Blueberry Banana Smoothie

This blueberry banana smoothie is not only delicious and creamy, but also contains lean protein that helps you recover and build muscle after a workout. {Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Adaptable}

This blueberry banana smoothie was one of the earliest recipes on my blog, going way back to 2013! Back then I had just started to work out regularly. A friend of mine taught me to make this post-workout smoothie and I fell in love with the drink immediately.

It’s so simple and delicious, and only contains only 193 calories per serving. I love the fact that it contains a lot of healthy carbs, which digest quickly and provide energy immediately. It also contains a good amount of protein, which helps me recover and build muscle after a workout. I do not use any sweetener in this drink, because the banana adds just enough sweetness to it.

There are also many ways to tweak this recipe. For example, add 1/2 to 1 more banana if you want a creamier consistency and sweeter drink. Add a handful of spinach for more nutrition. Or some flaxseed for fiber.

When I have extra over-ripe bananas that I cannot finish, I use them to make low-sugar banana bread and the three-ingredient avocado smoothie. If I don’t have time to cook, I’ll just peel and freeze the bananas in Ziplock bags, so I can make a cold smoothie later.

If you want a regular smoothie without the egg, simply skip the egg and you’ll still have a delicious drink.

I hope you enjoy it!

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• Bubble Tea
• Three-Ingredient Avocado Smoothie
• Espresso Matcha Ice Cream Float
• Superfood Matcha Latte

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Blueberry Banana Smoothie

This blueberry banana smoothie is not only delicious and creamy, but also contains lean protein that helps you recover and build muscle after a workout. {Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Adaptable}

Author: Maggie Zhu

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

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Ingredients

• 1 very ripe large banana , chopped to 4 pieces (room temperature or frozen)
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
• 1 small fresh raw egg (or 1/4 cup egg white) (Optional)

Instructions

• Chop banana into 3-4 pieces and add into a blender with the rest of the ingredients. Process until smooth. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g, Calories: 193kcal, Carbohydrates: 32.5g, Protein: 7.7g, Fat: 4.9g, Saturated Fat: 2.3g, Cholesterol: 79mg, Sodium: 88mg, Potassium: 413mg, Fiber: 3.6g, Sugar: 21.5g, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 1.4mg

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The recipe was published on July 29, 2013, and updated by July 4, 2018.