Last May we celebrated all things smoothies with tons of brand new, nutrient dense, ridiculously good smoothie recipes to bring you joy and nourish your body. They’re the perfect recipes to bring back as we head into the summer months!
This absolutely incredible blueberry smoothie recipe was one of my favs last summer because it seriously tastes just like a blueberry muffin. Because I am the muffin queen, I knew I wanted to create a smoothie recipe that had that cozy, freshly baked flavor. My bakery-style blueberry muffins are one of my favs (and most popular) so I essentially turned them into this wild blueberry muffin smoothie!
Not only is this smoothie delicious, but it’s also packed with nourishing ingredients, plenty of protein, fiber, and antioxidants to help fill you up and make you feel amazing. You’re going to LOVE this one.
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What are wild blueberries?
Wild blueberries are smaller and more flavorful than regular blueberries because they have less water in them. They’re deliciously sweet and a little tangy, and they take the flavor of this blueberry smoothie recipe to the next level.
Wild blueberries are also packed with antioxidants and a compound called anthocyanin. These not only give the blueberries their deep blue/purple color but are also shown to reduce inflammation and help to prevent cell damage. Wild blueberries actually have a significantly higher amount of antioxidants and anthocyanin than regular blueberries!
Everything you’ll need to make this blueberry smoothie
When I say this blueberry smoothie tastes like a blueberry muffin, I mean it! You’ll need a handful of ingredients and mix-ins to get the perfect texture and flavor, plus I’ve included even more ways to customize the flavor below. Here’s everything you’ll need:
- Wild blueberries: be sure to use frozen wild blueberries to keep the smoothie nice and cold.
- Medjool dates: we’re naturally sweetening this blueberry smoothie without banana by blending in Medjool dates. See below for a note on using dates!
- Greek yogurt: sometimes I love to use vanilla greek yogurt for extra flavor, but feel free to use plain if that’s what you have — I’ve tested both ways and it’s just as delish. Greek yogurt adds a creamy texture and boost of protein.
- Vanilla: you’ll also want to add a little vanilla extract for even more flavor.
- Nutritional boosters: we’re blending in flaxseed meal and hemp hearts for a boost of omega-3s, fiber, protein, magnesium, iron & zinc. Hello, superfoods! These make the smoothie super nourishing and filling and boost the thickness.
- Rolled oats: the key ingredient in this recipe to make it taste like a true blueberry muffin smoothie! Rolled oats add that freshly baked flavor and heartiness.
- Milk: feel free to use any milk you’d like to help blend up the blueberry smoothie. I like to use unsweetened oat or almond milk to keep it dairy free and for additional muffin flavor.
Don’t forget this trick when using dates
Note that you may need to soften your dates before adding them to the blender. To do so, simply soak your pitted dates in 1 cup of very warm water for at least 5 minutes. This will help them soften up and be perfect for blending. While the dates are soaking you can get all your other ingredients out, measured and ready.
Try these amazing flavor boosters
This wild blueberry smoothie is delicious as-is, but feel free to mix it up with these fun flavor boosters!
- Almond extract: I LOVE adding just a drop or two of almond extract to make the blueberry smoothie taste like cake. Mmmm blueberry cake for breakfast.
- Cinnamon: a pinch of cinnamon really brings out that cozy, freshly baked muffin flavor. I almost always add cinnamon to my muffin recipes, so it’s the perfect addition to this smoothie.
- Lemon zest: a little bit of lemon zest goes a long way and adds a wonderful brightness to the smoothie. It won’t make the smoothie sour or tart, just even more refreshing.
- Vanilla protein powder: if you’d like even more vanilla flavor (and a boost of protein) feel free to add a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder! I like Aloha and Four Sigmatic.
Looking to add even more nutrition?
Try one of these easy mix-ins:
- Chia seeds: add in a tablespoon of chia seeds to your blueberry smoothie for a boost of healthy fats and fiber.
- Spinach: if you’re looking to get more greens in your smoothie, try adding a cup or two of raw or cooked spinach. You’ll never be able to taste it, but just know that it may change the color of your smoothie to a brownish color.
- Frozen cauliflower: you could also throw in a cup of frozen cauliflower to thicken your smoothie even more and get extra veggies in. You won’t even be able to taste it!
Tips for making the best blueberry smoothie
With a few easy tips & tricks you’ll have a perfectly thick, delicious blueberry muffin smoothie in no time:
- Use frozen fruit. Using frozen wild blueberries in this recipe is best as it helps keep the smoothie cold and thick. Ice can water down the smoothie flavor and often doesn’t blend as well, so it’s best to skip it unless absolutely necessary.
- Add more liquid. Don’t be afraid to add more liquid if your smoothie is too thick or won’t fully blend — especially if you’re adding more mix-ins. High powered blenders tend to blend frozen fruit much better, so if you have a regular or personal size blender, you may need to add more milk.
- Start on low speed. Start the blender on low speed, then gradually increase to high to help blend all ingredients. Finally, end with the blender on low speed.
- Sweeten it up. This blueberry smoothie should be perfect sweet but if you’d like it sweeter you can add a 1/2 tablespoon of honey, pure maple syrup or another Medjool date.
- Use your fav milk. Feel free to use any milk you’d like in smoothie recipes! Oat and almond milk tend to have a neutral taste that’s perfect for this muffin inspired smoothie, coconut milk will add a more tropical and creamy flavor, and regular milk will add a boost of protein.
Prep this blueberry smoothie for later
Yes, you can make this wild blueberry smoothie ahead of time! I have three amazing ways to prep & store smoothies right in your freezer. Learn the ice cube tray, mason jar and freezer pack methods.
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I hope you love this wild blueberry muffin smoothie! If you make it be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Enjoy, xo!
Wild Blueberry Muffin Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen wild blueberries (they have the best flavor!)
- 2 large Medjool dates, pitted and softened if necessary
- ½ cup vanilla greek yogurt (plain also works but vanilla has better flavor!)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- ¼ cup rolled oats, gluten free if desired
- ⅔ cup unsweetened oat or almond milk (or sub any milk of choice!)
- Optional add-ins:
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder of choice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high powered blender: blueberries, dates, yogurt, flaxseed meal, hemp hearts, rolled oats and milk. Feel free to add any optional add-ins to your smoothie if you’d like. Blend until smooth, adding more milk to thin, if necessary. Pour into a glass and enjoy! Serves 1. Feel free to double the recipe to serve 2.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Ambitious Kitchen | Photography by: Eat Love Eats
This post was originally published on May 9th, 2022, and republished on June 20th, 2023.
28 comments
cant wait to make this soon can i use maple syrup as am not a big fan of dates i never had blueberry smoothie before perfect for hot days in Singapore love your recipes as always brightens up my day everyday after work
Hello, Ramya! Yes, maple syrup is a great substitution. Enjoy!
My new favorite smoothie, so delicious and healthy!! ❤️
Yay!! I’m so happy you tried it and enjoyed it, Linda! Thanks so much.
Delicious, as always! I used mixed berries cause that’s all I had and it still turned out great. I used plain Greek yogurt which made it a little tart so I might add a little honey next time.
Mixed berries are a great idea! And yes a little honey would be a nice addition in here. Thanks, Meghan! 🙂
Always on point! Just enjoyed this after a workout, what a treat! My kids enjoyed it too. We can’t wait to make it again 😊
Aw thank you, Hayley! SO happy you all loved it 🙂
Yummy recipe. A must try item!!!
There is a reason a suggest ambitious kitchen to everyone and this smoothie just confirmed that! So delish. I decided to opt for only only medjool date to cute down on the sugar content. This was very feeling and loaded with fiber! Thanks for another great one.
Aw thank you so much!! I so appreciate you sharing my blog 🥰 Happy you loved this one, Julie!
I added the optional lemon zest and loved the way it made the blueberry flavour even more like a baked muffin. Great smoothie!!
Nice!! So happy you loved this one, Jessica. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review ❤️
Great recipes
Thanks so much!
Ridiculously Good Wild Blueberry Muffin Smoothie- a must try! This smoothie is packed with wild blueberries, muffin pieces, and a hint of vanilla. It’s the perfect way to start your day or refuel after a workout. Trust us, it’s ridiculously good!
This smoothie is absolutely phenomenal. It’s so rich in flavor and super filling too. I opted for cinnamon and almond extract for the add ins, and it came out perfect!!! Monique seriously has come up with the best smoothie recipes ever.
My son is recovering from cleft palate jaw surgery and finally has an appetite. I made him this smoothie this morning, which he has to syringe feed, and he loved it! It was delicious with the cinnamon, nutritious, and he said he was able to imagine eating warm blueberry muffin. I will be making this again soon!
I’m so happy you both loved it, Shelby! Wishing him a speedy recovery ❤️
This smoothie is FANTASTIC! Do not skip the lemon zest, it takes it over the top. I also added one cup of frozen cauliflower. Even the mr. r1 loved this smoothie, and he usually won’t touch a smoothie that has seeds or grain in it. We took our small blender and several AK smoothie recipes on our trip to TN. Just the thing after a hike or kayak…cold, creamy and not too heavy.
I’ve also made this with coconut water instead of milk, to restore some electrolytes to my hard working body!
I’m so happy you both loved this one. So honored that my recipes traveled to TN with you haha! And love the idea of coconut water in here — thanks for sharing 🙂
This wild blueberry smoothie is hands down THE Best smoothie I’ve ever made! In addition to the main recipe I added the lemon zest, cinnamon, and about 2 tsp of protein powder (not a full scoop). Thank you so much for this delicious and nutritious recipe. I plan to add in some spinach next time!
Omg I’m SO happy you loved it! Those are great additions. Thank you for commenting! 🙂
Been making this on repeat! It’s good every which way. Thanks for sharing!
This recipe is so good. I make it several times a week. Keeps me full for a long time too !
Yay! So glad you are loving this smoothie 🙂
looks so yummy! I will do it in this weekend.
Enjoy!