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This blueberry banana smoothie is creamy, delicious, and chock-full of nutrient-dense ingredients and filling protein. Plus it takes just five minutes to make with ingredients that are easily kept on hand. 

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

5 from 1 vote
The PERFECT blueberry banana smoothie is creamy and delicious with a hearty dose of protein and takes just 5 minutes to make.
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Total Time 5 minutes
Yield 1 large or 2 smaller smoothies (18-20 ounces total)

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup (5oz/140g) frozen blueberries
  • 1 medium to large peeled and frozen banana, overripe is best
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk of choice*
  • 1 tablespoon (16g) almond butter**
  • 1 tablespoon flax meal, chia seeds, or hemp seeds (or ½ tablespoon of two or 1 teaspoon each)
  • ½ -1 scoop protein powder or 1 teaspoon honey (or sweetener of choice, to taste)***
  • Optional: 1 cup lightly packed (or 1 ounce or 1 large handful) baby spinach; ¼ of an avocado

Instructions

  1. If you froze your banana whole, chop it into chunks.
  2. Place all the ingredients, starting with the milk, in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  3. If you have a high-speed blender with a tamper, it helps to keep the mixture going. If your blender does not have a strong motor, I recommend blending the milk and the frozen berries first, and then adding the remaining ingredients. That will prevent overloading the motor.

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Notes

*I typically use Silk almond milk or Oatly oat milk (and sometimes a combo!) while Oliver likes whole milk. Feel free to use your favorite dairy or non-dairy option.
**Almond butter provides creaminess, wholesome fats, and a very mild nutty flavor. Cashew butter also works well if you’d like the nut flavor to be barely perceptible. Peanut butter may be used but will create a more pronounced flavor. For a nut-free version, a seed butter could be used, or simply omit.
***I use vanilla protein powder, although chocolate protein powder works well too. My family’s favorite brand is Earth Fed Muscle. We use the whey powder, although they have a plant-based alternative. If you don’t have any on hand, you may omit. When not using protein powder, I like to add a small squeeze of honey or maple syrup to enhance the natural flavor of the fruit. Alternatively, a pitted medjool date or two may be used.
A Few More Things... 
This recipe makes a thick, spoonable smoothie. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you may add more milk or use some fresh fruit instead of all frozen.
Tip: Peel bananas before freezing and store in a zip-top bag or airtight container. For the most natural sweetness, overripe bananas are best.
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