Name: Blueberry Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries; 1 ripe banana fresh or frozen; 3/4 cup milk or plant milk; 1/4 cup plain yogurt optional, for creaminess; 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey optional; 1/2 tsp vanilla optional; handful of spinach optional, for a sneaky green; ice if using mostly fresh fruit

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Overview

Prep5 min

Cook0 min

Total5 min

Servings2

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries1 ripe bananafresh or frozen3/4 cup milkor plant milk1/4 cup plain yogurtoptional, for creaminess1 tbsp maple syrup or honeyoptional1/2 tsp vanillaoptional handful of spinachoptional, for a sneaky green iceif using mostly fresh fruit

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Equipment

Blender
Measuring cups
Glasses

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Method

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Add the fruit

Place blueberries, banana, milk, and optional yogurt, maple, and vanilla in a blender.

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Blend until silky

Blend on high until completely smooth and the color is deep purple. Pause to scrape the sides if needed.

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Pour and sip

Pour into cold glasses and serve right away. Add a few blueberries on top if you want a pretty finish.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Blueberry Smoothie

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment