Blueberry Muffin Smoothie tastes just like the baked good — minus all the sugar and flour! This healthy, gluten free smoothie is a real treat.
Have y’all seen the size of the blueberry muffins they’re selling at Costco these days?
Each one is the size of an individual cake, with the same amount of sugar — woof!
They don’t make blueberry muffins like they used to (ie small and lightly-sweetened) so the next time you’ve got a craving for a soft and squishy, berry-packed muffin — may I recommend this naturally sweetened, thick and creamy Blueberry Muffin Smoothie instead?
It’s crazy how much it tastes like the real thing!
Watch How to Make It!
Healthy Blueberry Muffin Smoothie
Protein-packed vanilla greek yogurt is blended with milk, frozen blueberries, frozen banana, lemon zest, ice, and old fashioned oats until it’s thick, smooth, and perfectly sippable.
Super refreshing, full of protein, and the perfect breakfast, snack, or afternoon pick me up.
I credit the blueberries for giving this smoothie such a superb blueberry flavor, of course, but the addition of lemon zest, vanilla yogurt, and raw, uncooked old fashioned oats takes it from being a blueberry smoothie to blueberry muffin smoothie.
It’s wild to drink something that you typically eat!
Start by adding milk into a blender. I use unsweetened almond milk but you can use whatever milk you’ve got on hand for drinking.
Next add an individual-sized container (4-6oz) of Vanilla Greek Yogurt. The vanilla flavor is one of the ingredients that really makes this smoothie taste like a muffin, plus the protein content gives it staying power.
Next add frozen blueberries.
Can I give you a hot tip? Anytime I’m cleaning blueberries after buying a clamshell at the store, I take any of the soft ones I know my children won’t eat and add them to a bag of blueberries I keep in the freezer for smoothies. So much less waste this way!
To the blender add frozen banana — I start with 1/2 then add the other half if I want more sweetness.
Tip: always peel a banana prior to freezing as the peel is impossible to remove once frozen.
All you have to do is peel the banana then place it inside a ziplock back and squish. There’s no need to uniformly slice the banana as the chunks will come right out of the bag.
Finally, add ice, old fashioned oats, and lemon zest.
The smoothie will still be delicious without the lemon zest, but it really drives home that baked muffin flavor. It’s wild!
Turn the blender on then blend until smooth.
Pour into a glass and enjoy!
I’m telling you – thick, not-too-sweet, and bursting with blueberry muffin flavor. Love this combo! Enjoy!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk, any kind, I use unsweetened almond milk
- 4-6 oz vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 individual-sized container
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 frozen banana, or whole banana if you like your smoothies sweeter
- 1/4 cup certified gluten-free old fashioned oats
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Directions
- Add ingredients to blender in the order listed above.
- Blend until smooth then pour into a glass and serve.
Notes
- Raspberries or strawberries are a great swap for blueberries in this smoothie.
Nutrition
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Yum! I love adding berries in my smoothies! Blueberries are one of my favorites!
What an amazing smoothie, absolutely beautiful too!
Do you have to use a frozen banana or can you use one that’s still ripe fresh off the counter? :-)
You could reduce the sugar by using plain yogurt and adding vanilla extract! I also like using Nunaturals vanilla stevia in my smoothies.
This smoothie combo sounds delish! I especially can’t wait to try it with the lemon zest :)
Looks perfect! After making raspberr zucchini bread this morning, I
Made a zucchini and raspberry smoothie to take and sip during my kids’ swim lessons this morning. Hopefully the smoothie tastes as good as the bread smells ;)
You could also try using plain yoghurt and sweeten it yourself! With honey or another less-refined sweetener.
love the banana freezing tip! i’m pretty sure that will change everything for me.
I am totally into blueberry smoothies right now and this kicked it up a notch. Will definitely be trying one soon! Im curious what your opinion is on truvia? I’ve been using that in my smoothies to make them a little sweeter since Ive been using plain greek yogurt. You looked great in your pictures from last weekend…Added bonus of no sugar!
Kristin, any suggestions for a substitution for someone who cannot eat bananas?
A couple pitted medjool dates would be good, or just more frozen blueberries with a drizzle of agave nectar or honey would also be good!
This smoothie looks AMAZING! I will definitely be saving this recipe and making it this weekend.
Sugar consumption is definitely something I need to work on. I was so surprised to see how expensive the Sugar Free course is, yikes! I will have to find some other resources to guide me.
Hi Ashley! Totally not trying to convince you to take the course – just wanted to explain why the price was set where it’s at for anyone else who’s curious too. The course includes a daily email for 9.5 weeks with lessons, “homework” and personal weekly check ins with Jacqueline, as well as lifetime access to course materials and a support group. Really the price reflects the lifetime value of the course. Again, not trying to talk you into it whatsoever, just wanted to give anyone reading a little insight! :)
Thanks so much for your insight, Kristin! I think the price is definitely justifiable with all that you will gain from it. I thought it was more of an “just” an e-book format, so thank you for clarifying. :)
Possible solution to cutting more sugar out of your yogurt consumption: Siggi’s Vanilla Skyr style yogurt. I know they sell it near you because I am an Iowa girl as well and love me some Hy-Vee action. Siggi’s is thick like Greek yogurt, possibly a little thicker, but no stirring required. Also, for a container of Greek yogurt you know the sugar is astronomical, for Siggi’s they usually keep it at 12g or under depending on the flavor. The protein is comparable to Greek yogurt, but the sugar is way lower and I think Siggi’s is better than Greek yogurt. Might be worth a try since you are lowering your sugar intake.
THANK YOU for the unpeeled frozen banana tip! I swear my fingers have nearly gotten frostbite trying to peel them in the past. Looks delish!
Yum! This looks so good. As a reader of 5+ years I would love to come and finally meet you tonight!
P.S. Fareway has a pint of blueberries on sale for $1 this week. Stock up time