoghurt. A dash of cinnamon and turmeric, 1/2 a packet of collagen powder, and a small handful of greens completed my version of the smoothie. I’m not sure what happened, but I didn’t enjoy this as much as I thought I would. Perhaps the coconut milk wasn’t as cold as it needed to be or perhaps the regular yoghurt clashed with the coconut milk. I’ll try it again using one or the other.
Sorry…I thought this smoothie was too thin with a full cup of milk. I prefer thicker smoothies so usually just add a splash of milk and a serving spoonful of Greek yogurt. I did like the color and that it had a cup of blueberries and only 1/2 a banana.
Yay for blueberries, my favorite smoothie ingredient! I’d like to try this as written with the cashew milk. I had to use almond milk and that flavor upstaged the blueberries. It was still very good, I just missed out on the strong blueberry taste that I love.
Ok, this is the winner for me out of the 10 smoothies we made for the Winter 2022 10 day challenge. It was creamy and fruity and full of flavor. I did use avocado instead of the banana and added my usual hemp, chia and flax seeds. This will become my new go to instead of sweets!