At this very moment, you’re only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes away from the smoothie of your dreams. Not only do the ingredients result in the prettiest purple hue, they also taste like pure summer sunshine. I’ve included a bunch of fun variations you can do to change up the flavor or nutrients (like adding protein)! So grab your blender and let’s make this smoothie.
Here’s what you’ll need
This smoothie recipe only requires four main ingredients (most of which you probably already have in your kitchen).
Blueberries: Start off with 1 cup of antioxidant-rich blueberries. Fresh or frozen both work well! Banana: Next up, 1 banana adds sweet, creamy oomph to this recipe. I like using frozen banana for a frosty consistency. Yogurt: For consistency, we’ll be using ½ cup of vanilla yogurt. This will add a subtle flavor while also giving the smoothie a thicker texture. You can use your favorite dairy-free version if you’d like. Milk: Finally, the liquid! I recommend using ½ to 1 cup of milk, depending on how thick or runny you’d like the smoothie to be. You can use a dairy-free option here (like almond milk or your favorite non-dairy milk).
The secret to an epic smoothie
Smoothies are one of those things that always seem to taste better when purchased from a café or smoothie stand… until now. Finally, I’ve discovered the secret to why shop-bought smoothies are so much better! The answer lies in the frozenness of the ingredients (because nobody likes a runny smoothie). When you use frozen fruit, you’ll wind up with a smoothie so frosty that you’ll be amazed it was created in your own kitchen. Step 1: Prep the ingredientsFirst, before blending, freeze either the blueberries or the banana. This will give your smoothie a frosty texture! Note: If freezing the banana, be sure to peel and slice it first! Step 2: Blend everything togetherAdd the berries, banana, yogurt, and milk to a blender and blitz until smooth. For a punch of healthy fat, you can either blend in nut butter, or use it as a topping! Optionally sprinkle granola on top for some extra crunch.
Customize it!
Like with most smoothie recipes, this one can be customized and tweaked to fit to your liking. Here are some options that you can try! Switch up the fruitSmoothies are extremely versatile and can be switched up so easily! You can sub any of the fruit in this smoothie for any fruit you’d prefer. Easy swaps include strawberries in place of the blueberries or mangoes in place of the banana! Add extra toppingsFor extra toppings, you can add nuts, dried fruit, or even chocolate nibs in addition to (or instead of) the nut butter and granola. Add proteinFor a bump in protein, you can actually use cottage cheese in smoothies in place of the yogurt. Don’t worry, the smoothie will still taste like blueberry banana! You could also add a scoop of your favorite protein powder (vanilla flavor works well here), or use high-protein Greek yogurt in place of traditional. Make it popPopsicle that is. For something extra fun, you can use a popsicle mold to make frozen treats with this smoothie mix! Just pour the blended smoothie into your popsicle form and let it freeze. Add veggiesKick it up a healthy notch by adding a leafy green (like spinach in your smoothie) or cabbage (like in these cabbage smoothies). Or blend in chia seeds, flax seeds, or almond butter for extra boosts of healthy fats. Sweeten it upThis smoothie is naturally sweet thanks to the blueberries and banana, but you can sweeten it up a little more (especially for the kids or sweets lovers). Add a teaspoon of honey. And for a fruit-packed breakfast, pair this smoothie with our healthy Breakfast Banana Splits or these Blueberry Overnight Oats!
