This blueberry banana smoothie is creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with nutrients. Made with simple ingredients like ripe banana, antioxidant-rich blueberries, and milk or yogurt, it’s ready in under 5 minutes and perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
- Flavor Base Optional
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tsp honey or maple syrup optional
- Pantry Staples
- ¾ –1 cup milk dairy, almond, oat, or soy
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt optional, for protein and creaminess
- Ice optional, if using fresh fruit
Instructions
- Add liquid first: Pour milk into the blender.
- Add fruit: Add banana, blueberries, and yogurt if using.
- Sweeten (optional): Add vanilla extract and honey/maple syrup if desired.
- Blend: Blend on high for 30–60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust texture: Add more milk if too thick, or more frozen fruit if too thin.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Frozen blueberries make the smoothie thicker and colder without ice.
- Ripe bananas provide plenty of natural sweetness—extra sweetener is optional.
- Blend longer for ultra-smooth texture, especially with frozen fruit.