Smoothies are both delicious and healthy. They are also simple to make. Smoothies made from strawberries or bananas are the most popular, but have you ever tried making a smoothie with blueberries? Blueberries are sweet, and full of vitamins and antioxidants. They are perfect smoothie additions for sweet tooths and health fanatics alike.
Ingredients [1] X Research source
- 6 ounces (180 grams) blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 6 ounces (180 grams) yogurt (blueberry, plain, or vanilla)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- ½ cup (about 3 cubes) ice, (optional)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) milk
Makes 1 – 2 servings
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Making a Basic Blueberry Smoothie
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Place the yogurt into the blender. You can use any type of yogurt you want, but blueberry, plain, or vanilla will taste the best.
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Add the blueberries. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries. If you use fresh blueberries, make sure that you rinse them in a strainer/colander under running water. If you are using frozen blueberries, just toss them in. You do not need to thaw them.Advertisement -
Pour in some milk if you want a thinner smoothie. If you'd like a thicker smoothie, leave the milk out. [2] X Research source
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Add ½ cup (about 3 cubes) of ice if you are using fresh blueberries. If you are using frozen blueberries, you won't need to add any ice. They will already give you the thickness you need. [3] X Research source
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Add some honey if you'd like a sweeter smoothie. If you are using a flavored yogurt, such as blueberry or vanilla, you probably won't need to add the honey at all.
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Close the blender and pulse for a few seconds, until smooth. From time to time, you may need to open up the blender, and push the mixture down the sides using a spatula. Don't worry if the smoothie looks "grainy." These are simply the blueberry skins. Most blenders will not be able to grind them up all the way.
- If the smoothie is too thin, add some more ice. If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk.
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Pour the smoothie a glass and serve. This will be enough for one large servings, or two smaller servings. If the smoothie is very thick, use a spatula to help "guide" it into the cups.Advertisement
Method 2
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Making Variations
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Use almond milk and flax seeds for a healthy twist, or if you can't have dairy. In a blender, combine 2 cups (475 milliliters) of cold almond milk, ¼ cup (25 grams) of blueberries, 1 tablespoon of flax seeds, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Blend until smooth, then pour into 2 glasses, and serve. [4] X Research source
- If you are vegan, try another sweetener, such as maple syrup, agave, or stevia.
- For a pop of color, garnish the smoothie with a mint leaf.
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Add a banana to make it a banana-blueberry smoothie . Add 1 ripe banana, 1 cup (100 grams) of frozen blueberries, and 1 cup (250 grams) of nonfat, plain yogurt. Blend until smooth, then pour into 2 glasses, and serve immediately. [5] X Research source
- If you cannot find frozen blueberries, use fresh ones instead. Add a few ice cubes into the blender to help thicken it.
- If the smoothie is too thick for you, add a splash of milk, and blend some more.
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Make a breakfast smoothie with oatmeal and a banana. In a blender, pulse 1/3 cup (35 grams) of rolled oats until they are finely-ground. Add 6 ounces (170 grams) of fat-free Greek yogurt, ¾ cup (120 grams) of blueberries, and 1 banana. Add up to ½ cup (120 milliliters) of water; the more water you use, the thinner your smoothie will be. Blend until smooth, then pour into 2 glasses and serve. [6] X Research source
- You can use fresh or frozen fruit for this. If you are using fresh fruit, add a few ice cubes before blending it.
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Try it with ice cream instead of yogurt. Put 1 cup (100 grams) of blueberries, 1 cup milk (240 milliliters), 2 large scoops of vanilla ice cream, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, then pour into 2 tall glasses, and serve. [7] X Research source
- For a twist, add a banana and reduce the milk to a mere splash.
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with some spices and cocoa powder. In a blender, combine 1 cup (100 grams) of frozen blueberries, 1 cup (240 milliliters) of milk, 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of maple syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Add a dash of ground cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg. Blend until smooth, pour into a tall glass, and serve. [8] X Research source
- Instead of maple syrup, try agave nectar.
- For a hint of color, garnish it with a few blueberries.
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QuestionI hate ice cream, can I leave it out?Community AnswerLeaving the ice cream out of the smoothie will make it less creamy and/or thinner, but will still result in a tasty smoothie. You can use yogurt instead, or cream.
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QuestionIs there an alternative to yoghurt?Community AnswerYes, you could use creme fraiche or sour cream or even just milk or almond milk.
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QuestionHow much milk and scoops of ice cream do I need?Community AnswerYou need 2 cups of ice cream and 1 cup of fresh fruit.
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Tips
- Make your smoothie more elegant by garnishing it with some fresh blueberries.Thanks
- Try this smoothie with vanilla ice cream instead of yogurt. Some people say that this enhances the blueberry flavor.Thanks
- If you don't want blueberry skin in your smoothie, consider straining it before you blend.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Blender
- Strainer or colander
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Tall glass
References
- ↑ http://www.wildblueberries.com/recipe/wild-blueberry-smoothie/
- ↑ http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/blueberry-yogurt-smoothie-try-it/
- ↑ http://www.wildblueberries.com/recipe/wild-blueberry-smoothie/
- ↑ http://skinnyms.com/wild-blueberry-mint-flax-seed-smoothie-recipe/
- ↑ http://www.marthastewart.com/336635/banana-blueberry-smoothie
- ↑ http://aseasyasapplepie.com/oatmeal-blueberry-smoothie/
- ↑ http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipe/blueberry-milkshakes
- ↑ http://www.blueberrycouncil.org/blueberry-recipe/chocolate-blueberry-smoothie/
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To make a blueberry smoothie, start by adding yogurt to your blender, or using milk if you want a thinner smoothie. Next, add your blueberries to the blender, but make sure to rinse them under cold water if they're fresh. Then, pulse everything for a few seconds until it reaches a smooth consistency. For a vegan smoothie, substitute the yogurt and milk with your favorite nut milk, like almond or soy. For more ways to make a blueberry smoothie, including optional ingredients like flaxseeds or bananas, read on!
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