Blueberry Banana Smoothie is a creamy, delicious and jam-packed with antioxidant rich blueberries, banana and whole grain rolled oats. It's a great way to jumpstart your day!
1/2cup rolled oats old fashioned or quick oats; optional
1/2cupunsweetened almond milkadd 1/4 - 1/2 cup more milk to reach the desired consistency; sub with your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk
1cup frozen blueberriessub with fresh if desired
1cupfrozen sliced bananasee notes
Instructions
Place the oats in the blender and process until finely ground.
1/2 cup rolled oats
Place the remaining ingredients in the blender in the order listed and process until smooth. If the blender gets stuck, add up to 1/2 cup more liquid as necessary to reach the desired consistency. Serve immediately and enjoy!
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 cup frozen blueberries, 1 cup frozen sliced banana
Notes
Pro tip: Freeze overripe bananas in zip top bags. Once frozen, slice and store for up to 3 months.
The amount of milk you use will vary based on whether your fruit is fresh or frozen. Start with a 1/2 cup and add more as needed.
Frozen fruit works the best in smoothies for a frosty, thicker texture. Frozen blueberries are much more cost effective as well.
Rolled oats or quick oats are fine in this recipe, or they may be omitted altogether to make this blueberry banana smoothie recipe grain free.
Add a scoop of protein powder, a tablespoon or two of nut butter, or a tablespoon of chia seeds or ground flax seed for added protein and nutrition.