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    Home » Real Food » Beverage Recipes

    Blueberry Smoothie

    July 12, 2018 | By Kristen Chidsey | 39 Comments | *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Full of sweet blueberry flavor and healthy antioxidants, this Blueberry Smoothie is absolutely delicious! Made with the addition of avocado that keeps the smoothie and creamy and rich and a bit of kale for additional nutrients, the blueberries are truly the star of this smoothie recipe. 

    Full of sweet blueberry flavor and healthy antioxidants, this Blueberry Smoothie is absolutely delicious! The blueberries are the star of this smoothie, but the addition of addition avocado keeps the smoothie creamy and rich, and a bit of kale adds additional nutrients. 

    Blueberry Smoothie in glass with avocado and blueberries in background

    I love smoothies of all flavors! Not only do smoothies make for a delicious, creamy, refreshing beverage, but they are also a great vehicle to pack in a ton of nutrition into one single beverage.

    Need extra protein? How about some nuts or cottage cheese? Healthy Fats? Flaxseed or avocado to the rescue. Low on your intake of fruits and vegetables? Throw whatever you have in the blender and check off a few of your daily requirements with ease. 

    And that is exactly what I did when I created this Blueberry Smoothie. I added tons of nutrient-dense foods, like avocados and kale.

    But making a healthy smoothie only works if it tastes good and the kids approve. The verdict on this Blueberry Smoothie with Kale?

    My son's exact words were, This tastes like blueberry pie!  I take that as a win.

    Key Ingredients

    • Blueberries--Fresh or frozen blueberries work in this recipe. The sweetness of the blueberries really adds to the flavor and color of the smoothie, not to mention blueberries are a great source of fiber and antioxidants.
    • Banana--Use fresh or frozen ripe bananas. The banana helps to keep the smoothie naturally sweet and also add in adds potassium.
    • Avocado--Avocado may sound like an odd ingredient to add to a smoothie. BUT, the avocado is a secret to making this smoothie luscious, creamy, and rich, while adding in a dose of healthy fats.
    • Kale--Add in fresh or frozen kale or spinach for added nutrients and fiber and a serving of green veggies. The blueberry flavor really helps to mask the kale and spinach. Keep in mind, if you are using fresh kale, you MUST remove the hard stem of the kale in order for the kale to break down in the smoothie.
    • Milk--Use any variety of milk you like. Cow's milk, soy milk, almond milk, and coconut milk are all delicious in this smoothie recipe.

    Tips for Making Blueberry Smoothie

    Making a smoothie is as simple as blending up the ingredients in a blender. However, there are a couple of tips that will help you make the creamiest, smoothest Blueberry Smoothie.

    • Always put the thin liquid in the blender FIRST! This will make the smoothie much easier to blend, as the blades will not get stuck on the solid ingredients. In the case of this Blueberry Smoothie, pour the milk of your choice into the blender before adding any other ingredients.
    • You can use fresh or frozen produce for this recipe. However, if you choose to use all frozen produce, you may need to add an additional ¼ cup to ½ cup of liquid to incorporate the ingredients well.
    • This smoothie is best served immediately, as the ingredients will begin to separate as it sits.

    More Smoothie Recipes

    • Pina Colada Smoothie
    • Tropical Kale Smoothie
    • Cherry Smoothie

    If you gave this Blueberry Smoothie a try, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below. 

    Clear class of Blueberry Smoothie with Kale and Avocados surrounding glass

    Healthy Blueberry Smoothie

    An easy blueberry smoothie made with sweet blueberries, bananas, avocado, and kale. 
    4.91 from 11 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 2 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 171kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup milk any variety
    • ¼ cup kale chopped and thick stem removed
    • ¼ of a ripe avocado
    • ½ cup blueberries fresh or frozen
    • ½ banana fresh or frozen
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    Instructions

    • Pour the milk into the blender. Add in the kale and avocado and blend until smooth. Blend the milk, kale, and avocado together until well combined.
    • Add in the blueberries and banana and blend again until smooth and creamy.
    • Serve immediately.

    Equipment Needed

    • Blender

    Notes

    • Use any variety of milk. If you choose almond, coconut, or soy you will have a Vegan Blueberry Smoothie. 
    • Fresh or frozen chopped kale can be used in this smoothie recipe, just be sure to remove the hard stem of the kale if using fresh kale. 
    • Feel free to replace the kale with spinach.
    • Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used in this smoothie as well. 
    • Fresh of frozen bananas can be used in this Blueberry Banana Smoothie. 
    • If you choose to use all frozen produce, you may need to add an additional ¼-1/2 cup liquid to incorporate the ingredients well. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 563mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 32.5mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    1. Helen @ Scrummy Lane

      June 02, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      Wow, I'm impressed indeed with how many 'hidden veggies' you've got in this smoothie! I must remember this when I have kids!!! 🙂

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 02, 2015 at 8:32 pm

        Are just for a fresh way to have your own veggies 🙂

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    2. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai

      June 01, 2015 at 9:53 am

      YUM'd! This looks delicious. Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We'd love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/05/28/home-matters-linky-party-39/ 🙂

      ~Lorelai
      Life With Lorelai

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    3. Jessica

      May 27, 2015 at 8:18 am

      5 stars
      Oh how i love a good smoothie recipe!! Can't wait to try this!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 27, 2015 at 9:42 pm

        Enjoy!

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    4. Trisha

      May 26, 2015 at 6:54 pm

      4 stars
      This looks awesome!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 27, 2015 at 9:45 pm

        Thanks Trisha!

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    5. Shannon Sarge

      May 21, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      Lauren is loving my smoothies with Greek yogurt, strawberries and bananas. She doesn't like blueberries or the blueberry / strawberry blend. Would the strawberries hide the broccoli or do you have another veggie I can sub with Strawberries and bananas? Can't wait to try your recipe.

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 21, 2015 at 7:27 pm

        Thanks Shannon. I would add flax seed to her smoothies and maybe a bit of carrot puree. Green will be hard to disguise in a pink smoothie. However, look at my super food smoothie--she may love that. https://amindfullmom.com/super-food-super-smoothie/

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    6. Phoebe @Feed Me Phoebe

      May 21, 2015 at 1:13 pm

      Love how the veggies are snuck into this smoothie recipe - adult- and kid-friendy! Looks delicious

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 21, 2015 at 7:28 pm

        Thanks Phoebe. It was loved my both the adults and the kids at my house 🙂

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    7. Josie - Eat Thrive Glow

      May 21, 2015 at 6:41 am

      Delicious way to sneak in broccoli! Love it!!! 🙂

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 21, 2015 at 8:40 am

        Thanks Josie 🙂

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    8. LaShawn

      May 21, 2015 at 12:34 am

      Yess. We are loving smoothies over here too! I am always looking for new smoothie recipes and I happen to have a ton of blueberries in my fridge waiting to be used!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 21, 2015 at 8:40 am

        Well then you know exactly what you must make 😉

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    9. Paris at My Big Fat Happy Life

      May 20, 2015 at 11:27 pm

      Awesome hidden veggies! My daughter and I love smoothies, we are going to have to try yours.

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 21, 2015 at 8:41 am

        Hope you and your daughter love this smoothie 🙂

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    10. Lauren Kelly Nutrition

      May 20, 2015 at 8:45 pm

      I love this! And I loved everything we ate in Chicago 🙂

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 21, 2015 at 8:42 am

        Everything was TOTALLY fabulous in Chicago!

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