Blueberry Avocado Smoothie with Chia Seeds

Name: Blueberry Avocado Smoothie with Chia
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1½ cup frozen blueberries; 1 avocado (halved core removed); 1 banana; 1 teaspoon chia seeds; 1 cup almond milk (lor other non-dairy milk); ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; pinch of kosher salt; blueberries and shredded coconut (for garnish, optional)

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This easy blueberry avocado smoothie recipe is packed with flavor but only requires a few simple ingredients. Naturally sweet and loaded with fruits and veggies. Ready in 5 minutes, making the perfect breakfast for busy mornings.

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This creamy avocado smoothie recipe is loaded with fruit and great for using up leftover avocados. This recipe will make one large smoothie or two smaller smoothies.

If you haven't tried my avocado and strawberry smoothie or my chocolate avocado smoothie, well bookmark those for later.

📖Why My Recipe Works

Naturally sweet with no added sugars.
The protein and fiber in the chia seeds paired with the fats in the avocado will keep you full until lunch.
This recipe is gluten-free and vegan as written.

🧾Ingredient Notes

Blueberries- I prefer to use frozen blueberries for this smoothie. In order to get the cold frozen smoothie taste at least one item needs to be frozen. You can use fresh blueberries but then you need to freeze the avocado or use a frozen banana.
Avocado- Avocados are the other star of the show, providing a creamy texture. You can use fresh or frozen avocados. I actually started making this recipe with overripe avocados. You know the ones that are still okay to eat but don't look pretty enough for a salad? This is a great recipe for those bruised fruits!
Banana- The riper the banana the sweeter the flavor of the smoothie. A
Chia Seeds- Chia seeds are optional but if you have them they are a great addition.You can substitute for an equal amount of ground, not whole, flaxseed.
Milk- I typically use rice, almond, or other neutral milk in this blueberry smoothie. Canned coconut milk is too heavy but unsweetened coconut beverage-style milk works well. Or use regular milk.
Vanilla- I just love the extra vanilla flavor.

💭 Flavorful Ideas

Add a handful of fresh spinach for extra nutrition.
To increase the protein, add 1 scoop of protein powder. (if that is your thing, check out my protein overnight oats or quiche muffins!)
Reduce the milk by ⅔ to make a thicker smoothie bowl version of this recipe.
To make this recipe low-calorie, use half an avocado and half a banana and add 2 cups of baby spinach.
To make this keto smoothie recipe, eliminate the banana and add ¼ cup of canned coconut milk.

⏲️How to Make a Blueberry Smoothie

Combine all the ingredients in a high-speed blender. You can start with half the milk if you tend to prefer a thicker smoothie.

Blend for 60 to 0 seconds to ensure the blueberries are totally broken up. Check for texture and add a small amount of liquid, if needed, and blend for 30 seconds.

This is a very creamy smoothie but it should not be so thick you need a spoon to eat it.

👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tip

If the avocado and banana are at room temperature, add a few ice cubes for a little extra chill.

🌡️Meal Prep

I do not recommend making the smoothie in advance but you can preprep the ingredients and freeze them in baggies for a quick breakfast.

Freeze the blueberries, peeled and cored avocado, and banana in a Ziploc bag. You can also add chia seeds, salt, and vanilla extract to the bag or wait until blending.

Add to the blender with the remaining ingredients, or just your milk of choice. The avocado can be tossed in lemon juice or lime juice before freezing to prevent browning.

If you have extra blueberries, try making this homemade blueberry pancake syrup.

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Common Recipe Questions

How do I make a sweeter smoothie?

Be sure to use a ripe banana. You can also use wild blueberries or in-season fresh fruit to make the smoothie sweeter. Finally, you can add up to a tablespoon of honey (not vegan) or agave syrup.

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