Description
A quick and refreshing Blueberry Banana Smoothie that combines fresh or frozen blueberries, ripe banana, creamy vanilla Greek yogurt, and wholesome oats for a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey and optionally chilled with ice cubes for a creamier texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 banana
- 1 cup fresh OR frozen blueberries
Dairy
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
Pantry
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (OR honey, optional for extra sweetness)
Optional
- 4 ice cubes (optional for a creamier, colder smoothie; recommended if using fresh blueberries)
Instructions
- Prep: Place the banana, blueberries, vanilla Greek yogurt, milk, rolled oats, maple syrup (or honey), and ice cubes into a blender. Using fresh blueberries and ice cubes will give a colder, creamier texture.
- Blend: Blend the mixture on high speed until it is smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully combined and the oats are well incorporated for a thick texture.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie immediately into glasses for the best fresh flavor and texture. Alternatively, chill it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving if you prefer it colder and slightly thicker.
Notes
- You can substitute the milk with any plant-based milk such as almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup or honey depending on your taste and the natural sweetness of your fruit.
- The rolled oats add fiber and help thicken the smoothie but can be omitted or replaced with chia seeds for a different texture.
- Use frozen blueberries in place of fresh for a naturally chilled smoothie without adding ice cubes.
- This smoothie is best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours without significant loss of flavor or texture.
