This Blueberry Smoothie blends sweet, juicy berries with just a touch of almond butter for a creamy texture and hint of nutty flavor. Grab a bag of frozen blueberries or freeze some fresh ones when they’re in season, so you’ll always be ready to whip up this recipe in minutes. Keep the almond butter or leave it out for a smoothie that’s bursting with pure blueberry flavor.
Delicious Details
Cuisine Inspiration: American
Primary Cooking Method: Blender
Dietary Info: Gluten-free, Dairy-free option
Skill Level: Easy
Creamy Blueberry Smoothie – With Something Extra!
Yes, I am a daily smoothie sipper. Sometimes it’s a banana chocolate peanut butter smoothie, other times it’s an orange creamsicle smoothie. But in the summer, it’s blueberry smoothies that really get me going. And this is my basic, go-to blueberry smoothie recipe that has just a little something added that takes the flavor up a notch. Here’s why you’ll love it…
The flavor is extra. It’s sweet with the perfect hint of nutty flavor from just a teaspoon of almond butter. Just like in my Cherry Smoothie, that bit of almond butter adds a richness and smoothness, plus it perfectly complements and enhances the taste of the berries. However, if you want to skip it for just pure blueberry, that’s fine too!
Go fresh or frozen. Keep your freezer stocked with frozen blueberries to be ready to blend up a smoothie in just minutes whenever the craving strikes. Or freeze fresh berries so you can enjoy a taste of summer goodness any time of the year. I share some brief instructions on how to do that in the Quick Tips section below.
Always a favorite. This nutty blueberry smoothie recipe is the perfect quick breakfast, and when I keep it all to myself, I find it quite filling, especially if I toss in some protein powder. You can also split it between two glasses for the kiddos to share as an afternoon snack. It’s also sweet enough to be enjoyed as a dessert without the heaviness.
What You’ll Need
Here’s a quick rundown of the ingredients you’ll need to make this blueberry smoothie recipe. In the tips section below, I share some extras you can add and other variations. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full amounts and detailed instructions.
Baby spinach. You can use kale or any other greens you like, or leave them out altogether. I prefer the baby spinach since it easily blends into the smoothie without leaving an undesirable taste or texture.
Milk. I use unsweetened almond milk, but any dairy or non-dairy milk is fine.
Cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt. Believe it or not, cottage cheese makes smoothies even creamier than Greek yogurt with just as much protein. But you can definitely stick with Greek yogurt or a non-dairy yogurt alternative if you need a dairy-free smoothie.
Almond butter. Believe it or not, just a teaspoon adds a bit of nuttiness that provides a nice balance to the berries, and gives it a bit of satisfying richness. For a pure blueberry smoothie, feel free to skip it. Or get creative and try another nut or seed butter.
Pinch of salt. It enhances the sweetness and nutty almond flavor. You can omit it, but a tiny amount makes a big difference.
Frozen blueberries. In the photos, you’ll see the tiny frozen wild blueberries floating on the smoothie. You can use these or regular-sized ones.
Ice cubes. Adjust the amount based on your desired texture.
Optional sweetener. Add some honey, sugar, stevia, or your preferred sweetener, if needed, to taste
Quick Tips and Variations
Freeze your own berries. Wash and dry your fresh blueberries thoroughly and spread them in an even layer on a sheet pan lined with wax paper or parchment paper. Place the pan in the freezer until completely frozen, then transfer the berries to a plastic freezer storage bag. Keep frozen until you need them.
Add in the order listed. Submerging those greens fully in the liquid and adding the frozen ingredients last is the order that I think ensures you end up with the best consistency for your blueberry smoothie.
This sweet, creamy Blueberry Smoothie is quick to blend with frozen berries for breakfast or a snack. Add a bit of almond butter for rich, nutty flavor, or skip it for the taste of pure blueberries!
Prep: 5 minutesmins
Total: 5 minutesmins
Servings: 1large smoothie (can serve two for a smaller snack, but nutrition information reflects the entire recipe)
1cupunsweetened almond milkor your preferred dairy or non-dairy milk
1/2cupcottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt, or a non-dairy yogurt alternative
1teaspoonalmond butter
pinchsalt
1cupfrozen blueberries
3-5ice cubes,based on desired texture
additionalsweetenersuch as honey, sugar, stevia, or your preferred sweetener, if needed to taste
Instructions
Add 1 cup baby spinach, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 cup cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon almond butter, pinch salt, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 3-5 ice cubes, and additional sweetener, if needed, to the blender.
Use the Smoothie cycle if your blender has one, or pulse a few times ,then slowly increase to maximum speed, stopping once the desired consistency is achieved.
Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Smoothie
Amount Per Serving (1 smoothie)
Calories 231Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 787mg33%
Potassium 248mg7%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 80IU2%
Vitamin C 14.4mg17%
Calcium 386mg39%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimers: Please discuss your individual dietary needs (i.e. gluten free) with a physician. Even when not specified, be sure to verify all ingredients are gluten free, if needed, by reading labels on all packaging and/or confirming with the manufacturer this varies by brand and can change at any time. Nutrition information shown is an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate.
