Sweet, thick, and satisfying, this blueberry smoothie without yogurt is delicious! The sweet flavors unite to make a delicious smoothie to enjoy for breakfast to help you start your day off in the best way possible.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Flavorful: It’s absolutely delicious. What’s not to love about bananas and blueberries? In my opinion, they go together better than peas and carrots.
- Smooth: The creamy texture is milkshake-like.
- Nutritious: With a simple roster of ingredients that do your body right, you will be on your way to eating more nutritiously by starting your day off with this blueberry banana smoothie!
Nutrition For Mental Health
Blueberries are mostly carbohydrates, fiber, and water when it comes to macronutrients. They are rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins, quercetin, and myricetin. In addition, blueberries are a good source of vitamin C, K1, and manganese.
A randomized, double-blind study showed that a wild blueberry drink reduced symptoms of depression in adolescents. Speaking of mental health, that’s a big reason why I started Raepublic and went to grad school for Nutrition and Functional Medicine.
Ingredients + Notes
Simple ingredients make this tasty berry smoothie recipe.
- Bananas: Naturally sweet and creamy, frozen bananas make for the base of this smoothie.
- Blueberries: Sweet and tart, frozen blueberries, or even fresh blueberries add a roster of antioxidant powers that make it such a super fruit. Plus, they have a pretty color that will entice you to drink every last drop of this smoothie.
- Hemp seeds: Hemp seeds provide protein that will make you feel satiated. As a bonus, they are a great plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids.
- Plant milk: Use your favorite plant milk like oat milk, soy milk, cashew milk, unsweetened almond milk, or even coconut milk to get the texture just the way you want it!
Recipe Variations
Feel free to build on this smoothie recipe or swap things out as needed.
- Nut butter: Nut butters like almond butter or peanut butter are always a nice addition to a smoothie. The flavors will pair beautifully together!
- Seeds: If you don’t have hemp seeds, try hemp hearts, a tablespoon of chia seeds, flax seed meal, or even protein powder to help this frozen blueberry smoothie without yogurt fill you up.
- Mixed berries: Frozen mixed berries are a great alternative to blueberries if you don’t have any on hand.
How To Make A Blueberry Smoothie Without Yogurt
Enjoy this morning’s smoothie after just two simple steps and five minutes of your time.
- Add banana, blueberries, hemp seeds, and milk to a high-speed blender and blend for 30-60 seconds.
- Pour into a cup and enjoy.
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Serving Suggestions
Drink up this no-yogurt blueberry smoothie all on its own or paired with another tasty treat.
Toppings
- Nut butter: Almond butter, cashew butter, or peanut butter are always a nice addition to this smoothie. Drizzle on top and enjoy!
- Banana: Fresh banana slices on top are a great option.
- Blueberries: Fresh blueberries are the obvious choice.
Sides
- Muffins: Enjoying this smoothie with a Vegan Banana Muffin.
- Scones: Make these Vegan Raspberry Scones as a side.
- Chia Pudding: Have you ever put a layer of chia pudding in the middle of a smoothie? Two of my favorites are Banana Chia Pudding and Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding.
- Savory: For a savory pairing, opt for these Easy Potato Waffles or this Easy Scrambled Tofu Recipe.
Storage Tips
This blueberry smoothie is best when you enjoy it fresh. That said, if you simply can’t finish it all, seal it in a mason jar in your fridge. Make sure you drink it within 24 hours so it doesn’t go to waste.
FAQ
When it comes to blueberries in smoothies, they are like little rock stars! They are low in both calories and fat and have a high fiber content. That fiber can help you stay full, preventing you from snacking unnecessarily.
Blueberries are definitely great with bananas. But they can also pair well with strawberries, raspberries, cherries, apricots, apples, lychees, blackberries, and even avocados.
No, they don’t lose any nutrients when they are blended into your smoothies. You’re not cooking them, merely redistributing them in your high-speed blender.
You can use frozen bananas, frozen cauliflower, frozen avocado, nut butter, or oats.
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Recipe
Recipe
Blueberry Smoothie Without Yogurt
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, frozen
- 1 cup blueberries, frozen
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Add banana, blueberries, hemp seeds, and milk to a high-speed blender and blend for 30-60 seconds.
- Pour into a cup and enjoy.
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Nutrition
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Reference
Fisk, J., Khalid, S., Reynolds, S. A., & Williams, C. M. (2020). Effect of 4 weeks daily wild blueberry supplementation on symptoms of depression in adolescents. British Journal of Nutrition, 124(2), 181–188. doi:10.1017/S0007114520000926
Love this! I’ve made it a few times, thrown in some extras (hemp hearts, etc), and it’s perfect. I used apple juice instead of water to give it a bit more sweetness, but otherwise this is a great, simple recipe that blends up nice and smooth. Thank you!
Awesome, love your alterations! 🙂