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!

More drink recipes

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

If you give this recipe a try, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it (once you’ve tried it), and take a picture and tag it @omnivorescookbook on Instagram! I’d love to see what you come up with.

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}

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 193kcal

Author: Maggie Zhu

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: 12% | Iron: 8%

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