This Blueberry Chia Smoothie is cooling and refreshing. Creamy, thick, and super sweet. It's packed with fruity freshness and wonderful flavors. It's also very nutritious, loaded with superfoods, and has no added sugars. Great breakfast option or afternoon energizing drink.
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Blueberries are now in season, and I'm on a blueberry spree. Love adding them to all my breakfast meals lately. Fresh blueberries are the best, but frozen are even better, especially when temperatures are high outside.
This Blueberry Chia Smoothie will definitely give you refreshment if you need one. It's thick, creamy, and cooling, with an ice cream-like texture. It's sweet and the flavors are just amazing. Fruity, with a touch of cinnamon. Delicious!
But this blueberry smoothie is more than just some plain fruity treat. It's packed with superfoods and amazing chia seeds. It's satisfying and packed with fibers good for digestion, proteins that keep us full, and loaded with vitamins and powerful antioxidants.
It's a super simple smoothie that is easy to make. And healthy meal that is perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients used
For this blueberry smoothie recipe, you will need only a few simple pantry ingredients.
- Milk of choice. Non-dairy milk such as almond, oat, cashew, or soy milk is the best choice for making this blueberry smoothie. Cow's milk will work ok too. Coconut milk won't work well here in terms of pairing with other flavors.
- Blueberries. I used a frozen blueberries here. But you can use fresh blueberries if you like.
- Banana. The riper the better for natural sweetness. And for an extra creamy texture, you can use frozen banana. See "Recipe tips" for more info.
- Chia seeds. They are tiny, but they are powerful, loaded with fibers good for our digestion, and healthy Omega-3s for heart health. (2) Chia seeds are also high in proteins. The unique combination of fats, proteins, and fibers makes them a great addition to smoothies. The benefits of chia seeds are really numerous.
- Yogurt. I used Greek style yogurt with live cultures and no added sugars. Greek yogurt is thick and creamy but also packed with probiotics that are beneficial to our digestive and overall health. Also, Greek yogurt is very nutritious, loaded with proteins, as well with essential minerals like calcium and magnesium, and vitamins like vitamin B12 and vitamin D. (1)
- Cinnamon. It's a highly delicious spice with many health benefits. (3) Cinnamon gave this blueberry chia smoothie a wonderful flavor.
- Sweetener (optional). See "Recipe tips" for recommendations.
How to make Blueberry Chia Smoothie
Making this thick blueberry smoothie is quite easy. It will take you 5 minutes and all you need is a good blender.
- Start with preparing and measuring all the ingredients. I like to use measuring cups.
- Take the blender and add all ingredients. Note: add wet ingredients first for easier blending.
- Mix everything at high speed until you get a smooth silky texture.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid – milk or water. Blend again until everything is well combined.
- Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if the smoothie is not sweet enough to your taste. (See "Recipe tips" section for sweetener recommendation)
- Transfer the smoothie into a smoothie glass.
- ADD TOPPINGS: I used fresh blueberries and bee pollen. You can add chocolate chips, sliced almonds or banana slices. Be creative here and add toppings you like.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Makes 1 serving that serves 1 person as a full meal, or 2 servings as a snack.
Substitutions
- You can use any plant-based milk here except coconut milk. Coconut milk won't work well here. Cow's milk is fine.
- You can substitute chia seeds with hemp seeds or ground flax seeds.
- You can sbstitute Greek style yogurt with any kind of yogurt. Cottage cheese works well here too.
Smoothie variations
- Make it without banana: Substitute banana with ½ avocado. It will make smoothie extra creamy. Note: in this case you will need to add extra sweetener.
- Make it keto-friendly: Use ½ avocado instead of banana. Add in 1 teaspoon of MCD oil or coconut oil if desired.
- Make it weight loss friendly: Use only ½ banana to cut down calories.
- Make it protein-packed: Add a scoop of protein powder. This will transfer smoothie into a great protein-packed, post-workout shake.
- Make it vegan. Use plant-based milk and vegan probiotic yogurt.
Tips for storing
- Store in a glass jar with a lid or shaker and keep refrigerated for up to one day.
- Don't forget to shake it or stir it before enjoying it.
- Remember, all smoothies oxidate when left standing. That's not bad. But to reap all benefits from ingredients, it's best to have the smoothie freshly made.
Recipe tips
- When adding ingredients to a blender, always add the liquids first. Doing this will help your blender run easily and this will prevent making lumps.
- Use a high-power blender to ensure everything blends well and the smoothie is silky smooth.
- Frozen blueberries are the best for making this smoothie. They blend into a thick very refreshing drink that gives you a cold punch. It feels like having ice cream and sometimes it's so thick you can eat it with the spoon.
- If you don't have frozen blueberries at hand, just pop the fresh ones in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
- If you are using frozen banana, this will make smoothie extra thick and even hard to mix. In that case, add a little more milk when blending and adjust thickness to your likings.
- Additional sweetener recommendation:
- I recommend using 1-2 dates, date syrup, raw honey or maple syrup, stevia, or any low-carb sweetener. This is totally based on your preference.
- If you are using dates, make sure you soak them in warm water for at least 10 minutes. Drain them before using them.
This delicious blueberry chia smoothie is creamy, mildly sweet but above all refreshing and perfect for summer. It's thick, like ice cream. Everyone loves it!
This blueberry smoothie is also very nutritious, packed with fibers, healthy Omega-3s, and powerful antioxidants from blueberries. It has no added sugars so it's 100% healthy. Perfect smoothie to have for breakfast or as a refreshing afternoon treat. Enjoy!
📖 Recipe
Blueberry Chia Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or any probiotic yogurt
- 1 cup blueberries , frozen
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Ceylon Cinnamon
- Sweetener (optional): honey, or maple syrup
Instructions
- Add all ingredients in the blender. Note: add wet ingredients first for easier blending.
- Mix everything at high speed until you get a smooth silky texture.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid – milk or water. Blend again until everything is well combined.
- Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if the smoothie is not sweet enough to your taste. (See "Recipe tips" section for sweetener recommendation)
- Transfer the smoothie into a smoothie glass.
- Add toppings if desired. Be creative.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any plant-based milk here except coconut milk. Coconut milk won't work well here. Cow's milk is fine.
- Substitute chia seeds with hemp seeds or ground flax seeds.
- Substitute Greek-style yogurt with any kind of yogurt. Cottage cheese works well here too.
Nutrition
This post is originally published in July 2017. It's updated with new photos and information and republished in July 2021. The recipe stayed the same.
Dannii says
Chia seeds are awesome in a smoothie. They give such a nice protein boost.
Moop Brown says
This smoothie looks both tasty and nutritious and like a perfect recipe to start the day with. Thanks for sharing!
Marisa says
With this heat I really haven't had an appetite. Your delicious blueberry chia smoothies has come to the rescue several times already this week. It is so satisfying and light at the same time. I like the idea of the chia seeds in with it. Thank you. This is going to be my go-to smoothie for the rest of the summer.
Gunjan says
I make smoothies all the time and have lots of blueberries in my refrigerator. So glad to have found you recipe. It was so hydrating and perfectly flavored.
Alex says
I love how much protein this has! I'm working with a nutritionist and she's always telling me to eat more protein. I'm so trying this!
Erin says
Oooh, interesting! Why is cow's milk just okay? I don't even use cow's milk, I'm just curious. This looks so tasty!
Natalie says
I absolutely love this smoothie for breakfast or an afternoon snack! So thick and creamy - and healthy which is always a huge bonus!
AISilva says
This blueberry banana chia smoothie sounds So good. We recently got a new blender so I've been trying to make as many new drinks and smoothies as I can. My daughter has also been loving blueberries lately, so I can't wait to make this. I also love that it's so healthy and packed with fruits. Thank you for this great recipe!
Heidy McCallum says
This recipe for Blueberry Chia Smoothie is to die for! I loved all the extraordinary flavors and textures! Thanks for the fantastic instructions, tips, and tricks. They made making this recipe a cinch! Have a fabulous day!
Heidy McCallum
Anaiah says
Love all the flavors in this blueberry chia smoothie! It's such a great way to start your day full of nutrients and get a boost of energy.
Katie Crenshaw says
This blueberry chia smoothie is delicious. Also, love the tip to add liquids first in the blender to avoid clumps.
Scarlet says
I just went blueberry picking so I tried your smoothie recipe. I was so delish and I like the added benefits of the chia seeds! Thanks!
Glenda says
Chia is so versatile and so healthy. And blueberries are my favorite! What a great pick-me-up smoothie!
Michaela says
Definitely my kind of smoothie. Full of delicious blueberries, bananas and good for you chia seeds.
Raquel says
Such a nice combination and so tasty! A great breakfast idea!
Maria says
A healthy and refreshing BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE! This is just what I'm looking for! I love your recipe <3
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
Love all the ingredients, can’t wait to try this! It looks so delicious and easy!
Lisalia says
Glad that something SO delicious and creamy is so so good for me. It was like drinking dessert for breakfast. Thanks for this great smoothie recipe.
Liz says
I've been trying to find new ways to use chia seeds and this smoothie recipe is perfect! Great for a summer morning!
Elizabeth says
This smoothie is so delicious and absolutely perfect for breakfast!
Swathi says
This blueberry banana smoothie looks yum, great to start the day with it.
Linda says
I always enjoy smoothies for breakfast and this blueberry banana chia smoothie will be my new favorite!
Ann says
A terrific blueberry and banana smoothie recipe! yum!
Just says
Had to do a double take at the kcal unit... thought there was actually 417 000 calories lol. Added a teaspoon of almond butter and it brought it to a whole other level! Loved the ratio of cinnamon and blueberries tho
Annette says
how could this be 400 plus calories? would you please give the breakdown.
Natalie says
The most calorie-dense food here is chia seed, around 130 calories per tablespoon. Add to that high calorie banana and cup of blueberries you get roughly around 380 calories. Plus calories from yogurt or cheese, depending what you use here and depending on the brand you use, calories vary. But smoothie is, according to calculator I use, around 417 calories.
Ann says
Hi, I had just made my own smoothie using fresh blueberries frozen banana chia seeds 1 teaspoon of peanut butter 1 teaspoon of cocoa with almond milk spinach and ice it turned out amazing. I wanted to check to see how many calories it might be and this post came up this is the closest I found to the one I made, it was delicious!
I'm just going to assume that it was as much calories around 400...
Thanks!
Ann
Natalie says
Hi Ann, I'm glad to hear you liked the smoothie. Thank you for lovely comment and feedback. With added peanut butter and cacao it could have around 400 up to 450 calories - adding more healthy fats. It's a good substitution, very healthy so I wouldn't worry much about calories. As long as you didn't use much added sugar, it's all ok :)
Anna says
Thanks for the smoothie recipe Natalie. Looks great as a breakfast smoothie. -Anna
Natalie says
Thanks Anna. I'm glad you like it! :)
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
This looks SO refreshing - perfect for summertime!
Natalie says
I'm so glad we are on same page here ;) Thanks!
Dieter says
I love the forests where you can pick your own blueberries and if i look into my fridge i would find some of them, i shared, i recommended your lovely recipe
Natalie says
Thank you Dieter.
Jill Conyers says
I've tried Quark cheese. I wonder if I can find it at Whole Foods.
Natalie says
Quark cheese is really great. Much better than Greek yogurt if you ask me ;)
Esther says
That looks so good! I love adding chia seeds to my smoothies! Blueberries are so good this time of year!
Natalie says
Thanks Esther! Blueberries are now in season. We should eat, bake and enjoy in these sweet berries as much as we can.
Bhuboy says
Now i have another reason to love blueberry than the blueberry cheesecake
Natalie says
Heheh well this tastes kinda like blueberry cheesecake :D
Veera says
Looks so delicious, as always! :)
I love blueberries too! In a less than two weeks we will have all the forest full of their wild cousin bilberries ready to be picked. That (almost) compensates the cold climate I live in. I so wish it would be hot here in Finland too, even for a day or two. :)
Natalie says
Thanks Veera :D I love the sound of bilberries! Must visit Finland then right ;)
Emily | EmPowered Nutrition says
I want to drink this right now! Beautiful pictures, also!! :)
Natalie says
Thank you Emily :)
Carmy @ carmyy.com says
I love blueberries! Great smoothie! Never thought to add cinnamon to it!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
I should give chia seeds another try-I did not like the consistency when I first tried them. This looks beautiful hope to see you link up for meatless Monday
Abbey Sharp says
I am obsessed with blueberries, and now that they're in season, I am having a field day like you! For sure need to make this smoothie. Love the recipe :)