Description
This 4-Ingredient Blueberry Banana Smoothie is a quick, nutritious, and delicious blend of frozen blueberries, banana, vanilla yogurt, and milk. Perfect for a refreshing breakfast or snack, it offers a naturally sweet and creamy flavor with optional add-ins like nut butter or granola for extra texture and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries (150 g), frozen or fresh
- 1 banana, sliced and frozen
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt (can substitute with dairy-free yogurt, 120 g)
- ½ to 1 cup milk (can substitute with dairy-free milk, 120 mL)
Optional Add-ins
- Spoonful of nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter)
- Granola for topping
Instructions
- Prep the fruit: Freeze either the blueberries or the banana before blending to achieve a frosty texture. For best results, slice the banana before freezing to make blending easier.
- Blend ingredients: In a blender, combine the frozen blueberries, frozen banana slices, vanilla yogurt, and milk. Blitz everything until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Optional additions: For extra richness and crunch, blend in a spoonful of nut butter or sprinkle granola on top of your smoothie before serving.
Notes
- Freezing fruit beforehand is key to creating a thick, cold smoothie without needing ice.
- You can customize the smoothie by using dairy-free yogurt and milk for a vegan or lactose-free version.
- Add nut butter for added protein and healthy fats.
- Granola topping adds a delightful crunch but increases calories slightly.
- Adjust the milk quantity to reach your desired smoothie thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (including freezing time)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry banana smoothie, easy smoothie recipe, healthy smoothie, fruit smoothie, quick breakfast, dairy-free smoothie option, vegan smoothie
