Blueberry Smoothie – Downshiftology

This blueberry smoothie isn’t just good — it’s excellent! Made from a handful of simple ingredients, It’s perfectly frosty, packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and deliciously sweet, naturally.

A glass of blueberry smoothie. — *Photo: Gayle McLeod*

The Greatest Blueberry Smoothie — Here’s Why

I’m a big smoothie gal. Living in SoCal with sunshine most of the year, I whip up smoothies on the regular. And while green smoothies are what I drink most often, you really can’t beat a sweet fruit smoothie, especially one this nutritious (just look at that color!). Here’s why I’m particularly fond of my blueberry smoothie recipe:

It’s actually healthy. Unlike other fruit smoothies that can be loaded with sugar, I always aim for a solid balance of fruits, healthy fats, protein, and hydration. And if you’re big into superfoods, I’ve got suggestions on how to give this smoothie a nutritional boost below.
It’s easy to make all year round. Fresh, in-season blueberries are great if it’s spring or summer. But I most often use frozen blueberries, which are often cheaper, more accessible year-round, and provide that frosty touch!

Blueberry Smoothie Ingredient Notes

Blueberries: To keep your smoothie chilled, it’s best to use frozen blueberries. If you have fresh blueberries on hand just pop them in the freezer for a few hours until frozen.
Banana: Again, I recommend using a frozen banana, and you can follow my methods for freezing bananas. But if you forgot to freeze yours, that’s fine. The smoothie will just be slightly less thick and chilled.
Coconut water: I love to use coconut water in smoothies because it’s loaded with electrolytes, it’s a great low-sugar alternative to fruit juice, and it’s a low-carb alternative to milk.
Greek yogurt: A staple ingredient for adding protein and beneficial gut-happy probiotics.
Flax seed: I’ve chatted about why I love flax seeds in my flax seed crackers recipe, but these little seeds are loaded with protein, fiber, and heart-healthy Omega-3s. They also help to thicken the smoothie up.

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

Ingredient Substitutions & Add-Ins

If you’d like to make this without a banana, swap it for half a small avocado (to maintain the creaminess) or another sweet fruit such as apples or pears.
If you don’t have coconut water, swap it for plain water (less creamy) or your milk of choice (more creamy).
For a Greek yogurt alternative, you can use regular yogurt or dairy-free coconut yogurt.
For a superfood boost, hemp seeds or chia seeds are great add-ins!
For a protein boost, you can add half a scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder.

Blueberry smoothie ingredients in a blender.

How To Make This Blueberry Smoothie

The beauty of a smoothie is how easy it is to make — just toss everything into a high-powered blender and blend until creamy. That’s it! But if you’d like to meal prep this smoothie, here are a few tips:

Meal prep tip #1: Pack the exact amount of blueberries, sliced bananas, flaxseeds, and other add-ins into small freezer-safe sealable bags or containers and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Then all you need to do is pour the ingredients into the blender with the coconut water and Greek yogurt when you’re ready to enjoy.
Meal prep tip #2: If you want to avoid cleaning your blender multiple times, double the recipe and pour the other servings into freezer-safe mason jars (don’t forget to leave a little space at the top for expansion). These will last for up to 3 months in the freezer. When you’re ready to enjoy, let the jar thaw in the fridge overnight. Then give it a good shake before drinking!

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This easy blueberry smoothie isn’t just good — it’s excellent! It’s perfectly frosty, packed with nutrients, and deliciously sweet. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!

Blend coconut water, blueberries, banana, yogurt and flax seeds together in a high-powered blender for 30 seconds, or until creamy.

Many times frozen blueberries are cheaper to use than fresh blueberries. But if you have fresh blueberries, you could just pop those in the freezer for a couple of hours as well.
You can use Greek yogurt or regular yogurt, like my homemade yogurt recipe. You could also use dairy-free coconut yogurt. It’s quite adaptable.
I’m using whole flax seeds in this recipe, but feel free to swap in ground as well.
You can also use these double wall glasses to keep the smoothie cold and not your hands! And stainless steel straws or glass straws are the best.
Side note – this smoothie color really is this unbelievably vibrant! Trust me, it’s not a boost in saturation on the photos.

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Recipe originally published March 2019, but updated to include new photos and information for your benefit!