Are you in need of a healthy and filling smoothie recipe? This Blueberry Banana Smoothie is filled with sweet and tangy flavor and is great by itself or with your morning breakfast.
This Coconut Water Smoothie takes away all that excess sugar and dairy products to make a delicious and refreshing drink in minutes. It is also filled with blueberries and bananas along with chia seeds and honey to give you a lovely and flavor-packed smoothie. This recipe takes about 10 minutes to make, so if you are a part of the morning rush, this is the perfect recipe for you!
Some of our other favorite smoothie recipes are our Tropical Breakfast Smoothie, our colorful Beet and Berry Smoothie, and our Coffee and Banana Smoothie.
🧾 Ingredients
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Blueberries
Banana
Coconut Water
Chia
Raw Honey
🍳 How to Make
Get the full list of ingredients, with measurements, and step-by-step instructions at the bottom of the post in the printable recipe card.
Step 1. Combine the ingredients in a blender.
Step 2. Pour in coconut water.
Step 3. Blend.
Hint: It is typical to use frozen fruit in these, so ice is not normally needed. Frozen fruit is not only easier to use but helps keep that thicker consistency we all know and love. Fresh fruit is ok to use, however, if you want the thickness, we highly recommend using frozen fruit.
🥄 Variations
- If you're looking for a different combination of fruits than blueberries and bananas, you can try using these other options that will blend very well with blueberries: Strawberries, Pineapple, Mango
- Besides blueberries, there are tons of berries that work really well with bananas. You can pair bananas with the following: Raspberries, Strawberries, Blackberries
- I love this as a dairy-free option, but if you want to add yogurt to your chia seed smoothie, you can. Adding yogurt can make this recipe smooth and creamy. You can add other things like Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt.
🍽️ What to Serve With
You can pair smoothies with almost anything. You can enjoy your breakfast, lunch, and even your dinner. And, given that they are packed with healthy fats and sometimes protein, you can have it by itself!
🍶 Storing
Refrigerator Storage: You can store it in the fridge in an airtight container or in a blender for up to 3 days. If the smoothie appears frothy on top, just give it a good mix and enjoy.
Freezer Storage: You can freeze them in ice cube trays, then take the cubes out and place them in a freezer-safe bag.
💭Top Tips
How to Add Protein:
- This smoothie is all fruit and water, so if you want to use it as a meal replacement or want to just add more protein, then you will want to follow these steps.
- Greek Yogurt: This is an ingredient that will give you a bit of protein and probiotics. You will want to mix ¼ cup to ½ cup into your mixture. To get it to easily blend together, you can add a few splashes of water.
- Almond Butter/Cashew Butter works way better than peanut butter. Mix in a tablespoon or 2 for a potent flavor.
- Note: When you add these ingredients they will become lighter in coloring depending on how much you add.
How to Thicken:
- Two ways to thicken are by using ice or frozen fruit. One of the best fruits to use are bananas. Now, you can use ice with fresh fruit, however, the consistency will be different.
❔FAQs
No, banana smoothies are not fattening. In fact, bananas are actually low in fat and you can even use low-fat ingredients to reduce the fat content even more.
You can have a smoothie daily as long as you use the right ingredients. Some smoothies can contain tons of sugar which could lead to health issues if you have too many.
Yes! Bananas and blueberries are the perfect matches. Since both fruits are naturally sweet, you won't need any added sweetener in this banana and blueberry smoothie.
A great way to save time in the morning is by meal prepping. This will not only save you a ton of time, but it will get you a quick and filling snack in no time. The steps to meal prepping are simple, you will first want to lay out all of your smoothies ingredients besides the liquid into small freezer bags.
When making your smoothie, you will add the liquid and ingredients into the blender and combine on high. That's all you have to do!
Absolutely! This smoothie is filled with fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients from the fruit. You can also add in Greek yogurt to add more healthy fat and protein. This is a great drink to have before or after a workout to keep you full of energy.
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Are you in need of a healthy and filling smoothie recipe? This Blueberry Banana Smoothie is filled with sweet and tangy flavor and is great by itself or with your morning breakfast.
- 1 ½ C blueberries - frozen
- ½ banana - frozen
- 1 C coconut water
- ½ tablespoon chia
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
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In a blender, add in the blueberries, chia seeds, and raw honey and blend until combined.
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Pour the coconut into the blender.
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Combing the ingredients until fully incorporated and enjoy!
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