Blueberry-Banana Smoothies with Cinnamon

Kelli Foster
Kelli FosterCulinary Producer at The Kitchn
I'm a recipe developer, food writer, stylist, and video producer (and The Kitchn's Dinner Therapist), with more than 10 years professional experience. Since graduating from The French Culinary Institute, I've authored 3 cookbooks: Buddha Bowls, Plant-Based Buddha Bowls, and The Probiotic Kitchen.
published Jun 7, 2022
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Blended with your choice of milk (dairy or nondairy), each refreshing sip is fruity and just sweet enough, with a subtle hint of warm cinnamon for a little something extra.

Serves2

MakesMakes 3 1/3 cups

Prep5 minutes

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I have a thing for smoothies that not only taste good, but look amazing too. And this creamy blueberry smoothie does not disappoint. For starters, just look at the stunning shade of purple! It’s so vibrant and full of life, I feel like I can taste the blueberries just from looking at it. Blended with your choice of milk (dairy or non-dairy), each refreshing sip is fruity and just sweet enough, with a subtle hint of warm cinnamon for a little something extra.

What Fruit Goes Well with Blueberries?

Bananas are a great partner to blueberries. Here you’ll use two peeled and roughly chopped frozen bananas. Not only do they complement the berries and add sweetness, but they also add a thick and creamy texture.

Main Ingredients in Blueberry Smoothie

  • Frozen blueberries
  • Frozen banana
  • Pitted dates
  • Chia seeds
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Milk of choice (use dairy milk or keep it vegan with your favorite plant-based milk)

Blueberry Smoothie Recipe

Blended with your choice of milk (dairy or nondairy), each refreshing sip is fruity and just sweet enough, with a subtle hint of warm cinnamon for a little something extra.

Prep time 5 minutes

Makes Makes 3 1/3 cups

Serves 2

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups

    frozen blueberries

  • 2

    peeled and roughly chopped medium frozen banana (about 4 ounces frozen banana)

  • 2

    pitted Medjool dates

  • 2 tablespoons

    chia seeds

  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon

    ground cinnamon

  • Pinch

    kosher salt

  • 1 1/2 cups

    unsweetened milk of choice

Instructions

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  1. Add 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries, 1 frozen banana, 2 pitted Medjool dates, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, pinch of salt, and 1 1/2 cups milk to a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.

  2. Pour into 2 glasses and serve immediately.