Blueberry Banana Smoothie
This creamy blueberry banana smoothie recipe is quick & delicious. It contains 15g of protein so it’s a great breakfast or snack!
I love making smoothies because it’s an easy way to add a bunch of healthy ingredients into a meal or snack. I kept this recipe simple with a little fruit for sweetness and yogurt for protein, but you can also add some veggies in if you like! (Check out all the veggies I packed into this hidden veggie smoothie!) If you’re looking for more tasty smoothie recipes, try my banana berry smoothie, green smoothie recipe, or peach mango smoothie.
Variations & Additions
- To make this smoothie thick, be sure to use frozen berries and a frozen banana. The frozen fruit makes it super thick.
- Feel free to add protein powder if you want to turn this into more of a meal. I recommend using a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder. If your protein powder is sweetened, you may want to reduce the sweetener so the smoothie isn’t too sweet. I like to use 1/2 scoop of protein powder in place of the sweetener. I use Clean Simple Eats vanilla protein.
- If you want to turn it into a smoothie bowl and add toppings, fresh berries and granola are a great option!
- I like the taste of vanilla Greek yogurt, but you could use plain Greek yogurt to reduce the sugar. You could also substitute almond milk yogurt if you wanted to make this smoothie vegan.
- I used blueberries but you can swap in any kind of berries you like!
How to Make a Super Thick Smoothie
There are a few tricks to making super thick, spoonable smoothies. First, you want to use the minimum amount of liquid possible to blend your smoothie. Secondly, you want to make sure you’re using frozen fruit. If you don’t have a powerful blender like a Vitamix, cut the fruit into small pieces and freeze. This makes them easier to blend once frozen. For more tips, check out my guide to super thick smoothies.
The Best Protein Powder for Smoothies
If you want a more filling option, I’d recommend adding a scoop of protein powder. There are so many different protein powders out there, it can be hard to find one you like. I think whey protein, which is made from dairy, has the most creamy texture. For a plant based option, I like the Tone It Up protein from Target or Truvani, which you can get at Whole Foods or on Amazon. You can use any protein powder you like, but I recommend sticking to a vanilla flavor for this recipe.
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Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This creamy blueberry banana smoothie recipe is quick & delicious. It contains 15g of protein so it’s a great breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened soymilk or skim milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add additional sweetener to taste, if needed.
Note: For a thicker smoothie, use frozen fruit.
