Blueberry smoothies start with frozen blueberries, but beyond that, the flavor combinations are endless. All you need is a blender and your imagination to make a cool, creamy, and delicious breakfast or snack. And you can start with this collection of more than 20 of the best blueberry smoothie recipes to try!
What Goes into a Blueberry Smoothie?
Blueberry smoothies typically start with frozen berries. Frozen blueberries are available year-round in the grocery store, so you can blend up some blueberry smoothies any time of the year. But if you do go blueberry picking in the summer, make sure you pick some extra blueberries and freeze them so you can make these smoothie recipes right away or months from now. Don’t worry, I share soe tips for that below!
You can come up with so many flavor combinations. Pair your blueberries with other fruits like peaches or watermelon or kiwi or even other berries. Make your blueberry smoothie a little richer by adding almond butter or avocado. You can even make a blueberry smoothie recipe that tastes like pie or muffins.
Common Smoothie Ingredients
Beyond the blueberries, here are some of the other things you may want to add to your smoothie. You typically want to add your ingredients to your blender in the following order:
Liquid – dairy or non-dairy milk, juice, etc.
Powders and other dry ingredients – protein powder, flax or chia or hemp seeds, powdered sweeteners, collagen powder.
Greens – spinach, kale, or other dark leafy greens, if using.
Fresh fruit – this would be the blueberries, plus any other favorite fruits.
Frozen fruit – you can also use frozen blueberries, combining them with frozen peaches, cherries, you name it.
Ice – to chill your smoothie, though you may not need much ice if you are using frozen fruit.
Then just blend until smooth.
What to Add to Thicken Smoothies
If you would like to thicken your smoothie, there are a few things you can do:
Using frozen fruit versus fresh fruit makes your smoothies thicker, especially frozen banana
Add chia seeds – be sure to grind them up with the other ingredients
Avocado
Certain protein powders
Ice, though this can water it down, so you may want to consider using frozen milk or juice cubes
Tips for Freezing Blueberries for the Best Berry Smoothies
Wash your berries well and dry them thoroughly, either by letting them air dry or using a kitchen towel or paper towels.
Spread the blueberries out in a single layer on a sheet pan and place in the freezer for several hours until they are completely frozen.
Transfer the berries to a high-quality freezer bag or another airtight container. Return the berries to the freezer and keep frozen until needed for smoothies.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council says frozen berries are best used within 10 months.
20+ of the Best Blueberry Smoothie Recipes
All you need is frozen blueberries, a blender, and your kitchen creativity to make creamy, frosty breakfast or snack. No blues when you make these berry smoothies!
A sweet and creamy breakfast or snack tastes like dessert. Adding cream cheese gives it that perfect creaminess and tangy flavor you love about cheesecake. But instead of a rich treat, this is something you can have every day.
This is your basic version, but with an optional hint of almond butter for a bit of nuttiness that enhances the flavor of the berries. Plus not only do you pack in a serving of fruit, but you also add some protein.
Creamy, sweet and as easy and delicious as it is pretty for breakfast or a snack. A creamy smoothie topped with sweet, slushy blueberries is swirled together for the ultimate berries and cream combo.
With maple syrup and a hint of cinnamon, this creamy smoothie will remind you of digging into a stack of blueberry French toast. Now you can enjoy the flavors of a breakfast favorite for a treat any time of the day.
The best combination of late summer fruits and a secret ingredient makes this the creamiest of smoothies. And the great fresh flavors mean that you can easily sneak in some green veggies and nobody will ever know.
If you like McDonald’s Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie, then you’re going to love this version filled with antioxidants to keep you energized! It's so refreshing and tasty.
Quick, easy, and it tastes like the decadent muffin that inspired it! And while it tastes just as good, it might be even more filling with all of the whole grains and protein.
A creamy low carb smoothie that is jam-packed with yummy ingredients, it's a great snack for kids and adults alike. It can also be made dairy free and vegan.
A great-tasting and filling smoothie with blueberries, banana, and spinach that’s packed with nutrition. You won't believe the amazing texture and richness the avocado brings to the table.
Cantaloupe is a surprising addition to this sweet berry smoothie. There's also a good dose of protein to make it satisfying for a hearty snack or even an on-the-go meal.
Instead of ice, a nice helping of frozen fruit makes this smoothie extra flavorful and thick. And this smoothie is packed with all of your kids favorite fruits.
Flaxseed adds lots of fiber and omega 3s to this superfood smoothie. Greek yogurt packs in the protein and creaminess, and if course it's perfectly sweet too.
Made with sorbet for more of a milkshake-like treat, these are totally perfect smoothies to drink on a warm day! They are delightfully tangy and sweet.
“This was great! Really enjoyed it – thanks for sharing. I do agree with another commenter who said it was a bit sweet – I will definitely reduce the sugar next time (I used regular granulated sugar). Can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow! 🙂 Crazyask.com
Thank you for your feedback on the smoothie recipe. Everyone’s sweet tooth is a bit different, so I hope that reducing the sugar a bit next time will help you to enjoy it more. 🙂
I’m always looking for new recipes that help us cut back on the processed alternatives. Thanks for putting all of these in one place.
Enjoy and thanks!
“This was great! Really enjoyed it – thanks for sharing. I do agree with another commenter who said it was a bit sweet – I will definitely reduce the sugar next time (I used regular granulated sugar). Can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow! 🙂 Crazyask.com
Thank you for your feedback on the smoothie recipe. Everyone’s sweet tooth is a bit different, so I hope that reducing the sugar a bit next time will help you to enjoy it more. 🙂
I love blueberry smoothies! Thanks for including me!
I love a blueberry smoothie and that reminds me that I ordered a bunch of frozen blueberries, yeah for me!! Thanks for including ours!!
Perfect timing..I just came home with a big box of blueberries wondering what to do with them! The Blueberry Pie smoothie looks good!
Thank you for including me! So many great smoothies in this round up!