Blueberry Banana Blast Smoothie
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure.This blueberry banana smoothie is full of healthy benefits! It packs an antioxidant punch from the frozen wild blueberries and spinach (or kale – your choice!), has natural sweetness from the bananas and pineapple, and added protein from some plain Greek yogurt.
Summer is the perfect time for smoothies. I remember when I was a kid, my mom would make strawberry-banana “milkshake desserts” in the summer.
I had no idea that they were just strawberries, bananas, a bit of plain yogurt, and ice – no milk or sugar actually involved! But thanks to the creaminess from the yogurt and sweetness from the banana, it tasted just like a milkshake. This recipe takes inspiration from my mom’s healthy tricks from my childhood.
How to make a Blueberry Banana Smoothie
This recipe really couldn’t be any easier to make, meaning it’s a great option when you need a healthy breakfast in a hurry! Simply add all of the ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth. It’s ready in less than 5 minutes!
What Type of Blender Should I Use to Make a Smoothie?
I absolutely love my Vitamix Blender, but I have heard that this blender by CleanBlend is comparable to the Vitamix and is more affordable!
What are the Health Benefits of a Blueberry Smoothie?
Blueberries really are a super food, they are low in calories yet high in nutrients. They are full of antioxidants, can protect against high blood pressure and can help to prevent heart disease. They help reduce muscle damage after exercise, oh, and they are pretty delicious too! This particular smoothie also has protein-rich Greek yogurt, potassium-packed bananas and nutrient-rich baby spinach (full of iron, magnesium and antioxidants) to round out the recipe! You can enjoy this smoothie as a light breakfast, healthy dessert or post-workout snack for under 200 calories!
Do bananas go well with blueberries?
Blueberries have a delicate and sweet fruity flavor – they do not have an overpowering taste. Bananas have natural sweetness to them and when blended, they become quite creamy. Blueberries and bananas are a great natural food pairing.
Are smoothies kid-friendly?
Smoothies are kid friendly for a few reasons:
- They are quick and easy to make so are perfect for busy mornings when you’re running out the door with the kids
- They’re naturally sweet from the fruit, so it’s an easy way to sneak veggies and other healthy ingredients into your child’s diet. Trust me, your child won’t have any idea they’re eating spinach in this recipe!
- They can be enjoyed on the go — just put it into a brightly colored water bottle and serve!
Top tips for making a Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- You can use fresh or frozen fruit – frozen is great for convenience.
- Drink this smoothie as soon as you make it. It will keep in the fridge for up to 12 hours, but you’ll have to re-stir it since the ingredients will separate in the fridge over time.
- To make this smoothie vegan, use a vegan protein powder instead of Greek Yogurt, and swap out the milk for coconut or almond milk (make sure to get the unsweetened variety with no carrageenan).
Check out these other healthy smoothie recipes!
- Ginger Spice Smoothie
- Peachy Keen Smoothie
- The Husband’s Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
- Easy Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Easy Beet Smoothie by Slow The Cook Down
- Healthy Mango Banana Smoothie by Jar of Lemons
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Blueberry Banana Blast Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
- 1 fresh or frozen banana
- 1/4 cup fresh cut pineapple
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup baby spinach or kale
- 1 tbsp ground flax seed
- 1/2 cup 1% milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup ice optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Notes
Top tips for making a Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- You can use fresh or frozen fruit - frozen is great for convenience.
- Drink this smoothie as soon as you make it. It will keep in the fridge for up to 12 hours, but you'll have to re-stir it since the ingredients will separate in the fridge over time.
- To make this smoothie vegan, use a vegan protein powder instead of Greek Yogurt, and swap out the milk for coconut or almond milk (make sure to get the unsweetened variety with no carrageenan).
I love smoothies! And this sounds delicious!!!!
Yay thank you so much!! Enjoy!
I love a good smoothie recipe. Anything with blueberries and bananas are a win for me.
For real!! Me too! 🙌
This looks amazing! I just ground up some flax and am looking for ways to use it 🙂
Oh perfect!! This is definitely the recipe for you! 🙂
I’m getting myself some blueberries and making this!
Woohoo! This will really add a burst of freshness to your mornings!
My mornings get pretty busy between twin toddlers and a new baby, smoothies are my morning go to.
Wow that really does sound busy!! My mornings are similar and a smoothie guarantees I have a healthy tasty breakfast to take on the go!
I just bought some ingredients to make smoothies for my picky eaters. I’ll try this recipe! I think they will like it!
Yay!! Can’t wait to hear how they like this recipe!
This sounds amazing, and not too challenging to make! I’d probably have to substitute the Greek yogurt, it that’s an easy fix! I can’t wait to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing.
I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! Let me know what you end up substituting the Greek Yogurt with! 🙂
Thanks for the recipe! I have a 6 year old that has gained weight lately and have been trying to find recipes I know he will like so we can do this together. I know he’ll love this smoothie!
Oh yay! I can’t wait to hear how he likes it — it’ll be a delicious and healthy way for him to start the day!
Yumm I love smoothies I am allergic to banana but I use avo instead and its still so good!
Avocado is a great substitution for banana, and it’ll work well in this smoothie too!
We love making smoothies! I’m printing this one out so we can make it this week.
Awesome!! Hope you guys love it!
This has just become my top smoothie. I love everything that are tasty and healthy at the same time. Pretty easy to prepare as well.
Woohoo! So happy to hear that Ruth! It’s one of our favorites as well!
My kids LOVE smoothies! They’re such a refreshing way to get some nutrients in!
Yes!! They’re like win-win-win – Easy to make, tastes great, and packed with tons of nutrition!
Looks like a great smoothie recipe! Can’t wait to give this one a try!
Thanks Heather! I’m sure you will love it!
That smoothie looks delicious!! I love using blueberries
Thanks Jennifer!! I’m sure you will love it!
This smoothie looks really delish! A new favorite smoothie in my house!
Yay!! So happy to hear that Toni!
The best way to start the day! I love the flavor of this smoothie!
Thank you so much Catalina!!
I need to make one of these in the morning! I bet it would give me an energy boost and would be better than some of the energy drinks that I sometimes buy.
Hi Stefani! This would absolutely be better than any energy drink you can buy off the shelf, but it’ll give you the same energy boost while still keeping you full and satisfied! 🙂
I have never had blueberry and banana mixed together. I can’t wait to try it.
It’s one of my favorite combinations! Hope you enjoy it!
I need to try adding ground flax to my smoothies. I have been having a smoothie most mornings but I need to up my game.
Ground flax is such a powerhouse smoothie ingredient because it’s tasteless but adds tons of healthy fats and protein to any smoothie recipe!
We make smoothies a lot at our house! I hadn’t thought to try adding pineapple to any of them yet though, I’m going to keep that in mind!
Just a little bit of pineapple adds the perfect amount of natural sweetness without needing any added sugar – so it’s perfect for this recipe!