This Blueberry Banana Smoothie is so easy to make. It has sweet blueberries, juicy pineapple, and healthy chia seeds. The result is a smooth and creamy drink that is refreshing and tasty. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a healthy snack!
If you’ve been on a smoothie kick this summer like me, try my Papaya Smoothie with Strawberry, Green Smoothie, Raspberry Smoothie or Mango Green Smoothie next.
Today I’m sharing another delicious, dairy-free smoothie recipe that’s quick and easy, made with fresh fruit, and packed full of healthy ingredients. We love smoothies for breakfast during summer, and this Blueberry Banana Smoothie is so good for this season. It’s also a great healthy snack for kids!
It only takes 5 minutes to throw together and contains lots of nutrient-dense foods, like antioxidant-rich blueberries, chia seeds, raw oats, and peanut butter. Since it’s naturally sweet you don’t need to add any sweeteners, but you can certainly adapt the ingredients to fit your taste.
If you have leftover blueberries, whip up my Roasted Blueberry Oatmeal for breakfast or try this Kale Blueberry Pineapple Salad for lunch!
The Benefits of Blueberries
Blueberries are considered a superfood for good reason. They’re nutrient-dense and one of the best natural sources of antioxidants. Blueberries are a great source of fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Manganese. Plus, they’re low in calories and naturally sweet!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Ice — I like to add a few ice cubes for a cold, slushy consistency. If you use more than one frozen fruit you can skip the ice.
- Frozen banana — The key to a thick and creamy blueberry banana smoothie.
- Blueberries — I prefer to use fresh blueberries when they’re in season, but frozen blueberries work just as well here.
- Pineapple — They’re chock full of water for extra hydration and add natural sweetness to the smoothie.
- Unsweetened almond milk (or coconut milk) — I’m using unsweetened non-dairy milk for a vegan version, but feel free to use any type of milk like cow’s milk if you prefer.
- Peanut butter — Blueberries and peanut butter pair so well together. You can easily swap it for another nut butter like almond butter or cashew butter if that’s what you have on hand. It’s great to get some healthy fats to your diet.
- Chia — Adds fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. You can also add some hemp seeds or even ground flax seeds for extra boost, if you prefer.
- Oatmeal — A great source of fiber that helps make the smoothie more filling.
- Optional: Add a little bit og vanilla extract for extra flavor!
Tip: Adding ingredients to the blender in a certain order prevents ice and frozen fruit from getting stuck in the blades. Then, I’ll add the fruit, peanut butter, oats, and chia. If you’re using ice cubes, add them in last.
How To Make A Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- Combine all the ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- Cover and blend until smooth and creamy, or to your desired consistency.
- Adjust the flavor, if needed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your banana blueberry smoothie!
Olivia’s Recipe Tips
- For the best consistency, use at least one frozen fruit. So, if you forget to freeze the banana, then frozen blueberries or pineapple will work.
- If your smoothie is too thick or won’t fully combine, just add a splash more milk to help it blend better.
- Start blending the smoothie on low to break up the large pieces. Then, increase the speed until it’s smooth and creamy.
- You can store the smoothie for an extra day in the fridge but you’ll have to give it a mix as it’ll separate over time.
- If you want to try a smoothie bowl, just add more ice and frozen fruit to it.
How To Meal Prep Smoothies
Prep the ingredients: Place all of the blueberry banana smoothie ingredients, besides the almond milk, in a freezer-safe bag. When you’re ready to make the smoothie, just pour the bag into your blender, add the milk, and blend.
Prep the smoothie: You can also freeze pre-made smoothies for up to a month in a freezer-safe container. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight or on the counter until it reaches the consistency that you like.
Storage: Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 day.
Customize Your Blueberry Banana Smoothie
Protein powder — Make your smoothie into a complete meal by adding a scoop of protein powder or collagen peptides.
Greek yogurt — A scoop of plain or vanilla Greek yogurt makes the smoothie extra creamy and adds extra protein.
Leafy greens — Toss in a handful of spinach for extra fiber and nutrients. You could also add a scoop of powdered super greens. The fruity flavor will mask any bitterness from the greens.
Sweetener — If you like your blueberry banana smoothie on the sweeter side, try adding a splash of maple syrup or honey to the mix.
What to Serve With:
Eggs: Serve it with some vegetable frittata, egg muffins and/or hard boiled eggs.
Pancakes: I love having this blueberry smoothie recipe with peanut butter pancakes or 3 ingredients pancakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this smoothie is chock full of vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants from the blueberries. Plus, there are no added sugars since the fruit and peanut butter are naturally sweet.
The frozen banana is what makes this smoothie thick and creamy. You can use frozen blueberries or pineapple to get the icy texture and an avocado or yogurt to make it creamy.
You certainly can! If you’re going to use canned pineapple, I recommend rinsing it first, since they’re typically packed in syrup.
I love to use fresh blueberries in salads. My favorite is this healthy spinach fruit salad. You can also freeze leftover berries for smoothies or baking recipes like my low-carb lemon blueberry blender muffins.
If you try this recipe, let me know how it goes in the comment section below, and don’t forget to leave a star rating! For more delicious smoothie ideas, check out the full collection of smoothie recipes here at Primavera Kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 3 cubes of ice
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- ½ cup pineapple chopped
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp Peanut butter
- 1 tbsp chia
- 1 tbsp oatmeal
Instructions
- In a blender container combine all the ingredients.
- Cover and blend until smooth for about 30 seconds or so.
- Taste to adjust flavor and serve immediately. Enjoy.
Tips
- Add more ice to the blender to make the smoothie thicker.
- If you do not have fresh blueberries, you can use frozen blueberries instead.
- If using pineapple from a can, you may have to rinse it first, as it will have a coating of syrup.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Priscila says
I loved to hear about this history. And this smoothie looks so delicious, omg!
Ashley says
I love the little pop of decadence in this smoothie! It sounds absolutely fantastic – I love blueberries in my smoothies!
Julia says
That Reese spread would not be safe in my pantry…I’d be like “Oh, I’m just going to go in for ooooone spoonful,” and before you’d know it, the whole thing would be consumed. Lickety split! LOVE this creamy dreamy smoothie! I could easily pound one after a workout!
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Allergy Friendly Eats says
This is a gorgeous smoothie! So many good flavors in there!
Jessica - The Novice Chef says
Oh man! I never even thought to add reese’s spread to my smoothies! Such a brilliant idea!
Maria says
What kind of oatmeal do you use? Is it the steel-cut oats?
Olivia says
Yes it is.
Ellen says
Do these smoothie have to serve immediately? I
Olivia says
No you can store it in a container with a lid in the fridge for up 2 days.