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.
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
If you gave this Blueberry Smoothie a try, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.
Healthy Blueberry Smoothie
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
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
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.
Kita
My daughter loves her smoothies and if I can sneak in some veggies...that's a win. I may try this on her tomorrow morning for breakfast
Kristen Chidsey
I hope she loves it Kita.
Kristen
I am loving all the hidden veggies in this smoothie! yum!
Kristen Chidsey
Adds so much nutrition to a tasty shake!
Joy @ Joy Love Food
I love that there is broccoli in this blueberry smoothie, I will have to try this!
Kristen Chidsey
Hope you love it Joy!
pam (Sidewalk Shoes)
I would have never thought to use broccoli!
Kristen Chidsey
Neither would I to be honest, was happy ALDI inspired me.
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life
We love smoothies too! Love all the hidden veggies in this one!
Kristen Chidsey
Thanks Joceyln, smoothies are a great way to sneak them in!
Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy
We love smoothies here too, and I just love blueberry. I need to try this one. I love that it has hidden veggies.
Kristen Chidsey
You will love it--blueberry is such a winner.
Logan Can
This is awesome! I'm definitely going to have to try it with my son! He used to love eating veggies and now it's like pulling teeth to get him to eat them. This smoothie looks delicious!
Kristen Chidsey
This will be a great way to get your son some extra veggies while he is going through his picky stage and hang in there--it will pass.
allie@ThroughHerLookingGlass.com
Love this beautiful smoothie Kristen. Amazing that broccoli can hide so well. Definitely trying this!
Kristen Chidsey
I hope you enjoy it Allie 🙂
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama
Really? There's broccoli in there?! Awesome. I'll bet the avocado makes everything really creamy!
Kristen Chidsey
Couldn't believe it myself, but yes, broccoli is in this one 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Wow, this is packed with hidden veggies! Blueberries are the perfect sweet fruit to mask any tastes though! Wonderful smoothie!
Kristen Chidsey
Totally agree. Blueberries are so sweet they work so well to hide the broccoli 🙂