You can make refreshingly delicious and wonderfully healthy blueberry smoothies in only a few minutes with this easy recipe. Whenever you want a tasty burst of nutrients, follow my simple guide with step-by-step to blend together a vitamins and minerals-packed smoothie with blueberries (fresh or frozen)!
About Blueberry Smoothie
Smoothies made from vegan blueberries are a delicious breakfast or snack anytime of the day.
What are the health benefits of blueberries? Aside from being packed with antioxidants, blueberries also possess anthocyanin, which is responsible for their distinctive dark blue-purple color.
When you include them in smoothies and juice recipes, you simply don’t have to add further sugar. They are great in a balanced diet (try my Blueberry Juice recipe!) and are naturally sweet.
Blueberry smoothies are not only delicious, but they’re also packed with nutrients!
My blueberry smoothie recipe also contains wheatgrass, which makes it even more nutritious. My favorite way to use this hearty ingredient is to add it to smoothies and milkshakes for a nice earthy flavor and a boost of fiber, minerals, and vitamins.
Coconut milk is the main ingredient in my favorite vegan smoothie with blueberries, and there is no added sugar in it. However, if you prefer, you are welcome to use any plant-based milk you prefer, including extra sweeteners.
Add unrefined cane sugar, honey, maple syrup, or an alternative sugar like palm jaggery or coconut sugar if you would like your drink sweeter.
Check out these easy steps for blending up a tasty blueberry smoothie in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup lite coconut milk – thin to medium consistency or preferred choice of milk (dairy or vegan)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 to 2 drops of vanilla essence
- 1 to 2 tablespoons raw sugar or any sweetener of your choice – optional
- 6 to 7 wheatgrass strands – optional
How to make Blueberry Smoothie
Prep Blueberries
1. First, rinse 1 cup of fresh blueberries in fresh clean water. To get rid of any possible pesticides, soak the blueberries in water with 1 tablespoon of vinegar added.
You can use either plain white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Then rinse again in water a couple of times, and drain.
2. Now add the blueberries in a blender jar. Frozen berries work brilliantly, if you do not have fresh berries.
I always freeze blueberries and strawberries so that I can have a stock of them when they are not in season. Many times I have made smoothies and shakes with frozen blueberries.
3. Add 1 cup of lite coconut milk which has a thin to medium consistency (not coconut cream). I also suggest that you add 6 to 7 wheatgrass strands for an extra boost of nutrients and lovely, slightly earthy flavor.
You could add your choice of any nut milk or even dairy milk or opt for a plant based yogurt or dairy yogurt.
Tip: In place of wheat grass, sub with 1 to 2 teaspoons of wheat grass powder or add about 1 tablespoon of protein powder. When I have fresh or homemade frozen spinach, I add some of the leaves to this smoothie.
4. Add ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract, or 1 to 2 drops of vanilla essence. Vanilla extract is less processed and therefore has a stronger vanilla falvor.
5. Blend until smooth.
6. Pour into a glass and enjoy a creamy and delicious vegan blueberry smoothie right away.

FAQs
1. Is there any other plant-based milk that I can use to make a blueberry smoothie?
If coconut milk is not available, you can substitute almond milk, cashew milk, or oat milk.
2. When making a blueberry smoothie, how can I make it thicker?
If you want a thicker, creamier smoothie, add some ice cubes or freeze some blueberries. In addition, you can add one or two bananas for a thick, creamy blueberry banana smoothie. Add one ripe avocado pulp to your blueberry avocado smoothie for a creamy texture.
Are there any additional ingredients that can be added to this recipe?
Yes, of course! This blueberry smoothie recipe makes one serving, but you can easily double it or add more as needed.
Would it be possible for me to make this vegan smoothie with blueberries in advance?
Whenever you make your homemade smoothie, I recommend you enjoy it right away. The smoothie will lose its great consistency if left to sit for too long, and will not taste as fresh and delicious as it did when it was first made.