This easy and delicious smoothie combines the sweet-tart flavor of blueberries with creamy banana and walnuts for a nutritious and satisfying breakfast or snack.
This blueberry banana walnut smoothie is just so refreshing, with sweet blueberries and a hint of cozy cinnamon — it’s super easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. And the best part? Smoothies are endlessly versatile! You can switch up the fruits, nuts, or spices, and create flavor combinations to suit your mood or pantry.
If you're a smoothie lover like me, then check out my Strawberry Glaze Smoothie, Berry Pie Smoothie, and Pineapple Protein Green Smoothie for even more fruity, delicious inspiration!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Only five simple ingredients! Perfect for a quick, fuss-free breakfast or snack.
- Super easy to make. It comes together in no time — just add everything to a blender and blend away!
- Delicious flavor combo. Sweet-tart blueberries, creamy banana, nutty walnuts, and a hint of warm, cozy cinnamon make every sip comforting and satisfying.
- Versatile and customizable. Swap fruits, nuts, or spices to create endless flavor variations.
- Nutritious and satisfying. With fruit, protein, healthy fats, and natural sweetness, this smoothie will keep you full and energized.
Ingredients
- Frozen banana: Provides a thick, creamy texture and natural sweetness. For the best flavor, use a ripe banana. Whenever you have extra ripe bananas, just peel them, break into chunks, place in a container or zip-top bag, and freeze for at least 12 hours. This way they'll be ready for smoothies anytime you like! If you don’t have a frozen banana, a room-temperature one works too — the smoothie just won’t be as thick and cold.
- Frozen blueberries: Add natural sweetness, a touch of tartness, antioxidants, and a beautiful purple color. Wild frozen blueberries are especially flavorful in smoothies.
- Walnuts: Bring nutty flavor, healthy fats, and nutrients, making the smoothie more satisfying.
- Cinnamon: A small pinch enhances the flavors and adds warmth.
- Non-dairy milk: I prefer soy milk for its higher protein content, but any non-dairy milk works well.
Find the full ingredient list with measurements in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
This recipe is versatile, so feel free to get creative depending on your preferences or what you have on hand!
- Add protein: Add 1 scoop of vanilla or unflavored vegan protein powder. You may need a splash more non-dairy milk to keep the texture smooth.
- Swap the berries: Try strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or even cherries for a different fruity twist.
- Use other nuts: Peanuts, almonds, or any other favorite nuts work well.
- Make it a smoothie bowl: Use less milk for a thicker, spoonable consistency. Blend until very thick and creamy — a high-powered blender works best. Scoop it into a bowl and top with banana slices, blueberries, walnuts, granola, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, or a drizzle of almond butter. Yum!
How to Make a Blueberry Banana Walnut Smoothie
This smoothie couldn’t be any easier to make — it comes together in just 5 minutes!
Step 1: Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender. For the smoothest blend, start with the non-dairy milk, then add the cinnamon, frozen bananas, frozen blueberries, and finally the walnuts.
Step 2: Blend until completely smooth, adding a splash more milk if needed to reach your preferred consistency. Pour into a glass and optionally add your favorite toppings.
Chloe's Tips
- Use a ripe banana. If your banana is yellow or just starting to get spotty, you’re in the sweet spot — that’s when smoothies taste and blend the best!
- Use frozen fruit. Make sure your banana or blueberries (or both!) are frozen to make the smoothie thick, creamy, and cold. If neither is frozen, you can add a handful of ice, but it may slightly dilute the flavor.
- Use a high-powered blender if you can. It'll give you the smoothest, creamiest blend. If you’re using a regular blender, feel free to add a splash more milk to help everything along.
- Drink up right away. Since everything in the smoothie is fresh, it will oxidize and start to taste a little "off" if you leave it lying around.
- Meal prep: To get a head start, add the banana, blueberries, walnuts, and cinnamon to a freezer-safe bag or container and store it in the freezer. When you’re ready for a smoothie, just dump everything into your blender, pour in the non-dairy milk, and blend!
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Blueberry Banana Walnut Smoothie
By Chloe MartinIngredients
- 1 frozen ripe banana peeled and broken into chunks before freezing
- ¾ cup frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoon walnuts
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon more to taste
- ½ cup non-dairy milk like almond or soy milk, more as necessary
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy, adding more milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Pour into a glass, add your favorite toppings if desired, and serve immediately.
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