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Pack in the protein and antioxidants with this creamy Blueberry Almond Milk Smoothie. With banana, oats, and almond butter, it’s a satisfying real food option that is perfect for breakfast, post-workout recovery, or any quick snack!
A wholesome, filling almond milk smoothie
My homemade smoothie journey began with a classic banana almond milk mix, which has been a semi-obsession ever since a trip many years ago to Puerto Rico. Although at my core I’m a creature of habit, we’ve embraced several variations over time, adding new heart-healthy ingredients, new fruits, and, now that working out is such an important part of my life, more protein!
This particular blueberry smoothie with milk, oats, and almond butter is refreshing and satisfying, plus it happens to be a fun, vibrant hue. This often gets kids excited to try it, which is always a win. I like to make this right after my morning boot camp, but it can flex easily to a breakfast or mid-afternoon snack.
Ingredient Notes:
This smoothie uses just a handful of ingredients but has rich flavor, a creamy texture, and enough protein to satisfy. If a smoothie can stick to your ribs, this is the one! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Frozen blueberries. You can use blueberries purchased from the freezer section — regular or wild — or freeze your own if you have a surplus from summer bounties.
- Frozen banana. I like to peel and freeze whole bananas for use in smoothies. A small or medium Stasher bag is the perfect vessel. If you have any doubt about your blender’s ability to pulverize a whole frozen banana, slice the banana prior to freezing.
- Old-fashioned oats.
- Almond milk. You can substitute oat milk, cashew milk, dairy milk, or any other type that you like.
- Almond butter. This is the added punch of protein and creamy taste!
Any almond butter will be great, but I have an especially soft spot for Justin’s almond butter in classic, maple, or vanilla. This stuff is addictive and absolutely worth every penny!
Extra Protein:
This recipe averages out to 20 grams of protein total, 10 grams per serving if you divide the smoothie into two portions. I used to think this was a lot of protein, but I now aim for even more than that in the average snack. You can add one or even two scoops of your favorite protein powder — suggest a vanilla, berry, or unflavored — to this mix. It will be thicker but most likely still sip-able, and if you would like to thin it back out, adding another 1/4 cup of almond milk or even water will loosen the consistency without adding a lot of extra calories.
How To Make a Blueberry Almond Milk Smoothie:
You know the answer here, right? Blend and drink. Can’t argue with that!
When our old $25 blender bit the dust a few years ago, we invested in a high-quality Vitamix. I purchased a refurbished model to save a bit of cash, and have been very happy with it! Between smoothies, salsa, and salad dressing, it gets used a lot and shows no sign of slowing down whatsoever.
Blueberry Smoothie Toppings:
If you’re feeling fancy, scatter a few whole or slivered almonds, oats, or sliced bananas on top. Remember the smoothie bowl trend? Just like that.
Voila!
More Smoothies You’ll Love:
- Wholesome Banana Amond Milk Smoothie
- Blood Orange Banana Smoothie
- Strawberry Pomegranate Smoothie
- Chocolate Almond Milk Smoothie
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Blueberry Almond Milk Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups almond milk, unsweetened, plain or vanilla
- 1 and 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
- 2 frozen bananas, peeled and frozen, not defrosted or only a tiny bit
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend on high speed until the mixture is very smooth. You may need to stop once or twice to scrape the almond butter off the sides.
- Taste; if you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add a small spoonful of honey or maple syrup. Divide into glasses, and serve immediately!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This post was originally published January 11, 2019, and has been updated with more information on add-ins and nutrition.
I put a touch of whip cream on top. Delicious and is very good for you!
Terrific, so glad you liked it – love the idea of whip cream!
Delicious! My family loved it!
I have almond milk in the refrigerator now and it would be perfect in your smoothie. Love that deep color from the blueberries!
I love almond milk but it’s a while since I made a smoothie. Great idea to whizz the oats in!
You can never have enough smoothie recipes up your sleeve, I love this one!! The ingredient list and photos make me want to whip one up right now, cheers!!!
Great Color and healthy too. Love the combination of Blue Berry ,Banana and Almond Milk. Smoothies are loved by my family and hence will surely make this for them.
That is such an insane and intense colour, I love it. Fab flavours too!
My kids love smoothies and my youngest especially loves almond milk. She’s not a fan of blueberries but I’ve gotten her to eat things she doesn’t like as long as they were in smoothie form 🙂 Will give this a go!