Full of juicy fresh blueberries, this Blueberry Smoothie without Yogurt has a dash of ground cinnamon to make this smoothie taste like a blueberry pie! During the Summer, this is the perfect treat to enjoy on those hot Summer days!
Enjoy this smoothie with a filling blueberry chia seed pudding or a blueberry milkshake for an indulgent treat!
In my house, blueberries are some of our favorite fruits. We always have at least a pint in the refrigerator of our favorite fresh berries, if not more. We love having blueberries in all types of smoothies, but especially in this blueberry smoothie recipe!
This smoothie has a dash of ground cinnamon in it which might sound crazy, but trust me, I wouldn't steer you wrong when it comes to smoothies! It tastes like a fresh blueberry pie in the Summer! The natural sweetness of the bananas offset the tang of the blueberries and makes the perfect super creamy smoothie just like my berry banana smoothie!
If you love this recipe, make sure you try a raspberry smoothie and a strawberry pineapple smoothie!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's vegan! Since there is no yogurt at all in this smoothie, it's a completely vegan smoothie!
- It's a great way to enjoy more berries! In my opinion, the best way to enjoy fruit is in a smoothie. They are so delicious and perfect for an easy breakfast or an on the go afternoon snack like my blueberry raspberry smoothie!
- It's delicious! With only a few basic ingredients, you'll have a thick smoothie that is so filling in no time at all!
Ingredients to Gather
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this delicious smoothie!
- Fresh blueberries. Fresh or frozen berries would all be great in this recipe. These days, you can find some really great quality frozen berries in the grocery store.
- One ripe banana. The banana should be very yellow and just a little brown and spotty. This means that the banana is super ripe and sweet. The browner the banana the sweeter smoothie you will get.
- Cinnamon. This might sound crazy to add cinnamon to a smoothie, but it adds so much depth of flavor and so much to this smoothie! Trust me, don't skip this ingredients!
- Chia seeds. Chia seeds add fiber and healthy fats to this delicious smoothie.
- Ice cubes. If you are using fresh fruit, add more ice cubes than you would if you are using frozen fruit.
Be sure to check out the printable recipe card for full recipe information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Protein. Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to the ingredients in your high-powdered blender. If you aren't concerned with this being a completely vegan smoothie, add your favorite plain yogurt too. Nut butters are a great way to add protein too! Peanut butter, cashew butter, or almond butter are all great options!
- Change the milk. For this recipe, we are using unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or even whole milk. Whatever your favorite milk or plant-based milk is would work well in this recipe. To remove the milk completely, you can use orange juice, apple juice, or coconut water instead.
- Change the seeds. We are using chia seeds in this recipe, but flax seeds, hemp seeds, or your favorite seeds are great to add to the smoothie.
- Add more fresh fruit. For even more fruity goodness, add strawberries, raspberries, pineapple, or your favorite fruit.
- If you like green smoothies, add spinach or kale. Make sure you are using a high powdered blender because the spinach and kale really need to be blended well. No one wants chunks of leaves in your smoothie!
- Adds oats! To make this smoothie even more filling, make a blueberry oatmeal smoothie. Mix in ½ cup of oats and blend until a creamy texture forms.
How To Make a Blueberry Smoothie
Step 1: Add the blueberries and the peeled banana to the high speed blender.
Step 2: Add the ground cinnamon to the blender. Sprinkle in the chia seeds.
Step 3: Pour the milk into the blender.
Step 4: Blend until a thick smoothie forms. Pour into your glass and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- If you are using fresh fruit, add up to 2 cups of ice cubes. If you want a thick smoothie, add a lot of ice cubes. For a thinner smoothie, don't use as many ice cubes.
- For a milkshake texture, add in a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream.
- Once the smoothie is blended, taste it. If you berries are a little more tart, you may want to add some maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey for added sugar.
Make Ahead Tips
Smoothies are best made and enjoyed immediately. To make it ahead of time, add all the ingredients to the blender and blend it until it's thick. Pour it into a mason jar or a container. Place it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It will separate in the refrigerator, but that's ok! Simply shake the smoothie in the jar and it will come back together. You can also pour it back into the blend and blend it with some ice.
You can freeze this smoothie in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Let it defrost in the refrigerator until you are ready to enjoy it.
Blueberry Smoothie FAQs
Yes! You can use frozen blueberries and frozen bananas. If you do use frozen fruit, you don't have to use ice cubes unless you want a really thick smoothie which would be great in a smoothie bowl.
Yes! You can make smoothies in a food processor or with an immersion blender in a plastic container.
Yes! You can double or triple this recipe as long as your blender is big enough.
Blueberry Smoothie Without Yogurt
Equipment
- High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup Blueberries Fresh or Frozen
- 1 large Banana Fresh or Frozen
- 1 teaspoon Chia Seeds
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup Almond Milk Unsweetened
- 1 cup Ice cubes about 1 handful
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and thick.
Notes
- This makes one large smoothie or two small smoothies. You can easily double or triple this recipe to feed a crowd.
- If you are using fresh fruit, add up to 2 cups of ice cubes. If you want a thick smoothie, add a lot of ice cubes. For a thinner smoothie, don't use as many ice cubes.
- For a milkshake texture, add in a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream.
- Once the smoothie is blended, taste it. If you berries are a little more tart, you may want to add some maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey for added sugar.
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