Blueberry Banana Blast Smoothie
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure.This blueberry banana smoothie is full of healthy benefits and is ready in 5 minutes! 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, but they’re also a great go-to for back-to-school. When I was a kid, my mom would make strawberry-banana “milkshake desserts” on weekday mornings as a fast breakfast that was still healthy and filling.
I really thought they were sugary treats, I had no idea that they were just strawberries, bananas, 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! Just 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 Blueberries?
Blueberries really are a super food, they’re low-glycemic (compared to other fruits) and are high in nutrients. Here are some of the other health benefits of blueberries:
- Full of antioxidants
- Can protect against high blood pressure
- Can help to prevent heart disease.
- Can help reduce muscle damage after exercise
- Packed with Vitamins A, E, manganese, copper, beta-carotene, folate, and choline
What makes this blueberry smoothie healthy?
In addition to the blueberries, 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 slightly tart+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’ve been looking at new smoothie recipes to try and make. I want to make this today! Looks so refreshing and I bet it tastes great too!
It really does!! I hope it turned out great!
That looks so good. I love making smoothies. I definitely want to give your recipe a try soon. Yum!
Thanks Kathy! Can’t wait to hear how it turns out for you!
Yummy! This smoothie is one of the only types my kids will eat! The moment I try to add in greens–it all goes south!!!
Oh no!! Hopefully with this recipe they won’t even taste the greens and you’ll be able to sneak it in! 🙂
My daughter’s love smoothies and I am always looking for new recipes. This one will be a big hit for sure! Plus I love the health benefits of blueberries!
Totally!! My daughter loves this particular smoothie so I’m sure yours will too!
I can’t wait to make and recommend this. A perfect way to get the day started, and it’s great for the coming warmer mornings.
Yay! Thanks so much Brianne! 🙂
That smoothie sounds SO good. I want to make one tomorrow morning.
You should! It’ll be a great breakfast! 🙂 Enjoy!
I am drinking smoothies every day for a couple of weeks, to cleanse and to push for more antioxidants to protect my skin in the sun. Though I do not sunbathe on purpose, living in Florida does make a huge punch with its sun rays.
I love the Florida Sun! Drinking smoothies is a great way to get those extra nutrients and antioxidants into your system too! 🙂
Oh yum, this has pineapple!!! That’s my favorite. This looks so easy and delicious.
Thanks Janel! I’m sure you’ll love this recipe!
Thanks for sharing this amazing post. The blueberry banana blast smoothie looks so delicious.
Thanks Natasha! I’m sure you will love it!
YUM! 100% recommend this. such a great way to start the say, especially with the weather warming up 🙂 thanks for sharing!
Yay!! So glad you liked this recipe Matt!!
OMG Anjali I just tried this and its amazing, I love it.
I have been on green juices for a month now and all I can say is this comes as a real treat!
Thanks again!
Aww that’s great! I’m so glad you liked it and what a healthy “treat” it is! 🙂
Wow I absolutely love your recipes and blog. Looks yummy ! I have been following your Baby Food Recipes and Formula suggestion. Thanks aton 🙂
Between off topic can I know those cute bottles brand.
Hi! I’m so glad my blog has been helpful to you!! To your question, these are the bottles I used 🙂
So easy to make and absolutely delicious. Definitely going into the recipe book. Thank you, thank you times a million!
Awesome!! I’m so glad you liked this recipe Chelsea!! 🙂
Hello. I was diagnosed as pre diabetic a couple of years ago, so I gave up bananas and pineapple since they are high on the glycemic index. Is there another fruit that could be substituted? Also, is it possible to make a good peanut butter smoothie that’s lower in fat and sugar? thank you
Hi Carolyn! Yes absolutely – you can substitute apple or pear (or both) for the bananas/pineapple. You can also just use a mix of berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries) instead of the banana/pineapple. The apple/pear combo will make the smoothie more sweet than the berries combo – so go with whatever one you prefer! For a peanut butter smoothie, try this recipe but instead of the banana, use apple. And if you really want to cut the fat down, you can use 2 tbsp peanut butter powder instead of 1 tbsp peanut butter! Hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions!
We were having our extended family over last weekend. There were lots of various foods – meat and vegetarian, too. We made these smoothies as one of the desserts. They went down better than anything else. Probably because it’s a drink and on hot days like now it’s simply unbeatable. I am making them now almost every day, such a treat!
So happy to hear that Bryan!! 🙂
This looks really good, can’t wait to try it. Thanks!
Thanks! I’m sure you’ll love it!
Nice smoothie recipe, made this a few days ago, me and my hubby truly adore it thanks again!
Awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know Rachel!
I love this smoothie so much! It’s so healthy and nutritious. I never tried to make smoothies before this recipe. Thanks for the recipe and for sharing!
Absolutely! So glad you liked it!
Yum, sounds delicious! I love smoothies. I always feel like they are such a treat because I don’t eat/make them very often. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Aw thanks so much Paige! Smoothies are totally a treat for me too — I love that they feel like a shake when you’re drinking them (because smoothies are creamy and sweet) but they are actually healthy for you!
Just the color of this smoothie is mouthwatering — so bright and beautiful! Love your inclusion of kale and spinach to add that green element and extra nutrients.
Thanks Felicia! I’m sure you will love this recipe if you try it!